Domain Name Wire Podcast

Yoni Belousov, founder of Nova Registry, is on a mission to shake up the internet with plans to apply for 200 new top-level domains. He shares insights into the innovative strategies that could redefine domain management and user interaction. Yoni discusses the complexities of managing these domains and the need for collaboration in an industry that often clings to outdated practices. The conversation also highlights the upcoming 'Supernova 200' initiative, aiming to foster new connections in the evolving domain landscape.

AbdulBasit Makrani, a seasoned domain investor with over 10,000 domains, shares remarkable insights into his sales strategies and portfolio management. He discusses how lowering prices can surprisingly boost sales volume and cash flow, showcasing impressive transactions like the $70,000 sale of desire.org. The conversation dives into evolving pricing strategies, the acquisition of brandable domains, and fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs through domain trading. AbdulBasit's personal anecdotes make the complexities of the domain market accessible and engaging.

Art Malikov, a domain investor and co-founder of a crypto startup, shares his journey in the competitive world of .io and .ai domains. He reveals how tweaking landing pages boosted his sales and discusses effective pricing strategies. The conversation dives into the importance of premium domains and the impact of the current market landscape, including trends and potential challenges. Malikov also touches on the implications of recent changes in domain registries and the evolving dynamics of domain investments in 2024.

Christian Dawson, co-founder and Executive Director of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, discusses the vital intersection of public policy and the domain hosting industry. He shares insights on the coalition's advocacy efforts, including initiatives like the Secure Hosting Alliance. The conversation also highlights the role of technology staffers in Congress and the push for ethical practices in the domain space. Dawson emphasizes the need for collaboration among industry players to navigate regulatory changes and shape favorable laws.

Matthew Gould, Founder and CEO of Unstoppable Domains, dives into the company's evolution as an ICANN accredited registrar. He discusses the integration of blockchain with traditional DNS, highlighting the transition to Web3 addresses. The conversation covers innovations in domain investment, focusing on blockchain’s potential to streamline ownership and enhance security. Gould emphasizes the balance between decentralization and reliability, while exploring the benefits of registering domains for cryptocurrency transactions and the future of domain management.

Hear from 12 people who attended the ICA meeting in Las Vegas. Last week, Internet Commerce Association held its annual meeting in Las Vegas. On today’s show, you’ll hear from a dozen people who were at the show. You’ll hear from domain investors about what’s selling well for them, ICA employees and board members, get […] Post link: Internet Commerce Association Recap – DNW Podcast #520 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.

Darpan Munjal, Founder and CEO of Atom, shares insights on the company's recent rebranding and the innovative features being launched. He discusses the positive impacts on SEO and organic traffic following the rebrand. The conversation highlights Atom's new initiatives, including Atom Pay and Atom Connect, and the introduction of the Sapphire Marketplace for unique domain names. Darpan also touches on the marketing strategies aimed at increasing engagement in the domain marketplace and anticipates exciting developments for 2025.

Rewind: How a great domain helped Chess.com denominate online chess. This week, we’re opening up the vault and going back to one of the most interesting interviews from this show over the past couple of years. In October 2023, I interviewed Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest. He explained how the chess.com domain name was critical to […] Post link: Greatest hits: Chess.com – DNW Podcast #518 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.

DomainTools CEO discusses the move to RDAP and how companies use DNS data to thwart attacks. Many listeners know DomainTools for its database of historical Whois records, domain monitoring, and other domain data. However, the company and its customer base have evolved over the years. On today’s show, DomainTools CEO Tim Chen discusses that evolution. […] Post link: Whois, RDAP, and DNS data – DNW Podcast #517 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.

Reflecting on the domain industry, the host shares insights from a successful sales month. Key topics include trademark issues, crypto domain controversies, and the impact of Squarespace's acquisition of Google Domains. The dynamics of premium auctions and the rise of the .ai domain are explored, alongside analysis of ongoing legal disputes with GoDaddy. Looking forward, the conversation highlights anticipated changes, such as the effects of pricing challenges and the increasing role of AI in domain registrations.