Tech giant registers three domain names related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
The Whois record for AmazonEthereum.com.
Amazon.com registered three domain names yesterday related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies: amazoncryptocurrencies.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com and amazonethereum.com.
The domain name registrations might suggest that Amazon is getting ready to do something on the Ethereum blockchain or release its own cryptocurrency. However, I caution that Amazon is overzealous when it comes to defensive domain name registrations. I believe that some of the registrations are done at arms-length by a brand protection agency.
The registrations come a week after Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin graded tech giants on their blockchain readiness. On Amazon, Lubin said “Amazon, we’ve not seen that much, so we’ll see.”
JohnUK says
November 1, 2017 at 9:04 amI see a Court case coming, since Ethereum (TM) is a Trademark and thus Amazon(tm) may well find themselves on the other side of the UDRP for a change.
J.R. says
November 1, 2017 at 5:47 pmYep. I was going to post the same thing. Great observation.
Alexv says
November 3, 2017 at 6:06 pmIt dosent matter, is a currency! Is even better for etherum!
J.R. says
November 1, 2017 at 5:50 pmNow, how does this impact the sell of Ethereum.com? Does this create a UDRP situation where Ethereum Org goes after Amazon and Ethereum.com registrant on cyber-squatting claim?
…stay tuned.
Anunt says
November 1, 2017 at 9:36 amEthereum going to $1000 after Amazon partnership. ETH is at $300 now…buy all you can…Good Luck…you heard it here first.
Josh says
November 1, 2017 at 9:45 amAmazon will not partner with an unstable coin that has had so many security issues with using it to create your own its a nightmare waiting to happen. My guess is it’s just a name they picked up to offer it for sale. They also own amazonbitcoin.com does that mean they will partner with them too LOL
Stew says
November 1, 2017 at 9:51 amLet me guess, you own bitcoin?.
Josh says
February 12, 2018 at 12:09 pmYes, left with my last 10 coins
Geir says
November 1, 2017 at 11:15 amWhy don’t you read up on what ethereum actually is, and then comment? It’s not just a ”coin” like bitcoin. It’s a platform that companies and people can build upon.
Nuno Bispo says
November 2, 2017 at 8:16 amJosh, you definitely don’t know what are you talking about. Get informed before of just shouting your own thoughts and biased perception
Ethereum has more stability for long term sustainability than BTC.
Get to know more about Enterprise Ethereum Alliance > https://entethalliance.org/members/
Even Microsoft is already providing Ethereum blockchain infrastructure to other companies -http://www.technologyrecord.com/Article/microsoft-joins-blockchain-innovators-in-enterprise-ethereum-alliance-57798
Josh says
November 1, 2017 at 11:28 amFor starters I was being sarcastic and secondly I know ethereum quite well, VERY well. It is still a security risk to build a coin on, google it but more theft happened as a result then any other coin.
Mat says
December 9, 2017 at 2:42 amGoogle it LOL that is the problem with everyone these days, don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Josh says
February 12, 2018 at 12:12 pm@Mat, just google it and come back
Ron says
November 1, 2017 at 12:43 pmAmazon is it’s own eco system literally, it is time for it’s own currency.
There are many in the Seattle area who will be having a very nice xmas this year.
Mugambo Group Inc. says
November 1, 2017 at 1:56 pmWell, let’s keep our fingers crossed until we see what Ethereum’s response will be.
Job Ninja 2.0 says
November 1, 2017 at 4:01 pmLogic would suggest that they are positioning themselves for a crypto that’s accepts in grocery chain and at home delivery of goods for brand recognition.
iota says
November 1, 2017 at 6:24 pmObviously, Amazon would only use IOTA. It’s the only crypto that makes sense (unlimited scalability, No forks or spoons and feeless. Eth and Bitcoin are useless and cost too much, too slow and over valued. Get off the hype train of Historic Cryptos.
BobbyAzarian says
November 1, 2017 at 8:45 pmWould they ever use Lisk? I just bought Amazonlisk.com
Mat says
December 9, 2017 at 2:44 amCyber squatting
HB says
November 1, 2017 at 11:07 pmThis is not news. Amazon Coin has been available since forever.
Jon Pitter says
November 2, 2017 at 1:40 am2 More Domain Register In November
M. Menius says
November 2, 2017 at 3:40 amCongrats, Andrew, on DNW honorable mention at CNBC:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/01/amazon-buys-crypto-domains-bitcoin-ethereum.html
Andrew Allemann says
November 2, 2017 at 8:02 amThanks!
overflame says
November 2, 2017 at 4:58 amIMO a anti-cybersquatting move. They may be working at a Amazon cryptocurrency but they will probably implement it directly on their main website as a form of payment and maybe even a wallet.
Peter says
November 2, 2017 at 5:36 pmWhat if someone owns the domain names with cryptocurrency.com and bitcon.com, for social media giants, casinos, gas stations, sporting franchises and airlines in the similar way that Amazon purchased them? Just asking for a friend? Thanks for feedback.
richfrostuk says
November 4, 2017 at 2:15 amAmazon have already been working with the Electroneum team a new currency that is much better suited. This is already one of the most traded cryptocurrencies and it’s not even fully live yet. Now I’m not saying it will be adopted amazon just yet but over the coming months expect it to be available to a much bigger audience that previous coins… its going to be massive!
joesaba2014 says
November 5, 2017 at 12:21 amI do not understand this news from Amazon to register domains with your brand and fashion names in currency that is the order of the day in the online news.
Amazon is the owner of the global markets of sales to users, someday create a department of currency exchange Amazon personalized for the business that use Amazon and for end users, is the most immediate future of buying and selling cash with these new coins
Supratik says
November 18, 2017 at 5:49 amAmazonBitcoin.com also…
Wally says
December 16, 2017 at 10:20 amecommerce will be fighting with cryptocurrencies to be the face of payments. Banks are completely out of the equation and banking is going to endure tough times ahead
kevin kelly says
December 27, 2017 at 11:41 pmAmazon has no choice but to accept Bitcoin as Its biggest competitors already do as in Microsoft and Overstockwhich also just launched their own crypto coin . Bitcoin will shoot beyond 1Million in 2018 do the math its common sense. Blockchain and now Hashgraph which is faster is the future of decentralized economy.
Eddy says
December 30, 2017 at 3:51 ammy bet is on Request token 😉
Edward Haugh says
December 30, 2017 at 3:56 amif you look deep enough, there are strong hints 😉
Edward Haugh says
December 30, 2017 at 4:21 amI suggest to look at Request Network – there are very strong hints they plan to work with Amazon & Alibaba & other ecommerce giants in 2018
Consider the fact it’s instantly connected with all ERC20 tokens and one of the main contributors is from Bitcoin…. 1 + 1 = Request
Could easily be wrong but I would be surprised if it were not Request at this point.
You should do your own research obviously, you may or may not come to the same conclusion.