More Donuts, but not much else. There's not much on the docket this week for new top level domain name launches. According to the Calzone.org calendar, the only TLDs hitting general availability this week are a handful from Donuts on ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Minds + Machines nixes Priority Reservation System after registrars complain
· Domain RegistrarsRegistrars complained to ICANN's compliance department about program. Minds + Machines has nixed its Priority Reservation System for new top level domain names after registrars questioned aspects of the program. The program allowed customers to ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Minds + Machines files patent for “Domain Name Registration and Resale”
· Policy & LawPatent describes system similar to AfternicDLS and SedoMLS but at the registry level. Minds + Machines Chairman Fred Krueger has filed a patent application (pdf) for the resale of domain names, titled "Domain Name Registration and Resale". Here's ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Minds + Machines pays dearly for .Fashion top level domain name
· UncategorizedCompany essentially swaps five new TLD applications for .fashion. Minds + Machines has paid a significant sum to win a four way auction for the .fashion top level domain name. Although the company did not disclose the actual price, it disclosed this ... Continue Reading10 Comments
New TLD auction prices hitting highs: Minds + Machines, Uniregistry, Donuts all win some domains
· Domain SalesAverage purchase prices may be north of $3 million. By all accounts, registries paid much more to settle contention sets during last week's private auctions than in previous ones. Minds + Machines won auctions for .garden and .yoga. It spent a net ... Continue Reading10 Comments
Domain registrars question Minds + Machines’ Priority Reservation System
· Domain RegistrarsRegistrar Stakeholder Group questions if Minds + Machines is complying with registry and registrar agreements. The separation between registry and registrar is being blurred with the introduction of new TLDs. For the first time, gTLD registries can ... Continue Reading27 Comments
TLDH raises $33.6 million for new top level domain name auctions
· ServicesNew TLD applicant building war chest to resolve contention sets. Top Level Domain Holdings, a publicly trade portfolio applicant for new TLDs, has conditionally raised £21 million (approximately US $33.6 million) to help it resolve new TLD contention ... Continue Reading1 Comment
TLDH launches “Priority Registration” service for new TLDs, starting at €29.95
· Domain RegistrarsService makes it easy to get first in line for some new TLDs, although premium pricing does apply. Top Level Domain Holdings has released a system for pre-registering new top level domain names, called Priority Registration. The service is enabled ... Continue Reading3 Comments