ICANN names seven members of blockchain integration study group

Group must hurry to make determinations before new TLD application window closes. ICANN has announced the seven members of a Technical Study Group that will look into connections between blockchain naming systems and DNS: Sebastien Ducos, Unstoppable Domains Nick Johnson, ENS Domains Brian Lonergan, Identity Digital Georgia Osborn, Security and Stability Advisory Committee Don Ruiz, [...]

Sixteen end user domain name sales up to $75,000

A GLP-1 seller, a sports apparel brand, and a company that helps nurseries print plant labels bought domain names. One of the fun things about reviewing end user domain name sales is discovering all of the niche businesses out there. I’ve never thought about the need for a company that solely helps nurseries design and [...]

When Losing the DropCatch Auction Becomes Reverse Domain Name Hijacking – vol. 6.23

When Losing the DropCatch Auction Becomes Reverse Domain Name Hijacking This decision is notable for the Panel’s treatment of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking in the context of a self-represented complainant. While the underlying merits analysis was relatively straightforward, the Panel devoted significant attention to explaining why the Complainant’s lack of legal representation did not excuse [...]