Freename.io moves to the .com

Posted by DomainGang on June 25, 2025, at 9:30 am

Freename.io is a Switzerland‑based Web3 domain and TLD platform founded in 2022 that offers users the ability to register, mint, and monetize blockchain-based domain names across multiple chains. Freename became the world’s first Web3 registrar to receive ICANN accreditation, allowing it to sell traditional DNS domains alongside Web3 names, and enabling domain mirroring and tokenization. […]

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GetGet.com: A great portfolio of .AI domains and more

Posted by DomainGang on June 23, 2025, at 6:59 pm

A little over a year ago, the winner of the GetGet.com domain auction at DropCatch didn’t spend $4,016 dollars to acquire just another domain. In the year since, the GetGet.com registrant used it as a catchy portfolio of great .AI domains, along with other TLDs. The modus operandi of the GetGet portfolio is simple: Rent […]

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US.ai: Ultra short domain has been acquired by James Booth—New sales price!

Posted by DomainGang on June 23, 2025, at 3:29 pm

The ultra-short domain US.ai is in the possession of busy Briton, James Booth. James’s venture, BQDN.com, is the brokerage platform that lists domains on Atom and other marketplaces. Post-acquisition, the domain is now priced at a staggering $2,000,000 dollars: In recent days, James Booth announced the sale of Estate.ai for $100,000 dollars. The median price […]

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Eveli.com UDRP: Respondent scores Reverse Domain Name Hijacking finding

Posted by DomainGang on June 21, 2025, at 1:20 pm

The domain Eveli.com was targeted in a UDRP by Mengjia Li, who operates a jewelry business under the name “Eve Li” via the matching domain eveli.co.uk. She registered the trademark EVE LI FINE JEWELLERY in 2024. The disputed domain, however, was registered by Respondent zhou zong wen in 2005—nearly 20 years earlier, according to the […]

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wwwchubb.com transferred over typosquatting and malware use

Posted by DomainGang on June 20, 2025, at 10:20 am

It only took 22 years: Chubb INA Holdings Inc. filed a UDRP against the domain wwwchubb.com, asserting trademark rights dating back to 1882 and citing widespread use of its CHUBB mark in global insurance markets. The disputed domain was registered in 2003 and had been used to serve PPC ads and link to malware-distributing websites. […]

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Shitshow Creative: Unleash bold creativity—Use the right domain name!

Posted by DomainGang on June 20, 2025, at 9:02 am

In early May I came across a tongue-in-cheek press release by Justin Kramm on LinkedIn—a social medium used primarily to connect employees, companies, and professionals with their peers. Shitshow Creative, an imaginary agency at the time, was ready—and willing—to take on large, demanding projects out of this world. Using a standard grade school profanity (“shit”) […]

Filed under Domain News, Featured · Tagged with Branding, Domains, Justin Kramm, Shitshow Creative, ShitshowCreative.com, creative domains, creative process, public relations

Entron.org UDRP decision: A “Trojan Horse” for Mike Mann’s .com?

Posted by DomainGang on June 19, 2025, at 12:19 pm

Red Lion Controls Inc. filed a UDRP against the domain name Entron.org, claiming it was a typosquatted variant of its long-held N-TRON trademark, registered in multiple jurisdictions since 2004. The domain, registered in November 2024, allegedly displayed malware warnings and was later offered for sale at a marked-up price. The Respondent, Magnum Domains, did not […]

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CarbonEnergy.com sold for $400,000—How about Carbon.Energy?

Posted by DomainGang on June 19, 2025, at 11:40 am

The launch of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) in 2014 marked a turning point in domain naming strategies, allowing for more semantic and brandable domain pairings. Instead of relying solely on the legacy extensions, businesses and organizations can align their domain names and brands with industry-specific or keyword-relevant TLDs, and there are plenty to choose […]

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WaterTimer.com UDRP ends with Reverse Domain Name Hijacking decision

Posted by DomainGang on June 19, 2025, at 10:19 am

Felipe Ospina filed a UDRP to claim watertimer.com, citing recent trademark filings and ownership of similar domain variants like watertimer.co and watertimer.app. He alleged the .com domain was being held for speculative resale, blocking his brand’s growth. Respondent Prempracha DMELLO acquired the domain in February 2023 for $4,120 dollars after years of negotiations. He argued […]

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Aardvark.com & Rabbits.com: Most expensive animal domains?

Posted by DomainGang on June 18, 2025, at 9:00 pm

Animal names make strong brand identities as they’re memorable, visual, and emotionally resonant. Whether symbolizing speed, power, loyalty, or playfulness, animals offer brands an instant personality that is recognizable. Plenty of companies use this to great effect. Jaguar suggests speed and luxury, Puma brings agility to sportswear, and Firefox adds a clever twist to tech. […]

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Seven with Sedo: GreatDomains auction with RMX.com, Baggers.com, SolarFarming.com & 211 others

Posted by DomainGang on June 18, 2025, at 9:35 am

Sedo, our kind sponsor, is holding a week-long GreatDomains auction, featuring a variety of domain names from June 19-26, 2025. These domains were hand-picked for their qualities and arrive in a variety of TLDs and ccTLDs. A total of 214 domain names are included in the Sedo auction with each domain having its own reserve […]

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InterNetX: Must-read blogs about domains

Posted by DomainGang on June 17, 2025, at 11:06 am

Receiving accolades and kudos from industry leaders is always a great honor; InterNetX has compiled a list of “must-read” blogs about domain names. While DomainGang is a content creator publication as opposed to merely a blog, the honor is immense; for the past 15+ years we have committed to being a worthy destination for news, […]

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