Top Topics: Anime.com sold to Azuki; Russia: ICANN out of US control; Bought 85 domains for $200;...

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Anime.com sold to Azuki; Russia wants ICANN to split from the US; I spent $200 and bought 85 domains; Optimum number of LTO payments to ensure payment; Have .AI domains shaken .com dominance since 2022?

Anime.com was acquired by Azuki
NFT publishers Azuki have taken a huge step towards promoting their brand with a gigantic domain name, Anime.com. Read details about this transaction that was shared on social media.

Topic by @silentg

Russia calls for ICANN to split from US
Russia's government has called on ICANN to further distance itself from US legal jurisdiction, asserting that the current war-related sanctions in Ukraine could prevent its companies from applying for new gTLDs. Should we care or not?

Topic by @DomainIncite

I spent $200 to buy 85 domain names
A domain investor spent $200 to buy 85 domains in bulk. Surely there are some gems hidden in that lot! Or maybe not. Check out this bulk domain acquisition and share your opinion on which domains stand out.

Topic by @jiey0407

What is the best number of Lease Options payments to avoid non-payment?
When selling a domain using the lease to own (LTO) options one has to decide about how many installments they're splitting payment across. Too few installments and the buyer might not see the LTO option as favorable; too many and the seller might have to stretch it out with small payments. Join the discussion and share your views on the perfect LTO scenario.

Topic by @markfromslo

AI domains shake dot coms domainance since 2022
Dot .com is king but the past two years have shown that .ai domain names are selling at an increased rate and at increased prices on average. Would that be an indication that there is a new king in town? While some believe so, this is debatable. Share your opinion!

Topic by @Finest Domainer

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