Choosing Your Registry Service Provider: One of the Most Consequential Decisions Before April

ICANN’s RSP is here. If you’re planning to apply in April, you have roughly three months to evaluate providers, ask the right questions, and avoid a costly mismatch.

AI Agents and DNS Abuse: The 2026 Conversation the Industry Needs to Have

By 2030, autonomous AI agents could outnumber human domain registrants 3-to-1. The domain industry is building for legitimate use cases, but the real challenge is abuse at machine speed and a new international legal framework that treats DNS operators as evidence holders for the gravest international crimes.

3 Ways to Launch a New gTLD Without Begging Registrars for Shelf Space (Lessons from 30+ Years in Domains)

The next round is coming. If you think landing enough registrars will magically make your new TLD a success, you’re betting your entire business on someone else’s shelf space.

What Registry Operators Need to Know About Doing Business in China

Big thanks to Kelly Hardy for the great chat about China and for sharing our conversation on her Substack. It means a lot coming from someone who’s seen so much in the industry! Read it here or click the image below.

AbuseShield API integration at Dynadot

With seamless integration through the NameBlock AbuseShield API, your registrar can unlock new revenue opportunities while giving registrants real protection against impersonation threats. Offered at the point of registration or renewal, AbuseShield adds immediate, visible value—without cutting into your standard or premium domain sales. I created a short video to demonstrate how this is deployedContinue reading “AbuseShield API integration at Dynadot”

NameBlock | Overview and how it functions

A brand new 3-minute video offering a comprehensive understanding of how NameBlock functions. Discover how it can empower registrars, boost registries, and safeguard end-users from potential domain threats.

AbuseShield by NameBlock | Use Case

AbuseShield is a powerful tool designed to block variants of domain names commonly used for abusive purposes. Here’s an introduction to AbuseShield via a use case featuring an example business owner.

iQ Domain Analytics Campaign Tracker saves time, headaches and resource costs for registry operators.

Spend 4 minutes and take a look at the iQ Analytics Campaign Tracker and Dashboard. It’s specifically designed for the domain industry, by the domain industry.