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Legacy TLD

The original group of top-level domains including .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, and .mil. Legacy TLDs, especially .com, remain the most valuable and recognizable extensions.

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Typo Domain

Typo Domains refers to domains that are intentionally registered with misspellings, typos, or common typing errors related to popular domain names or brands. The purpose of typo domains is often...

Reserve Price

The minimum price a seller will accept at auction; if bidding doesn't reach the reserve, the domain isn't sold.

Short Domain

A domain name with few characters, typically under 6 letters, valued for being easier to remember and type.

TMCH (Trademark Clearinghouse)

A global repository of verified trademarks used during new gTLD launches.

Thin WHOIS

A WHOIS system that provides only basic registrar information, requiring additional queries for full contact details.

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. It's a company that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the internet. ISPs can be commercial, non-profit, privately owned, or commu...