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Nameserver

A server that handles DNS queries for a domain, translating the domain name into its IP address. Domains typically have at least two nameservers for redundancy.

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Stealth Acquisition

Purchasing a domain without revealing the true buyer's identity, often through a broker or shell company.

Landrush

A period during the launch of a new TLD when domains can be registered before general availability, often at premium prices.

IPv6

As a professional domain name investor, "IPv6" is a term that's important to understand to fully comprehend the internet infrastructure. IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6. It is the ...

IPv4

As a professional domain name investor, "IPv4" is a term you should be familiar with, even though it's not directly involved in the buying and selling of domain names. IPv4 stands for Internet...

One-Word Domain

A domain consisting of a single dictionary word (e.

Numeric Domain

A numeric domain refers to a domain name that consists entirely of numbers. These can range from single-digit domains to ones with several numbers. The value of numeric domains can vary greatly....