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Registry

A registry is the organization that operates a specific top-level domain (TLD), maintaining the master database of all domain names registered under that TLD.

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Edu

".edu" is a top-level domain (TLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. The name is derived from 'education', indicating that it's primarily used by educational institutions, specifically a...

Stealth Acquisition

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

SSL

SSL" stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It's a standard security protocol used for establishing encrypted links between a web server and a browser in online communication. The use of SSL ensures tha...

WIPO

World Intellectual Property Organization

Short Domain

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

Reg Fee

Short for 'registration fee' - the cost to register a domain name for one year.