The WHOIS database has long been the go-to for finding out who owns a domain, names, emails, registration dates, but it’s getting a modern makeover with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). This shift, driven by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), promises a more secure, detailed, and flexible way to peek … Read more
For musicians, a domain name is more than a web address, it’s a stage, a brand, a first impression that can echo like a killer riff. Enter the .band domain, a top-level domain (TLD) launched in 2014, custom-built for bands, solo artists, and music enthusiasts. Whether you’re a punk trio thrashing in a garage, a … Read more
Domain endings, those bits after the dot, like .com, .de, or .shop, are more than just a finishing touch to a web address. Known officially as top-level domains (TLDs), they’re the backbone of the internet’s naming system, guiding users and servers alike. What started with a handful of options in the 1980s has ballooned into … Read more
What does an island group in the South Pacific have to do with the internet and domains? Quite a lot, as it turns out, because a small nation called Tokelau has managed to make an outsized impact on the digital world through its country-specific top-level domain, .tk. Located roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, … Read more
For decades, the internet’s naming system has been governed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), ensuring that domains like .com, .de, or .org function smoothly within a centralized framework. But a new player has emerged: blockchain domains, such as .crypto, .eth, or .zil, which leverage decentralized blockchain technology to offer an … Read more
Imagine typing a heart (❤) or a pizza slice (🍕) into your browser’s address bar and landing on a website. That’s the reality of emoji domains, a playful and unconventional twist on internet addresses that have been possible since 2010. From ❤.ws to 🍔.to, these domains mix symbols with traditional endings, offering a fresh way … Read more
Registering a domain name might seem like a simple task: you go to a website, type in a name like “mybusiness.com” or “coolblog.de,” pay a small fee, and within minutes, it’s yours. But behind this seamless experience lies a sophisticated network of organizations and systems working together to ensure the internet’s addressing system functions flawlessly. … Read more