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  DomainSherpa Review – July 30, 2026 – Weather The Storm 30.07.2026 1h 33min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 35:23 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are TokenIntelligence.com, DoverSherborn.com, Berg.co, and Huga.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including DIFI.com, FamCo.com, 3V.com, and DailyWisdom.com. - The Sherpas talk about recent trends in the domain space and what they have been seeing lately in the market. - They get into outlier sales and seller behavior. - The Sherpas also discuss reviewing and repricing domains as trends change and the market shifts. - They also have a conversation about what is better - number/letter domains or letter/number domains. - And the Sherpas get a little off-topic about this summer's weather. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined byShane, Ammar, and Andrew Miller - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – July 23, 2026 – Go Big Or Go Home 23.07.2026 1h 18min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 16:14 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are HashPower.com, LinqGlobal.com, and Skills.org. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including PrimeData.com, PayrollProcessing.com, and Marvelous.org. - The Sherpas talk about portfolio size and domain pricing, experimentation and AB testing, and market dynamics amid the accelerating pace of change. - They get into a discussion about the challenges appraisal tools face when valuing non-.com domains. - The Sherpas also go a little off-topic, discussing beach ownership and longevity. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and Braden - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - July 16, 2026: No Strings Attached 16.07.2026 1h 29min

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment hosted by JT and Drew, who are also joined by Matt Overman of Identity Digital. The Sherpas discuss Identity Digital's recently released Investor Insight Report. They also discuss their integration as the backend registry operator for .ai domains and trends they are seeing with the extension. The Sherpas also get into some of the details around the new ICANN gTLD round. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - July 9, 2026: Membership Has Its Privileges 09.07.2026 1h 26min

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment hosted by JT and Drew, who are also joined by Kamila Sekiewicz and Nat Cohen of the Internet Commerce Association. The Sherpas discuss what's happening at the ICA, including Nat's recent appointment as President of the ICA and the member meeting. They also get into upcoming plans for the ICA, including the annual Vegas conference, and other possible member meetups. The Sherpas also highlight the ICA's recent achievements and the many benefits of becoming a member. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts!
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  DomainSherpa Review – July 2, 2026 – Whatever It Takes 02.07.2026 1h 46min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 25:51 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are NXM.com, PermanentMoonBase.com, and BlockSend.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Fro.com, GlutenFree.com, Compliant.net, and Backlinks.org. - The Sherpas talk about Drew's investment in Amble, which is an EV startup, and their drive to get their exact-match domain name. - They get into a discussion around domain pricing and how to maximize domain value vs. cash flow. - The Sherpas also talk about the timing of price adjustments and whether price changes, up or down, can trigger sales. - They also weigh in on the World Cup craze and the excitement surrounding the tournament. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Shane, and Andrew Miller - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – June 25, 2026 – Aim High 25.06.2026 1h 43min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 34:07 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are American.co, Limsy.com, and Ampersand.ai. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including MyAdventures.com, SunLaw.com, Meatball.com, and Gluteus.com. - The Sherpas debate sales philosophy: volume vs. value - closing many small deals versus chasing a few big ones. - They also discuss maximizing portfolio values. - The Sherpas also break down domains and data and the thought that domains that lend themselves well to subdomains more valuable than those that do not. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and Ryan Ewen - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - June 19, 2026: Tools of the Trade 19.06.2026

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment hosted by JT and Drew, who are also joined by Matthew Gould of Unstoppable Domains. The Sherpas discuss what's happening at Unstoppable Domains, where the company is headed, and some of the new AI tools they have available for their customers. This sparks a broader conversation about AI tools in general and how it is easier than ever to build a website to better harness the value of premium domain names. They also get into the future of AI models and applications, the direction the space is heading, and how that may impact domain names going forward. The Sherpas also break down .ai domains and current market trends shaping investor and end-user demand. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts!
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  DomainSherpa Review – June 11, 2026 – The Hunt Is On 11.06.2026 1h 20min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 19:49 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Paraiba.com, ApeironStudio.com, HealthSavings.org, and Gustavo.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including VintageClothing.com, MassiveMoney.com, MortgageCompany.com, and RubberBands.com. - The Sherpas talk about how geography impacts domaining, how it's a 24/7 gig, and while you can work from anywhere - you need to be able to work everywhere. - They also discuss the nuances of alternate extension domains when trying to track down a domain owner. - The Sherpas also break down the impact of upcoming record-breaking IPOs, the liquidity involved, and how it can impact domains. - They also share insights on domain portfolios and how to price them in today's market. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and Shane - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – June 4, 2026 – Tarps Off 04.06.2026 1h 24min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 29:37 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Tarp.com, Kinetik.ai, and TransactionAI.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Shay.com, SunEnergy.com, and AquaCraft.com. - The Sherpas talk about lease-to-own deals and trends based on the DomainNameWire.com article that highlights a recent NameBio post, and they break down different types of LTO models. - They also discuss various domain appraisal tools, as DomainNameWire.com has been posting articles analyzing and reviewing them. They talk about the good, the bad, and the challenges for domain appraisal tools in general. - The Sherpas also break down some of the recent domain conferences. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Ammar, and Andrew Allemann - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – May 21, 2026 – Talk Is Cheap 21.05.2026 1h 16min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 15:23 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Swapp.com, CarClub.org, Emblaze.com, and Orchestrator.org. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including SunPros.com, CheapClothing.com, Prepay.org, and Totem.net. - The Sherpas talk about if and how web search and consumer behavior are changing due to AI and if that has an impact on search-friendly domain names. - They also discuss search ratios and traffic potential and how related trends for certain domains can impact their value. - They talk about the change of popularity and value of domains using prefixes, such as the word "cheap". - And the Sherpas get into the new gTLD round and some of the upcoming domain conferences. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Miller, and Dan Adamson of Indefinite.com - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – May 14, 2026 – Gone Fishin'; 14.05.2026 1h 31min

  e investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 43:59 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Hardwire.com, WFHEmployement.com, and Space.so. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Concentration.com, CareerPlanning.com, NTK.com, and Hometown.org. - The Sherpas talk a little about the NBA playoffs. - They also discuss Mike Cyger's Notify.domains platform and other tools in the domain space, including appraisal tools, and how to properly price domains looking at objective and subjective values. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Miller, and Nikul Sanghvi of Hypernames.co, making his debut on DomainSherpa - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – May 7, 2026 – Surf’s Up 07.05.2026 1h 21min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 26:35 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Jendo.com, TheraVibes.com, and SurfCamp.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including LaserQuest.com, Overcoats.com, Switches.com, and ThinkTwice.com. - The Sherpas talk about Mike Carson's acquisition of Friendster.com. - The Sherpas also discuss money and energy and how that all applies to domain investing. - Big news. Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and Shane - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – April 30, 2026 – Going The Distance 30.04.2026 1h 8min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 13:02 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Yowza.com, Timescape.com, and SuperComputer.org. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including QF.org, RiskAnalysis.com, Sparky.com, and DragonTiger.com. - The Sherpas talk about marathons, motivation, and how all of that relates to domain names and domain investing. - Big news, Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and Shane - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – April 23, 2026 – Positive Energy 23.04.2026 1h 19min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 20:34 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are Expedite.io, Brutality.com, PBDR.com, and Nav.energy. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including FinancialSecurity.com, Energetic.org, and Pickle.org. - The Sherpas talk about Mike's new service at Notify.domains. - They also get into domain pricing strategies, auction backorder strategies, and the recently wrapped up DNAcademy Investor Challenge. - The Sherpas also discuss the upcoming ICA gathering in NYC. - Big news, Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Josh, Ammar, and Mike Cyger - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - April 16, 2026: Juice the Fruit with Vaughn Liley 16.04.2026 1h 22min

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment hosted by JT and Drew, who are also joined by Vaughn Liley of Nova Registry. The Sherpas talk about what Nova Registry is doing with the .link TLD, and about the new gTLD round opening up at the end of the month. Specifically, the Sherpas discuss how this new round will be different from the previous one, how the auctions process will work this time around for contended TLDs, and what will be some of the most sought-after extensions. They also get into Nova's plans and strategies for the new round, their SuperNova 200 announcement, and how this new gTLD round will impact .com domain names. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts! And to get more information on Nova Registry's SuperNova 200, go to https://nova.link/supernova200/!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - April 9, 2026: Rick and the Beanstalk 09.04.2026 1h 29min

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment hosted by JT, Drew, and Ammar, who are also joined by Rick Schwartz. The Sherpas take a look at Rick's recently announced Beanstalk Challenge, where he gives builders an opportunity to build on his domain names with big prizes and rewards to come, including a Bentley convertible that will be given away at NamesCon this year in Miami! Rick gives details on the challenge, how it works, the motivation behind it, and how he sees it evolving into the future. They also talk about the importance of domain names for businesses, how AI tools can be game-changers for websites and business operations, and how something like the Beanstalk Challenge can grow (pun intended) awareness for the domain space and the value of domains in general. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts! And to get more information and to enter Rick's Beanstalk Challenge, click this link, https://www.icombinator.com!
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  DomainSherpa Review – April 2, 2026 – April Showers 02.04.2026 1h 5min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 23:05 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are BlueToast.com, Lug.io, Free.ai, and Sandborn.com. - The Sherpas talk about March Madness and UConn's game winner against Duke. - They also get into domain trends and what the future might hold for domains in the age of AI. - Big news, Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Shane, Miller, and Bar - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – March 26, 2026 – Double Rainbow 26.03.2026 1h 26min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 12:18 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are SCOTUS.com, Loopsy.com, and Crumbs.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Select.org, SurfCamp.com, IslandHopper.com, and ROYGBIV.com. - ROYGBIV.com took the Sherpas back to the classroom, revisiting the classic rainbow mnemonic and igniting a discussion about whether there are truly seven colors in the rainbow — or just six. - Big news, Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Ammar, and Brian Harbin - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa Review – March 19, 2026 – The Carrot and the Stick 19.03.2026 1h 47min

  What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names? In this show: - The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 18:17 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are WH.org, Karnivore.com, Ploob.com, and OldTimeCandy.com. - They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including VOSO.com, Wisemen.com, YellowParrot.com, and TheStick.com. - The Sherpas also talk about domain industry participants and providers that they think could do a better job, in a "Grind My Gears" session. - They get into Rick Schwartz's Beanstalk challenge to build out some of his domains. - The Sherpas also get into what is a better incentive mechanism - the carrot or the stick. - Drew shares what he thinks the biggest mistake domainers make when buying and selling domains. - Big news, Appraise.net is now a DomainSherpa sponsor! Sign up now at https://www.appraise.net/domainsherpa and get your first month for just $1. - Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Skiv.com - formerly Muse.ai - for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! - Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv and much more! JT is joined by Drew, Shane, and Bar Franek - so be sure to tune in!!
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  DomainSherpa - Sherpa Shorts - March 12, 2026: Reversion to the Mean 12.03.2026

  As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment co-hosted by JT and Drew, who are also joined by Sofia Canala, and making his DomainSherpa debut, Tony Yan, Director of Operations at Escrow.com! The Sherpas take a look at Escrow's 2025 Q4 Domain Investment Index report and dive into the data to cover trends around .com and .ai domains and how the numbers inside the report reflect those trends. The Sherpas also talk about what is the right measure for this information, specifically median versus mean and how to best provide and use the data. They also discuss some geographical trends that are highlighted in the report and that Escrow is seeing on their platform. Plus, they get into the state of affairs at Escrow and Tony's role in helping the company operate and scale effectively. All this and more is coming up on today's episode of Sherpa Shorts! To read Escrow's 2025 Q4 Domain Investment Index report, click this link: https://escrow-prod-us-west-2-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/pdf/domain-reports/2025/2025+Q4.pdf