Simone Catania and the good people at InterNetX (an advertiser here) published an in depth piece on the evolution of the domain name industry. It’s one of those pieces that’s worth bookmarking in case you ever want to reference a specific piece of data for your own content or sales pitch.
Highlights include:
- In-depth analysis: A thorough exploration of the domain name industry’s history, covering nearly 40 years of innovation, technological breakthroughs, and the emergence of domain names as fundamental to branding in the 21st century.
- Pioneer Profiles: Descriptions of Internet pioneers such as Paul Mockapetris and Jon Postel, among others, whose contributions laid the groundwork for our industry.
- Fascinating Facts & Figures: From the first .com registered domains to the highest domain sales, this article contains data and statistics that outline the industry’s evolution.
- Links to other resources: Navigate through the critical events and milestones with embedded links designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the domain industry’s rich history.
The report starts in 1958 and the founding of ARPA
1958 – The ARPA was established
On 7 January 1958, US President Eisenhower sought financial support to launch the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). The request was part of the United States’ response to the Soviet Union’s progress during the Space Race. By early 1958, ARPA was officially established. This agency was responsible for spearheading research and development projects to extend the boundaries of technology and science, going beyond immediate military needs. On 23 March 1972, it was renamed DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).
Two points in time that were important to InterNetX
1998 – InterNetX was founded
Founded in Regensburg, Germany, as an internet service provider, InterNetX manages over 4 million domains today and offers more than 1,050 TLDs through the all-in-one platform AutoDNS. It is an accredited ICANN registrar and registry of the new gTLDs .ltda and .srl.
1999 – Launch of Sedo.com
Founded in 1999 with operations in Cologne, Germany and Boston, USA, Sedo has grown into the world’s leading platform for domain buyers and sellers. Serving two million customers globally, it lists over 22 million domains for sale and manages four million parked domains.
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