The Vault Journal

Germany's .de ccTLD has reached 18 million registered domains, showcasing remarkable resilience and local preference over .com.

The domain registration market, driven by digitalization, is projected to grow at a 6% CAGR until 2033, emphasizing creative and memorable domain selection.

Q1 2026 saw significant domain activity, with 6.7 million malicious registrations and .de reaching 18 million domains. Cybersquatting battles pose challenges for registrars like GoDaddy.

A no-fluff primer on how domain investors evaluate, acquire, and hold names that appreciate over time.

From first inquiry to nameserver update — a buyer's walkthrough of price discovery, escrow, transfer, and post-purchase setup.

How sellers use listing type, pricing signals, and lease-to-own to move premium names without leaving money on the table.

The private vault for premium domains is live — and every founding member gets the paid tier free for three months.