Acquiring a new generic Top Level Domain is not an everyday event. And if you were hankering for your very own, and no doubt meet ICANNâs eligibility, then dotStrategy Co. has announced they are auctioning 100% of the companyâs shares in a closed-sealed auction.
Hosted by dotStrategy, Co., and .buzz founder Bill Doshier, the closed-sealed auction is scheduled for 8 December, 2016 The auction carries a minimum reserve bid price of $3,500,000.
Founded in 2012, dotStrategy entered into a registry agreement with ICANN on 2 October, 2013 that renews for successive periods of ten years. General Availability began on 15 April, 2014 allowing anyone to register a .buzz domain. Currently there are almost 9,600 .buzz domain names registered, making it the 173rd largest by registration numbers. Registrations peaked at 11,201 in mid-June 2015.
âThis transformative auction is the next logical step for the growth of the business and fulfillment of the .buzz vision. Through existing relationships, global reach and expansion into new markets .buzz provides users around the world with a domain name that represents their businesses and interests,â said Bill Doshier, President of dotStrategy Co.
The .buzz TLD spawnsâ enthusiasm. .buzz defined is âanything that creates excitement or stimulusâ. .buzzâs brand vision is to inspire others to think differently, while .buzz positioning is to create the internet platform that fuels community interest, excitement and new experiences. .buzz has personality, is innovative, community-minded and acts as an expert partner in affiliating with benevolent and forward thinkers who inform and inspire others to a new way of thinking.
The winning bid received in auction will acquire the following .buzz highlights:
- .buzz registry and all associated rights to operate the TLD
- Reserved domain name portfolio of premium .buzz domains, including all 1 and 2 character .buzz domains and a plethora of other premium keywords
- 60+ contracted registrar partners including GoDaddy and the largest registrar partners worldwide, selling .buzz domains to registrants in over 100 countries.
- Instant revenue generating income from existing .buzz domain name registrations
dotbuzz trademark registered with the Office for Harmonization in The Internal Market - Immediate active user base of well-defined and growing communities displaying a genuine affinity for the word âbuzzâ.