.XXX domain names went live a decade ago and now MojoHost and MMX are offering a special $10 anniversary rate from now til the end of August. These domain names will renew at $25. This special is only for MojoHost other registrar's will be charging more to register a .xxx. Here is a look back at .xxx. Press release MojoHost and MMX are pleased to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the .XXX … [Read more...]
The 10 year anniversary of .XXX – A look back
A decade ago on this day ICANN approved the .xxx extension. Stuart Lawley and his ICM Registry realized a dream. The controversial extension that found resistance from all sides including, adult performers and studios, they had concerns that adult or xxx rated content could eventually be relegated to only the .xxx extension. Countries and continents were not happy. Mainstream celebrities had to … [Read more...]
Stuart Lawley buys AgePass.com and AgeBlock.com for new blockchain based business
Stuart Lawley who most know from .xxx, (which he sold to MMX for $41million) has a new business and it's called AVSecure.com. The business is using the blockchain to provide age verification. AVSecure enables the consumer to manage access on their local devices rather than through an unrelated remote network. The consumer's browser becomes the central point in the process, not the servers or … [Read more...]
Prices of .TV; .XXX, .Porn, .Sex, .Adult Domain Names all set to Rise on September 1st
The wholesale price set by the registry of .TV, .XXX, .Porn and .Adult are all increasing on September 1, 2017 and registrars are of course raising their prices on these extensions for registrations and renewals Of course the price of the domain name you will pay will vary registrar to registrar. The Wholesale cost of .TV which is operated by Verisign is increasing to $25 a year. I have … [Read more...]
.XXX Asks ICANN For Reduction In Fees From $2 A Domain to $.25; Adds URS
ICANN has opened up a Public Comment Period on proposed changes to the .XXX Registry Agreement to, "among other things, modify the fees payable to ICANN schedule and also to add additional safeguards and compliance audit requirements". The highlights of the proposed changes are; ICM who owns the .XXX registry wants its per domain ICANN fee reduced from $2 a domain to $.25 a domain the same as … [Read more...]
ICM Releases 2 Character Domains In .XXX
ICM Registry, the registry operator for .XXX, .PORN, .ADULT and .SEX, announces the launch of 2 character domains in .XXX. The press release also came with a bold statement: """In dollar amounts, we have likely sold more in premium names than any registry launched in recent times.""" ICM is also claiming "a growing interest from the Chinese market and a general increase in awareness of … [Read more...]
.Sex is Live
ICM Registry, the registry operator for the .XXX, .PORN, .ADULT and .SEX top-level domains (TLDs), announces the launch of its general availability period for .SEX. Domain names in all of ICM Registry’s extensions are now available for public purchase. Retail prices vary by registrar but Godaddy is charging $72 for a .sex domain name. According to ntldstats.com .Sex got just over 3,800 … [Read more...]