discuss 2020 Predictions for the Domain Industry

[Silentptnr]

Every year the top domain brokers and investors make their predictions for the coming year.

Let's make our predictions about domain name investing for 2020.

What do you think will happen? What do you think will be popular? What changes do you think will occur?

What new products/services will be unveiled in 2020.

I'm really interested to hear what NamePros members predict.

Make your predictions here and let's see what happens in 2020!

We have so many great minds here on NP. I look forward to learning from these predictions.

 

[oldtimer]

Here are my predictions ( which some of them might sound as if I am making an announcement since they make so much sense logically ) :

NamePros will have its first AI member, capable of interacting on the forum just like everyone else.

Global conflicts (Wars) will cause many Internet outages, some intentionally and some unintentionally which will disrupt life as usual around the World (Make sure your top premium domains are renewed for at least 3 to 5 years in advance).

Governments around the World will lose patience and will rein in Technology and the Internet after having to deal with so much scandals, conspiracies, hackings, sabotage and unfair practices in the Tech and Digital assets (including domains) related areas.

The good news is that more and more people are going to become interested in domain names thus increasing the value of domains in certain popular extensions (including some of the New gTLDs), but the bad news is that the law might put a cap on the number of domains that one can own.

All of these things might not happen in 2020 , but logically they are expected to take place sooner or later.

If you don't like my predictions then don't ask me to predict anything.

IMO

 

[Rob Monster]

Registry (proxies) will add additional taxes for the sole purpose of assisting you in obtaining information about domain name Whois. To remain anonymous, please do not register nor transfer domains. Maybe

Fortunately, there will be workarounds, as usual. The totalitarian version of the Internet is still looming on the horizon. Sunlight is a fine detergent and is keeping that nonsense at bay.

 

[Internet.Domains]

In 2020 we will see a dapp browser instantly load IPFS websites through blockchain domains. Enter the era of the decentralized web.

 

[Rob Monster]

In 2020 we will see a dapp browser instantly load IPFS websites through blockchain domains. Enter the era of the decentralized web.

It is coming but the DAPP browser that wins will also resiliently resolve conventional domains. It is not yet clear what that will be called.

I am hopeful that the censors will control themselves but if they don't the workarounds will be ready for commercial deployment.

If things really start going Totalitarian, I am pretty sure this project will come to life:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/secure-private-web-browser-project.1122772/

We suspended it briefly due to other priorities that were more foundational, and because of positive cooperation with Brave and Dissenter browser publishers.

Toki could have its own browser:

- Toki Search
- Toki Browser
- Toki Server

DAPP development is an interesting development to watch. It does not have to be bad news for domainers.

 

[Veneris]

My Prediction is Simple

New members will join namepros in 2020

Alot of domain sales will be reported at the completed sales report thread.

Some deviants will be banned on namepros for misbehaving and unethical practices.

Suprise sales will happen and will be reported here.

A New domain craze will happen.


CBD industry will soar.

More hype will happen and people will lose money while other lucky few will hit jackpot and cashout.

Alot of Newbies will make money.


Above all 2020 will be great for Everyone. I have a strong feeling that it is going to be a breakthrough year for many.

Peace

 

[Ntmt]

GoDaddy will finally improve their frontend and backend, thanks to the new CEO.

The same will happen to Sedo for the same reason.

 

[Internet.Domains]

It is coming but the DAPP browser that wins will also resiliently resolve conventional domains. It is not yet clear what that will be called.

I am hopeful that the censors will control themselves but if they don't the workarounds will be ready for commercial deployment.

If things really start going Totalitarian, I am pretty sure this project will come to life:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/secure-private-web-browser-project.1122772/

We suspended it briefly due to other priorities that were more foundational, and because of positive cooperation with Brave and Dissenter browser publishers.

Toki could have its own browser:

- Toki Search
- Toki Browser
- Toki Server

DAPP development is an interesting development to watch. It does not have to be bad news for domainers.

Yes, Dapp browsers will have the ability to communicate with web3 technology and DNS. Although, with Web3 there will be more features of interaction that has the potential to revolutionize agreements and value exchange.

The tides are shifting, the large tech companies have censored and invaded our privacy, they have abused us with pages of Tos. As result of the abuse there is a great incentive for decentralized developers to work around the centralized adversaries. New companies will emerge and as a result new opportunities abound. Exciting times indeed.

 

[Michael Ehrhardt]

new GTLD,s will rise

we should take a look to Dubai - Expo 2020 and world championship in soccer 2022 in Qatar
these are big events and will make this area more public and maybe popular

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Thanks for starting a great thread @Silentptnr and thanks to all who have shared ideas. I am actually working on a blog post on the topic, and some of the predictions here may get highlighted on that post. I trust this is acceptable, but if anyone who posts here objects to a part of your prediction being highlighted, just let me know, and I will be sure to follow your wishes.

Obviously I will not be able to mention all posts, but I will draw attention to this great thread.

Bob

 

[outofoz32]

Perhaps the time will come where the Big domain brokers (Sedo/GoDaddy/Dan, etc) will work with each other, and the thousands of private Domainers, and the entire industry will become like a well oiled machine....instead of the Top dogs feeding off the little guys. Epik, Bodis, and many of the lesser known Private Domainers will outshine based on customer service, and the ability to confer directly with contacts. No more cloak and dagger, this industry needs Transparency to succeed.

 

[Josh R]

Continued growth for one word .co, .io, .ai, and even .gg, while ngtlds will continue their down slide.

+1

 

[The Durfer]

I predict namepros will increase its membership by 1.5 x its present member count.
I also think that logic will rise in the industry bringing with it a stabilizing price for many of the liquid domains.

They say Hind Sight is always 20/20. We will see if this is true about the year also. hmmm. cheers.

 

[Silentptnr]

Excellent predictions so far!

 

[nononsense123]

Moore's law( some version of it) will continue unabated:
VR+AR
RPA/AI
Fintech related
These areas will see huge sales.
Some alternatives to cryptos will become prominent like Initiative Q/Saga since they'll cooperate with govts unlike cryptos

 

[vinothayyavu]

I think the following niche will be boom in 2020.

Cannabis
Electric Vehicle
two word keyword domains.
Crytpo

 

[eurorealtor]

Value of decent VCVC.com equals to value of CVCV.com.

 

[Aftab Iqbal]

My prediction is Ai.com will beat voice.com sale in 2020

 

[DT13]

1, SKYcoin wil be the new internet
2, SKYcoin world domination
3, iot

 

[webdsgnr]

Removal of the URL bar from web browsers?

 

[awwalmb]

1, SKYcoin wil be the new internet
2, SKYcoin world domination
3, iot

Would love to see some great things happen on New Internet generally

 

[STUART MALOFF]

1. Sports Betting/Sportsbook domains will got hotter. As per the previous comment, Vegas will always be a popular destination even with sports betting legal in many other places because of the atmosphere there. The Raiders coming to town next year will give another reason to visit.

2. Four digit Alpha numeric domains will finally catch on. I have had more of these sales that in any other niche this year, but they have still not caught on like the three digit alpha numeric domains have.

3. Brandable domains will continue to rise in value, with the shorter 4 letter pronounceable domains greatly rising in value.

 

[Bernard Wright]

Overreach by a governing body, or an unfair/inconvenient mistake or ruling imposed by some other prominent entity (registrar, CloudFlare, etc), will shake the foundation of the domain market (gently, but strong enough), resulting in folks to make more-discerning choices with respect to where and how they hold their portfolios.

I’m not savvy enough to predict anything specific. But in short, that odor we all smell emitting from the .org sale will linger and perhaps spread to other facets of our industry. We’ll be grateful for those entities which remain honorable and accountable in their dealings. We’ll convene on these boards to discuss who those trustworthy entities are.

 

[Atone]

I will make my first sale.

 

[awwalmb]

Sales! @tracey sclater

 

[BlackCatsAreNice]

My 2020 predictions:

MARIJUANA/WEED domains will get hot and hotter. It's not all smoke and mirrors. It's real. BILLIONS of dollars real. Get your piece.

SPACE: Elon. Bezos. Your grandma. Everyone is getting in on this act. To go where no man has gone before.

Raining CATS and DOGS: Yes, the world is becoming more and more connected yet people are becoming more and more lonely. The paradox of our times. To make up for it, cuddly creatures will be our comfort. Buy pet names. Cats. Dogs. You're welcome.

BTW, we ALL should endeavor to make ONE fantastical sale. One of those "even if I told you, you still wouldn't believe it". A story to tell our grand kids. Crossing my fingers. Will report back in a year.