Does the future of domain names depreciate or appreciate? Explain why
I agree with this in general but I think one also needs to keep in mind how subscribed a niche is. Like blockchain is clearly important, no doubt, and many blockchain names have sold. But also, in some TLDs especially, it is way over-subscribed compared to any possible end use. As was pointed out with Libra I think something like 17000 domains are registered in it. Now even if Libra is a big thing and no TM issues, I can't perceive that anywhere near that many are needed.But to put it in a nutshell, domains that are instantly usable and recognizable, have a mass appeal- or at least the potential for a mass appeal (future tech, trends), will appreciate over time. Whereas domains that seem obscure, or are not combined or worded appealingly, or geared toward a very tiny niche, will likely depreciate.
Does the future of domain names depreciate or appreciate? Explain why
Will depreciate for sure.
Everything changes. It's very wrong to assume domains will always be needed or their current form will never change or a better alternative will never be invented.
Except addresses/coordinates.Everything changes.
Homes still have addresses. Internet/sites aren't going anywhere, they usually have names.
Address form can change. Example? Just compare addressing system of SSD and spinning disk. in the very near future Address form using in spinnning HDD's will be extinct with HDD's. CD's have been replaced by flash memories long time ago. How long did we use CD's, HDD's and floppy disks? Not more than 30 years? How long do we use domain names? More than 30 years? Perhaps we are living in the last days of domain names?
Home addresses, even all types of addresses can completely extinct but it can take centuries. It's wrong to assume people will always use homes or at least in the way they have used since the last few thousands years.
We will use very different form of internet. Domain names have already being deprecating and their forms have already started to change with gTLD's, nTLD's, IDN's, decentralized domain names, DNSSEC, etc.. These are small signs of the ongoing changes in the form of domains. Those changes will never stop until they extinct domain names.
It's wrong to imagine the future with the current tech level and habits.
Home addresses, even all types of addresses can completely extinct but it can take centuries. It's wrong to assume people will always use homes or at least in the way they have used since the last few thousands years.
Except addresses/coordinates.
They are used for centuries...
why addresses will go away.
Then you did the old, talk about old technology going away for new technology. They went away because it was something that could be improved on.
What? People are going to live somewhere, it's need direction (address).
We still use the original internet as it was designed in 80s.
Only IPv6 was added due to the current size of internet.
Regarding nTLDs...
It is just new game for ICANN and few other companies...
Like another extension for your browser, no any new technologies here.
In other words, all these tons of TLDs could be started in 80s, were no any technical barriers.
I agree. But form of internet has changed, dial-ups, DSL, fiber, 3G, 5G, mobiles, satellite ISP's etc. After a few additional changes it can potentially turn to a complete different thing. As IP form has changed with ipv6, we can assume we will not use IP numbers as we use today. If I go further it's quite possible we will not use websites, hence domain names, browsers, etc. It can be a complete different thing that does not require domain names or unlimited number of extensions can possibly work for free after some major changes in DNS protocol. Having a brand dot com maybe meaningless as "brand dot anything" or even "brand anything anything" can perfectly work. Then it may be impossible protect TM or TM can change its form and may not apply domain names. Therefore brands may stop bothering with domain names for their online presence. Or internet can go out of control completely, can turn to a chaotic place and big brands may force governments to label the internet as illegal. They can start campaigns against internet on alternative media channels and can easily have enough number of supporters in case of a referendum is needed in some countries.
@frank-germany ...Even if domain names will be around for a very long time in the exact form of today, possible increase in supply would lower domain value. ...
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