The Domain Aftermarket in 2026: Where the Value Is Now
AI naming, new extensions and shifting demand are reshaping the domain aftermarket. Here’s a grounded read on where value is holding up.
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Kewei Lin
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Kewei Lin is the founder of FlipWeb and a long-time operator in digital assets — websites, domains, e-commerce and online business brokerage. He writes about how online businesses are built, valued and transferred, and oversees editorial standards across the site.
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