DNW Podcast #303: Grand Theft Domain Name

Kieren McCarthy discusses the astonishing story of the theft of the world’s most valuable domain name.

Image of journalist Kieren McCarthy with the words "DNW Podcast Grand Theft Domain Name with Kieren McCarthy"

When Sex .com was stolen in the 90s, it was most likely the most valuable domain name in the world. And it wasn’t just a routine domain theft like what occurs today. What transpired involved a lifelong conman, an early internet entrepreneur, hidden cash, prison, fleeing to Mexico, drug-fueled parties, and millions of dollars in legal expenses. On today’s show, reporter Kieren McCarthy, who wrote a book regarding the theft, digs into the story.

Also: CentralNic doubles down, .Org appeal process, premium sales, ad networks and more.

Sponsor: Dan.com

Podcast: Play in fresh window | Download (Duration: 40:26 — 32.4MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Email | RSS

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts to listen to the Reglike podcast on your iPhone or iPad, or click play above or download to begin listening. (Listen to previous podcasts here.)

Also on the wire