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Two seven-figure domain sales totaling $5.5 million lead an industry publication's latest chart

Seven-figure sales top an industry publication's chart, ASI moves to ASI.com, Verisign posts a record, .web sunrise is dated, Afternic opens an API, and a UDRP follows failed buy attempts.[1][5][6][2][7]

  • $5.5MCombined value of two seven-figure salesIndustry bi-weekly sales chart
  • 8Six-figure deals in the same periodIndustry chart, Q4 2026
  • $3BValuation at Series CASI (Airspace Intelligence), now on ASI.com
  • 57Backorders on one expiring nameIICG.com, DSAD list for Oct 22

Key takeaways

  • An industry publication's chart adds two seven-figure sales that rank among 2026's six largest public deals.[1]
  • The same period produced the biggest non-.com gTLD sale of the year.[1]
  • ASI drops its hyphenated domain for ASI.com after a $325 million raise.[5]
  • Verisign sets another registration record; .web sunrise is scheduled for December.[6]
  • Afternic releases a Portfolio API for investors managing listings.[2]
  • A green energy company turns to UDRP after three rejected purchase attempts.[7]

This week in domains

The day's sharpest contrast is between the top of the market, where funded buyers keep paying six and seven figures, and the daily expired-auction tape, where most closeouts land below $2,000 and a frustrated buyer chose a UDRP over a fourth offer.[1][3][7]

Fourth-quarter aftermarket: seven figures at the top, an end-user upgrade beneath

An industry publication's latest bi-weekly chart extends what it describes as a continued fourth-quarter surge. Two sales cleared seven figures and together reached $5.5 million, enough to place both among the six highest publicly reported sales of 2026 so far. Eight further deals landed in six figures, and the window also included the largest non-.com gTLD sale reported this year. The summary does not name the individual domains, so the full chart is where brokers will find the specific comps. For pricing, the significance is density: two top-six results plus eight six-figure entries in a single two-week window gives sellers more recent reference points at the high end, and the non-.com record adds a fresh benchmark for gTLD holders. The buyer profile behind such deals is visible in a same-day example. ASI, originally Airspace Intelligence, announced a $325 million Series C and had recently acquired ASI.com, replacing the hyphenated Airspace-Intelligence.com it had operated on while already using ASI as its short name. The acquisition price was not reported. It is a familiar sequence for short .com owners: a company brands on an acronym, raises a large round, then consolidates onto the exact-match .com.[1][5]

Industry publicationDomainInvesting.com

Expired-auction tape: the market's lower tier

The October 21 recap from DSAD covers final prices and closeouts across Dynadot, Catched and GoDaddy, and it sits far below the chart-toppers. Developer-flavored .com names drew modest bids, a two-letter .fo cleared in the low hundreds, and the highest figure listed was still live on Catched rather than final at publication. The spread is a reminder that the six-figure tier and the drop-catch tier are priced by different buyers on different logic.[3]

accomplisher.com (Catched, active)$1,830.72
upgradeyourself.com$1,100.01
gitbuild.com$500
distinct.si (Catched)$302
my.fo$175
gitku.com$56

Selected results from the October 21, 2026 auction recap

Domain Shane / DSAD

Registry and platform: Verisign record, .web dated, Afternic opens an API

Domain Name Wire reports that Verisign set another registration record, and that the long-awaited .web top-level domain will open its sunrise period in December, the trademark-holder window that precedes general availability. For portfolio operators, Afternic released a Portfolio API, which DNW walks through for investors who want programmatic access to their marketplace holdings instead of manual dashboard work. Together these touch both ends of the supply chain: base growth at the dominant registry, a new namespace about to enter its first phase, and tooling for managing inventory already listed for sale.[6][2]

Domain Name WireDomain Name Wire

In short

  • UDRP after failed negotiations: Domain Name Wire reports that a green energy company filed a UDRP complaint for a domain it had tried and failed to buy three times.[7]
  • Design-suffix comps: DSAD counted 64 expiring-auction sales of names ending in Design since early 2024, led by UniqueDesign.com at $4,650 and PrestigeDesign.com at $3,550.[4]
  • Backorder demand: The October 22 auction list, which covers Dynadot, NameJet and Sedo and discloses affiliate links and paid placements, flagged IICG.com as a heavily backordered expiring name.[4]

What to watch

  1. Dec 2026.web sunrise opens Sunrise is the first phase of the .web launch; how many trademark holders file, and when general availability follows, will shape what is left for open registration.[6]

  2. Green energy UDRP decision The panel outcome will show how a complainant's record of three rejected purchase offers is weighed against the registrant's holding of the name.[7]

  3. Whether the Q4 sales pace holds With two top-six sales of the year landing in one bi-weekly window, the next industry charts will indicate whether the fourth-quarter surge continues into year-end.[1]

Dates and launches

  1. ARIN 58DNS and governance

  2. DCD Connect MENA 2026Hosting and cloud

  3. Domain World Conference 2026Domaining

  4. Domain World Conference 2026 | 26 October 2026 | Hong KongEvent

  5. M3AAWC 68Security and privacy

  6. M3AAWG 68th General MeetingSecurity and privacy

  7. RIPE 93DNS and governance

  8. RIPE93DNS and governance

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Questions investors are asking

How large were the biggest domain sales on an industry publication's chart in October 2026?
An industry publication's bi-weekly chart published October 22, 2026 includes two seven-figure domain sales totaling $5.5 million. Both rank among the six highest publicly reported domain sales of 2026 to date. The same chart lists eight six-figure sales and the biggest non-.com gTLD sale of the year, which an industry publication frames as part of a continued fourth-quarter aftermarket surge.[1]
Why did Airspace Intelligence switch to ASI.com?
The company, originally Airspace Intelligence, had operated on the hyphenated Airspace-Intelligence.com while already using ASI as its abbreviated brand. It recently acquired ASI.com and announced a $325 million Series C at a $3 billion valuation, aligning its domain with the name it uses. DomainInvesting.com did not report the purchase price.[5]
When does .web sunrise start?
Domain Name Wire reported on October 22, 2026 that the sunrise period for the .web top-level domain will take place in December 2026. Sunrise is the launch phase reserved for trademark holders before names become available for general registration, so the remaining pool for investors and the public depends on what is claimed during that window.[6]
What registration record did Verisign set in October 2026?
Domain Name Wire reported on October 22, 2026 that Verisign set another registration record, indicating the pattern of records has continued rather than being a one-off. The same report covered the scheduling of .web sunrise for December. The summary available here does not give the specific figure, so the full DNW article is the place to check the exact number.[6]
What is the Afternic Portfolio API used for?
Afternic, the domain marketplace, released a Portfolio API in October 2026. Domain Name Wire published a guide explaining how domain investors can use it, aimed at those who manage portfolios listed on Afternic and want programmatic access rather than working only through the web interface.[2]
Can a company file a UDRP after failing to buy a domain name?
Yes, a company can file, and Domain Name Wire reported in October 2026 that a green energy company did exactly that after three failed attempts to purchase a domain. Filing is not winning: the complaint is decided by a UDRP panel under the policy's standards, and the outcome of this case was not reported at publication.[7]
What do expired domains ending in Design sell for at auction?
DSAD's October 22, 2026 auction list counted 64 expiring-auction sales of domains ending in Design since early 2024. The top results were UniqueDesign.com at $4,650 and PrestigeDesign.com at $3,550, which mark the upper end of that set rather than a typical price. The list notes it contains affiliate links and paid placements.[4]

Sources and citations

  1. Industry publicationDomain Sales Soar With Two 7-Figure Deals Totaling $5.5 Million and Eight in 6 Figures Super Charging Latest Chart22 October 2026
  2. Domain Name WireAfternic released its Portfolio API. Here’s how to use itAndrew Allemann · 22 October 2026
  3. Domain Shane / DSADAUCTION RECAP OF OCTOBER 21, 2026Travis M. · 22 October 2026
  4. Domain Shane / DSADTrav’s List of Domains at Auction for Thursday, October 22, 2026Travis M. · 22 October 2026
  5. DomainInvesting.comASI Upgrades to ASI.com Following Series C at $3 Billion ValuationElliot Silver · 22 October 2026
  6. Domain Name WireVerisign sets another registration record, .web sunrise in DecemberAndrew Allemann · 22 October 2026
  7. Domain Name WireGreen energy company tries UDRP after three failed purchase attemptsAndrew Allemann · 22 October 2026

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