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Tech news from 2024 that’s out of this world

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="800" height="434" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-12.png" alt="" class="wp-image-6406"/></figure> Is it just me, or did 2024 feel like we stepped right into a sci-fi movie? <a href="https://domain.news/tag/ai-2/" title="AI" target="_blank">AI</a>, robotics, space travel — it’s all moving so fast it’s hard to tell whether we’re heading toward The Jetsons or Black Mirror. Either way, the breakthroughs are fascinating, occasionally questionable, and always worth a closer look. So let’s dive into the <a href="https://domain.news/tag/tech/" title="tech" target="_blank">tech</a> highlights of 2024 — a year that didn’t just bring the world closer together but also shot us a little closer to the stars (and made sure we were dressed for the occasion). <figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="http://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lead-article_AI-sensory-intelligence.png" alt="robot hand touching flowers" class="wp-image-21027"/></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI sensory intelligence</h2> One of the tricky challenges with robotics is that robots can’t feel objects that they pick up with their mechanical hands, so they can’t differentiate between things that are hard or soft, for example, or smooth or pointy. That makes it difficult for robots to have the manual dexterity that humans have or be able to adapt to new objects they encounter. Well, that’s about to change. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/meta-is-making-a-robot-hand-that-can-feel-touch/">TechCrunch described</a> how Meta teamed up with GelSight and Wonik Robotics to develop Digit 360, a groundbreaking tactile sensor that takes AI to the next level. Equipped with 18 sensing features, this fingertip-like device can detect vibrations, heat, and even odors, digitizing the experience of touch and allowing robots to do things even human hands cannot. And Meta isn’t stopping there. It’s upgrading the Allegro Hand, a robotic appendage enhanced with Digit 360, to create a tactile robotic hand that could change industries like healthcare, robotics, and manufacturing. These advancements, slated for release next year, show that AI is rapidly becoming not just smarter but also far more hands-on. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Robots that fold your laundry</h2> We’ve all seen the videos of robot dogs. When do we get robots who can actually help us with everyday chores? Good news:<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/physical-intelligence-ai-robotics-startup/"> according to Wired</a>, San Francisco-based startup Physical Intelligence (PI) is revolutionizing robotics, teaching machines to think and move like humans (minus existential meltdowns). Backed by $400 million from tech titans like OpenAI and Jeff Bezos, PI’s robots are mastering tasks with uncanny dexterity — finding lost keys, cleaning, and yes, even folding laundry.  The secret? PI trains its AI with massive datasets of human demonstrations and pairs that with techniques borrowed from language and image-generation AI. This combo creates robots that don’t just follow commands but adapt and solve problems in real time. PI’s progress could transform industries like home care and logistics, showing us a future where robots aren’t just efficient but genuinely helpful. And with the advances from Digital 360, is it too soon to hope for robotic back rubs? <figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="http://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lead-article_Moonwalk-in-style.png" alt="space helmet" class="wp-image-21029"/></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moonwalking in style</h2> Spacesuits are functional, not a fashion statement — until now. Back in October, <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-wants-you-to-do-space-in-style-with-the-prada-axiom-spacesuit/">Wired reported</a> that in 2024, Prada joined forces with Axiom Space to create the AxEMU, a lunar spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission, and suddenly, moonwalking got a couture makeover. And this isn’t just a pretty space jumpsuit. The AxEMU can handle the moon’s extreme South Pole conditions, keep astronauts comfortable during hours of extravehicular activity, and still manage to look runway-ready. Prada’s material expertise brings a new level of sleek innovation to space exploration. Ready for its debut in 2026, the AxEMU ensures astronauts will step back onto the moon in style. Prada: redefining “dressed for success,” one giant leap at a time. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sustainable spacecraft</h2> Speaking of out-of-the-world innovations, space exploration just got a sustainability upgrade with LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite. Yes, you read that right — a wooden spacecraft. Created by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, this pint-sized pioneer isn’t just a gimmick. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/05/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-launched-into-space">The Guardian described</a> how this device was made from specially treated wood, and is designed to burn up completely upon reentry, leaving no trace of space junk behind. Take that, traditional satellites! Currently aboard the International Space Station, LignoSat is set to enter orbit next month, where it will face the ultimate durability test against radiation, temperature extremes, and micrometeoroids. If it holds up, it could revolutionize satellite design, proving that even space tech can go eco-friendly. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don’t trust AI plant identification</h2> AI assistants are usually helpful, but <a href="https://gizmodo.com/ai-chatbot-joins-mushroom-hunters-group-immediately-encourages-them-to-cook-dangerous-mushroom-2000523863">as Gizmodo explained,</a> one recent mishap proved they can be downright dangerous. Enter FungiFriend, an AI assistant that joined a Facebook mushroom foraging group and promptly gave advice that could’ve turned dinner into a deadly disaster. When asked about the toxic mushroom Sarcosphaera coronaria (known for hyperaccumulating arsenic), this AI enthusiastically declared it “edible but rare” and even suggested sautéing, pickling, or tossing it into soup. Pro tip: don’t.  While FungiFriend’s culinary blunder didn’t result in actual harm, it served up a fresh warning about trusting AI for high-stakes decisions. Sure, chatbots can write essays or recommend recipes, but when asking if a mushroom is going to kill you, human expertise is still undefeated. The incident also highlighted a broader issue: AI’s ability to sound confident while being catastrophically wrong. It’s a reminder that as clever as machines get, there are some things — like distinguishing dinner from danger — that they’re just not ready to handle. For now, it’s probably best to leave the mushroom hunting to the pros and keep AI out of your survival toolkit. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hollywood, AI-style</h2> AI just landed its first starring role in filmmaking, and the implications are as bold as they are questionable. Meet Odyssey, the generative AI startup founded by former Cruise execs Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/13/this-generative-ai-startup-is-strapping-cameras-to-peoples-backs/">According to TechCrunch,</a> the company claims it can craft cinematic worlds so detailed they might make Hollywood’s finest a little nervous. The secret sauce? A 25-pound camera rig decked out with six cameras, two lidar sensors, and an inertial measurement unit (think: tech nerd’s dream setup). This contraption captures 360-degree footage to train Odyssey’s AI models. With $27 million in funding and plans to scale globally, the goal is simple: make designing immersive, lifelike environments as easy as hitting “render.” Total control over scenery, characters, lighting, and motion—no green screens required. But here’s the plot twist: while Odyssey’s tech opens the door to mind-blowing creative possibilities, it also raises some eyebrow-arching questions. Are moviegoers really ready to swap human directors for AI? And if so, what are the implications for the creative industry of the future? <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solving the last-mile Internet problem — with lasers</h2> Millions of people worldwide still live in the digital dark ages, thanks to the “last-mile” problem, the challenge of extending broadband infrastructure to remote or underserved areas without breaking the bank. But in 2024, <a href="https://time.com/7094574/x-taara/">Time</a> and <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/09/tech/lasers-fso-internet-attochron-spc/index.html">CNN</a> described innovations like Alphabet’s Taara and Attochron’s free-space optics (FSO) technology, which use lasers to deliver high-speed Internet, no cables required. These systems transmit data via beams of light, achieving fiber-like speeds of up to 20 Gbps. Taara, for example, is already connecting remote regions across India, Kenya, and Ghana by bridging rivers, rugged terrains, and even urban gaps where laying cables is impractical or impossibly expensive. Meanwhile, Attochron’s tech adds a layer of stability, tackling weather-related issues with advancements in laser pulse control, ensuring those beams don’t drop out when the weather gets moody. Of course, these technologies aren’t without their hurdles. Weather interference and deployment scalability still pose challenges. But the potential is undeniable. By bypassing the need for expensive, sprawling infrastructure, these innovations could finally make Internet access a reality for millions — and take a big step toward closing the digital divide. <figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="http://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lead-article_Foie-gras-without-the-guilt.png" alt="Can of foie gras" class="wp-image-21028"/></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Foie gras without the guilt</h2> Australian startup Vow served up a new delicacy at a swanky New York sushi bar: foie gras made from quail cells grown in a bioreactor. For those not fluent in foodie lingo, foie gras is a fancy liver pâté typically made by force-feeding ducks or geese—a process so controversial it’s banned in places like California, Germany, and the UK. But <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-now-buy-lab-grown-foie-gras-vow-cultivated-meat/">according to Wired</a>, Vow’s version skips the animal cruelty and serves up a tech-based cuisine on a silver platter. Vow CEO George Peppou is pitching their faux foie gras as the ultimate indulgence for high-end restaurants and caterers. With 51% quail cells (plus a sprinkle of plant-based fats and corn husks), Vow’s foie gras has already made its debut in Singapore. Whether it’s a $15 bar snack or part of a $250 tasting menu, it’s clear they’re aiming to make cultivated meat the talk of the foodie scene. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A year that felt like the future</h2> 2024 was a year of big swings in technology, delivering awe-inspiring advancements while reminding us of the responsibilities that come with them. From robots with humanlike touch to sustainable satellites and AI-generated worlds, we saw the extraordinary potential of innovation — and witnessed some of new tech’s pitfalls. As we look ahead to 2025, the possibilities are limitless. Will we (finally) see flying cars? AI that can crack a perfect joke? Robots that can assemble our furniture? If 2024 is any indication, the future isn’t just around the corner — it’s already here.

Domain Name Sale Stats 20th December 2024 | Highest Sale a .com $100,000

 Crunch.id: A breakdown of all announced domain sales $500 and over, Domains, venue and sale price data courtesy of Namebio.com This data assumes all sales from Park.io, Sav.com, GoDaddy, NameJet, DropCatch, Dynadot, SnapNames, Whois.ai, Catched.com, Docky.ly and NamesCon are wholesale and all others are retail. Full Rundown See bottom of page f...

Green.earth Sold for $85,000

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Trav’s List of Domains at Auction for Sunday, December 22, 2024

 DSAD.com: Please Note: The list below contains affiliate links and/or names that have been posted for a fee. It is how we pay for our time since it is a free site. More details at bottom of page. Dynadot Kup.co BiotechNews.com UsRecords.com CricketZone.c om Like.app Barracuda.io advanza.com Sedo WebVision.com Visi onaryDesign.com Quince.es Ca...

Dropped Domains, December 21: YouFraud.com, HardcoreAgent.com, BecomingBad.com and 100 More

All of the 103 names below have been deleted yesterday and are available for registration at the moment of writing. If you end up registering domains from this list, please send $5 per name via PayPal by clicking HERE.  The link will take you to a PayPal page where you simply select the number of domains you have registered through the “Quantity” section: 1 if you bought one ($5 payment), 2 if you bought two…

Undelivered mail: Spammer using DropCatch feature to harass auction winners

Winning auctions at DropCatch is a great feeling. The domain drop-catching platform offers both public and private auctions with the majority being domains that were caught on the drop. The HugeDomains-owned company does millions of dollars in revenue annually, backed by a huge number of ICANN-accredited registrars: Almost 1600 registrars, per the official source. These […] The post Undelivered mail: Spammer using DropCatch feature to harass auction winners appeared first on DomainGang.

Dropped Domains, December 21: YouFraud.com, HardcoreAgent.com, BecomingBad.com and 100 More

 Andrei Polgar: All of the 103 names below have been deleted yesterday and are available for registration at the moment of writing. If you end up registering domains from this list, please send $5 per name via PayPal by clicking HERE.  The link will take you to a PayPal page where you simply select the number of domains you have registered thro...

December Corporate Financing and Domain Upgrade Data-TOP HostAway.com $365M

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="529" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024122206233983-1024x529.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-6412"/></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">TOP HostAway.com $365M</h3> <div class="wp-block-wpcom-panel"> <div class="panel block-panel panel-default"><div class="panel-body"> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Domain</th><th>Amount (in $M)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>HostAway.com</td><td>$365M</td></tr><tr><td>SandboxAQ.com</td><td>$300M</td></tr><tr><td>Current.com</td><td>$200M</td></tr><tr><td>Zest.ai</td><td>$200M</td></tr><tr><td>OttimoPharma.com</td><td>$140M</td></tr><tr><td>PrecisionNeuro.io</td><td>$102M</td></tr><tr><td>Parafin.com</td><td>$100M</td></tr><tr><td>ICEye.com</td><td>$65M</td></tr><tr><td>AkamisBio.com</td><td>$60M</td></tr><tr><td>Keepit.com</td><td>$50M</td></tr><tr><td>BNewable.com</td><td>$41.7M</td></tr><tr><td>DeepSkyClimate.com</td><td>$40M</td></tr><tr><td>GetBasis.ai</td><td>$34M</td></tr><tr><td>Bureau.id</td><td>$30M</td></tr><tr><td>StandInsurance.com</td><td>$30M</td></tr><tr><td>Jiko.com</td><td>$29M</td></tr><tr><td>Unrivaled.basketball</td><td>$28M</td></tr><tr><td>FluidBioMed.com</td><td>$27M</td></tr><tr><td>Indapta.com</td><td>$22.5M</td></tr><tr><td>3GenConsulting.com</td><td>$22M</td></tr><tr><td>BiltApp.com</td><td>$21M</td></tr><tr><td>Anatomy.com</td><td>$19M</td></tr><tr><td>Exabits.ai</td><td>$15M</td></tr><tr><td>Askable.com</td><td>$13.1M</td></tr><tr><td>Union.build</td><td>$12M</td></tr><tr><td>RelAI.app</td><td>$12M</td></tr><tr><td>Waterfall.network</td><td>$11.6M</td></tr><tr><td>Chargezoom.com</td><td>$11.5M</td></tr><tr><td>Atlas-Invest.co</td><td>$11M</td></tr><tr><td>AcreHomes.com</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>Earos.io</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>Lava.xyz</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>MegaETH.systems</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>VantisVascular.com</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>NinTX.com.br</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>NeuroKaire.com</td><td>$10M</td></tr><tr><td>MojaveHVAC.com</td><td>$9.5M</td></tr><tr><td>Commonware.xyz</td><td>$9M</td></tr><tr><td>Rujira.network</td><td>$7M</td></tr><tr><td>BLifeProtocol.com</td><td>$7M</td></tr><tr><td>XCoub.com</td><td>$7M</td></tr><tr><td>OrqaFPV.com</td><td>$6M</td></tr><tr><td>AirTasker.com</td><td>$6M</td></tr><tr><td>Starboard.biz</td><td>$5.5M</td></tr><tr><td>SpherePay.co</td><td>$5M</td></tr><tr><td>TheBinaryHoldings.com</td><td>$5M</td></tr><tr><td>SmarDex.io</td><td>$4.5M</td></tr><tr><td>KDan.com</td><td>$4M</td></tr><tr><td>FiammaChain.io</td><td>$4M</td></tr><tr><td>NeptuneProtocol.xyz</td><td>$3.9M</td></tr><tr><td>SpinaFX.com</td><td>$3.53M</td></tr><tr><td>SpiceNet.io</td><td>$3.4M</td></tr><tr><td>Salt.ai</td><td>$3M</td></tr><tr><td>Silencio.network</td><td>$2.5M</td></tr><tr><td>TritonAnchor.com</td><td>$2.2M</td></tr><tr><td>Yei.finance</td><td>$2M</td></tr><tr><td>ArkOfPanda.com</td><td>$2M</td></tr><tr><td>SimTheoryInc.com</td><td>$2M</td></tr><tr><td>MoonRay.game</td><td>$1.75M</td></tr><tr><td>Valhalla.exchange</td><td>$1.5M</td></tr><tr><td>WithTwill.com</td><td>$1.4M</td></tr><tr><td>RetellIO.com</td><td>$1.3M</td></tr><tr><td>Redbelly.network</td><td>$600K</td></tr><tr><td>ApeScreener.app</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>BitDrome.finance</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Clikr.ai</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>PhData.io</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Telna.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>ApolloCare.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>PrivaSea.ai</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Hexagate.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>BlueJ.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Stablr.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Metya.com</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>Marinade.finance</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr><tr><td>OmniaTech.io</td><td>Undisclosed</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> </div></div> </div> December 2024 Financing Report: Startup Investments with a Focus on Premium <a href="https://domain.news/tag/domain-names/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Domain Names</a> The December 2024 financing report reveals key trends in startup investments, with a particular emphasis on companies utilizing premium domain names. Curated by <a href="https://x.com/dommunity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dommunity</a><a href="https://x.com/dommunity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a> this data sheds light on the ongoing <a href="https://domain.news/tag/digital-transformation/" title="digital transformation" target="_blank">digital transformation</a> in the global startup ecosystem, highlighting how companies are leveraging domain names to reinforce branding, capture investor attention, and build long-term market value. High-Value Investments: • HostAway.com leads with a staggering $365M investment, demonstrating significant confidence from investors in its business model and future prospects. • SandboxAQ.com follows with $300M, underscoring its strong position in the tech sector. • Current.com and Zest.ai both secured $200M, highlighting their impactful presence in financial tech and AI-driven solutions, respectively. Significant Mid-Range Investments: • Investments ranging from $50M to $140M in companies like OttimoPharma.com, PrecisionNeuro.io, and Keepit.com reflect robust funding activities aimed at driving growth and innovation in pharmaceuticals, neurotechnology, and cloud services. Emerging Startups and Growth-Focused Investments: • Smaller yet substantial investments (between $10M to $49M) in startups like DeepSkyClimate.com, Bureau.id, and FluidBioMed.com indicate focused interest in niche markets such as climate tech, digital identification, and medical technology. Undisclosed Investments: • A notable number of startups including ApeScreener.app, Clikr.ai, and PhData.io received undisclosed amounts of funding. This secrecy often suggests strategic developments in emerging technologies or innovative services where investors may be betting on potential market disruptions. Analysis: • The investment landscape in November 2024 shows a dynamic mix of high-value and strategic investments across diverse sectors, reflecting a broad investor confidence in companies that leverage technology and innovative business models to carve out significant market spaces. • The frequent appearance of tech-driven firms among the highest investments aligns with global trends towards digital transformation and <a href="https://domain.news/tag/sustainability/" title="sustainability" target="_blank">sustainability</a>, with a particular emphasis on AI, healthcare technology, and environmental solutions. • The undisclosed investments highlight a cautious yet optimistic approach towards newer or potentially riskier ventures that might lead to high rewards, demonstrating the venture capital community’s readiness to support innovation that could lead to substantial returns. Overall, the data from November 2024 reveals a healthy and vibrant investment environment where domain expertise, strategic branding with premium domain names, and innovative business models attract significant financial backing, positioning these companies for future growth and market leadership.

AUCTION RECAP OF DECEMBER 20, 2024

 DSAD.com: A look at the final auction prices, closeouts and more from the domain auction list posted on December 20, 2024. GoDaddy Names at Auction Click Here if you are unable to see the table of GoDaddy results, because you are viewing via the RSS feed. Dynadot NA.link $9 renewal $150 BioTechNews.com 29 years old and gets some traffic. Bio...

345 Domain Discoveries for December 21st

Every day we scan more than one hundred thousand domains across all the major marketplaces and pending delete lists to find domains you can buy that have sold in the past. Sale history, like the age of a domain name, is a great proxy for quality to help the cream rise to the top. Today’s list has 345 domains for sale with history. […]

$529k in Sales on December 20th – PayCard.com sold for $100,000 – Daily Market Report

The top sale of the day was PayCard.com which sold for $100,000 at Sedo. NameBio recorded 482 sales $100+ for a total of $501,583 with an average sale price of $1,041. Compared to the previous day there was an increase of 0.8% in the number of sales but the total dollar amount decreased by 31%. We also recorded an additional 1,799 sales below $100 for a total of $27,017. […]

Anthropic Appears to Have Acquired Claude.com

 DomainInvesting.com: A month ago, I noticed the Claude.com domain name transferred from Network Solutions to corporate domain registrar MarkMonitor. The domain name had been registered under Whois privacy, and it is currently registered to DNStination Inc., Mark Monitor’s privacy service. The domain name transfer was brought to my attention with th...

Undelivered mail: Spammer using DropCatch feature to harass auction winners

 DomainGang.com: Winning auctions at DropCatch is a great feeling. The domain drop-catching platform offers both public and private auctions with the majority being domains that were caught on the drop. The HugeDomains-owned company does millions of dollars in revenue annually, backed by a huge number of ICANN-accredited registrars: Almost 1600 regis...

.Fun Domain Names Surge in Popularity as Web3 Projects Flourish

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="529" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024122110101529-1024x529.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-6394"/></figure> In recent months, the <a href="https://domain.news/tag/fun/" title=".fun" target="_blank">.fun</a> domain extension has gained significant attention, particularly within the Web3 and blockchain communities. Following the success of the <a href="https://domain.news/tag/pump-fun/" title="pump.fun" target="_blank">pump.fun</a> platform, a growing number of Web3 projects have adopted .fun domains, contributing to a dramatic rise in domain transactions. As a result, .fun has become a notable player in the evolving landscape of domain names, with prominent blockchain projects like <a href="https://domain.news/tag/solana/" title="Solana" target="_blank">Solana</a> and Quant staking their claim on the extension. The Rise of .fun Domains in Web3 The rise of .fun in the Web3 space can be attributed to its unique ability to appeal to a diverse set of projects, ranging from gaming and entertainment to decentralized finance (DeFi) and beyond. As the Web3 ecosystem matures, the need for more accessible and memorable domain names has surged. .fun, with its playful and versatile nature, offers just that. The breakout success of the pump.fun platform in early 2024 highlighted the potential of .fun domains in Web3. With its innovative approach to decentralized finance and a user-friendly interface, pump.fun quickly gained traction within the crypto community, setting a precedent for other projects. The platform’s unique blend of engaging content and Web3 integration helped to solidify the .fun extension as a viable option for Web3 projects looking to make their mark. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="535" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024122110160485-1024x535.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-6396"/></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="602" height="312" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/456644ddcdc05baa1734440612d7afdf.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6398"/></figure> Surge in .fun Domain Transactions By late 2024, the .fun domain extension had firmly established itself as one of the go-to choices for Web3 projects. Transactions surged to record-breaking numbers, with key domains like warp.fun, quant.fun, solana.fun, and hype.fun being sold for amounts that reflect the growing interest in the extension. In November and December alone, several high-profile transactions were recorded: • warp.fun – $4,999 • quant.fun – $7,000 • solana.fun – $9,999 • hype.fun – $3,000 These sales mark a trend that is unlikely to slow down, as the value of Web3 domains continues to rise. According to market analysts, the demand for .fun domains is expected to grow as more projects embrace the extension for its branding potential and ability to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. What Makes .fun So Attractive? The appeal of the .fun domain goes beyond its catchy and playful nature. In an industry where digital identity is paramount, .fun offers a distinctive edge that resonates with Web3’s ethos of innovation and user-centric design. The ability to create memorable and engaging domain names allows projects to foster a sense of community and excitement—crucial components for success in the rapidly evolving Web3 space. As more blockchain platforms, decentralized apps (dApps), and NFT projects look to establish their online presence, .fun presents a compelling option that not only reflects the creativity of the Web3 movement but also offers a branding tool that sets projects apart from their competitors. Conclusion With the increasing transaction volume and the success of platforms like pump.fun, it is clear that .fun has found its niche in the Web3 domain landscape. As the demand for Web3 domains continues to grow, .fun is expected to remain a prominent choice for projects looking to make a lasting impact in the decentralized future of the internet. As we move further into 2025, Web3 projects, influencers, and domain investors alike will undoubtedly continue to keep an eye on .fun as it further cements its position in the domain industry. Whether it’s through exciting platform launches or the next big domain sale, the .fun extension is poised to be one of the most talked-about domain trends in the years to come.

345 Domain Discoveries for December 21st

 NameBio.com: Every day we scan more than one hundred thousand domains across all the major marketplaces and pending delete lists to find domains you can buy that have sold in the past. Sale history, like the age of a domain name, is a great proxy for quality to help the cream rise to the top. Today’s list has 345 domains for sale with histo...

$529k in Sales on December 20th – PayCard.com sold for $100,000 – Daily Market Report

 NameBio.com: The top sale of the day was PayCard.com which sold for $100,000 at Sedo. NameBio recorded 482 sales $100+ for a total of $501,583 with an average sale price of $1,041. Compared to the previous day there was an increase of 0.8% in the number of sales but the total dollar amount decreased by 31%. We also recorded an additional 1,799 sa...

IKE’S LIST OF DOMAINS AT AUCTION FOR Saturday, December 21st

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NVIDIA Acquires Run.ai to Strengthen AI and Cloud Infrastructure Capabilities

In a significant move to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure portfolio, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has announced the acquisition of Run.ai, a leading provider of AI orchestration and compute resource management solutions. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, is expected to further solidify NVIDIA’s leadership in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing sectors. Run.ai, known for its innovative solutions that optimize AI workloads, has gained traction in the AI community

December Corporate Financing and Domain Upgrade Data-TOP NordicCapital.com $2.08B

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="529" src="https://domain.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024122103113476-1024x529.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-6382"/></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">TOP NordicCapital.com $2.08B</h3> <div class="wp-block-wpcom-panel"> <div class="panel block-panel panel-default"><div class="panel-body"> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Domain</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amount Raised</th><th>Investors/Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>NordicCapital.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2.08B</td><td>Investing in healthcare, fintech, payments, and industrial tech</td></tr><tr><td>OuraRing.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$200M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>RemodelHealth.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$100M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>AiWyn.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$113M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>FervoEnergy.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$255M</td><td>EQ+CF</td></tr><tr><td>Nebius.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$696M</td><td>Led by Nvidia.com, Accel.com, Orbis.com</td></tr><tr><td>Decart.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$32M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Justt.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$30M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>BorealisBio.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$30M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>CarboCode.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$15.6M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>EventStore.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$12M</td><td>Rebrands as Kurrent.io</td></tr><tr><td>Next-Sense.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$12M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Jome.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$9.8M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Mindgard.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$8M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Hamming.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3.8M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>BoxBox.wtf</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2.5M</td><td>Led by Initialized.com, Volt.capital</td></tr><tr><td>Tiun.io</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2.5M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Buildpeer.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2.5M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Fantasy.top</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$4.25M</td><td>Led by Dragonfly.xyz</td></tr><tr><td>FLock.io</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>JuicyWay.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>SuperForm.xyz</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Allo.xyz</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2M</td><td>Led by Morningstar.ventures, NGC.fund, Gate.io</td></tr><tr><td>SkyNet.io</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$1.2M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Sotelix.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$1.7M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>UraniumDigital.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$1.7M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>FitSol.green</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$1M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>WakenCare.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$1.19M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>HappyBase.me</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$678K</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Magneto.systems</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$313K</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Haven1.org</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$4.6M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Cei-Africa.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$25M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>BenchStrengthVC.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$62M</td><td>1st fund, investing in early-stage tech companies</td></tr><tr><td>LeapFinancial.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3.5M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Double.finance</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3.9M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>BlueQubit.io</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$10M</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>WilsonHCG.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Rebrands as WilsonHR.com</td></tr><tr><td>Sixt-Neuwagen.de</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Rebrands to Allane.de (.com)</td></tr><tr><td>KeltbrayInfrastructureServices.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td><a href="https://domain.news/tag/rebranding/" title="Rebranding" target="_blank">Rebranding</a> as AUREOS Infrastructure Group</td></tr><tr><td>CloneOps.ai</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>BoltTech.io</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>O.XYZ</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Launching OSOL100 AI Index Fund powered by AI CEO</td></tr><tr><td>DirtCandyFarm.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Rebrands as WildCandyFarm.com</td></tr><tr><td>WilsonHCG.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Rebrands as WilsonHR.com</td></tr><tr><td>KeltbrayInfrastructureServices.com</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">–</td><td>Rebranding as AUREOS Infrastructure Group</td></tr><tr><td>NVIDIA.com </td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Acquiring </td><td>Run.ai</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> </div></div> </div> December 2024 Financing Report: Startup Investments with a Focus on Premium <a href="https://domain.news/tag/domain-names/" title="Domain Names" target="_blank">Domain Names</a> The December 2024 financing report reveals key trends in <a href="https://domain.news/tag/startup-investments/" title="startup investments" target="_blank">startup investments</a>, with a particular emphasis on companies utilizing premium domain names. Curated by <a href="https://x.com/dommunity" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/dommunity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dommunity</a><a href="https://x.com/dommunity" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/dommunity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a> this data sheds light on the ongoing <a href="https://domain.news/tag/digital-transformation/" title="digital transformation" target="_blank">digital transformation</a> in the global startup ecosystem, highlighting how companies are leveraging domain names to reinforce branding, capture investor attention, and build long-term market value. Prominent Domain Usage Domain names have evolved into more than just digital addresses; they are integral to a company’s branding strategy. The ongoing trend shows that tech and sustainable businesses are increasingly choosing short, memorable, and industry-specific domains to align their digital identity with their mission. Notable examples include TG0.co.uk, a tech-focused firm, and SuperForm.xyz, a company focusing on innovation in the digital space. The use of extensions such as .ai, .xyz, and .com underscores the value of meaningful domain choices to enhance visibility and market impact. Significant Funding Amounts December 2024 saw a significant uptick in funding across multiple sectors, with investments ranging from millions to billions of dollars. Prominent raises include NordicCapital.com, securing an astounding $2.08 billion for its focus on healthcare, fintech, and industrial technology, and OuraRing.com, which raised $200 million to continue its growth in the health-tech sector. Additionally, AiWyn.ai raised $113 million, marking the growing investment interest in <a href="https://domain.news/tag/artificial-intelligence/" title="artificial intelligence" target="_blank">artificial intelligence</a>. These sizable amounts reflect investor confidence in companies with solid tech foundations, clear market strategies, and strong domain branding. Undisclosed Investments Many companies, such as Pep2Tango.com and LnFi.network, continue to attract undisclosed funding. While the specific amounts are not revealed, these investments suggest that strategic growth is underway in emerging niches or private markets, where discretion is often key to maintaining a competitive edge. These undisclosed raises highlight a growing trend of venture capital activity in specialized, high-potential markets where financial terms are kept confidential to preserve strategic advantages. Rebranding Efforts Rebranding continues to play a critical role in aligning companies with evolving market dynamics. The transition of WilsonHCG.com to WilsonHR.com and Sixt-Neuwagen.de to Allane.de (previously .com) are prime examples of businesses seeking to modernize their image and better connect with their target audiences. Rebranding reflects the need for companies to adapt their messaging and digital presence to stay relevant in a rapidly changing business environment. By updating domain names, these companies enhance their brand’s clarity and resonance, ensuring they remain competitive in a crowded marketplace. Investment Trends Several investment trends have emerged in December 2024. The ongoing surge in renewable energy funding is evident in NeosPartners.com’s record-breaking $1.37 billion raise, signaling the growing importance of clean energy solutions. Similarly, the sustained focus on artificial intelligence, exemplified by investments in Decart.ai and Justt.ai, highlights the booming demand for AI-driven technologies. Another key trend is the increasing significance of domain name branding. Investors are becoming more discerning about the domain names associated with companies, recognizing that a premium domain can enhance both visibility and perceived value in the marketplace. The surge in funding for companies with strong digital identities demonstrates the crucial role that domain names play in driving business growth and differentiation. Conclusion The December 2024 report underscores the importance of domain names in the digital era. From notable funding raises to strategic rebranding efforts, the data reveals that domain names are a central component of a company’s long-term strategy. As investors continue to place high value on firms with strong, industry-relevant domains, the strategic use of <a href="https://domain.news/tag/premium-domains/" title="premium domains" target="_blank">premium domains</a> remains a powerful tool in capturing market attention and securing competitive advantages. The increasing focus on sustainability, AI, and innovative technologies indicates that premium domains will continue to be a vital part of shaping the future of global startups. Let me know if you’d like any further adjustments!