In 2016, the .ee national domain faced a long-standing problem: the unfair technical advantage of so-called domain catchers. The solution? Implement a transparent auction system that would create a level playing field for all interested parties. It wasn’t inspired by anything else but was a purely internal initiative – with the goal of fairness, not profit. The .cz registry did an interview with our Head of Development, Timo Võhmar, and discussed our domain auction system and experiences.

These days, no one is untouched by the power of AI. Search engines like Google are being replaced by tools like ChatGPT, and many of the old rules of marketing are changing fast. So what does that mean for your website and domain name? Here's what you need to know.

May brought us the annual CENTR Jamboree, where domain experts from across Europe gathered to talk about the latest in internet domains. This year’s event was bigger than ever and covered a wide range of topics—from everyday work to long-term changes. Of course, the representation of the Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) was there too.