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The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
Whoever sets the rules for names often captures the money that follows. That's the core idea...
February 25, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
Picking an esports domain sounds simple until you try to buy one. You need a name people remember
February 24, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park
How a TLD Becomes an Industry Standard (.io, .tv, .gg Case Studies)
How a TLD Becomes an Industry Standard (.io, .tv, .gg Case Studies)
A few letters after a dot can turn into a business signal, and when enough people treat that signal
February 24, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park
History of Esports Online Identity, From Clan Tags to Brands
History of Esports Online Identity, From Clan Tags to Brands
Esports used to be simple: a nickname on a scoreboard, a clan tag in brackets, and maybe a brag...
February 22, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park
Why the Internet Needs a .esports Domain for Trust and Names
Why the Internet Needs a .esports Domain for Trust and Names
Fake ticket pages, lookalike team stores, and copycat tournament hubs keep showing up because ...
February 22, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park

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The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
Whoever sets the rules for names often captures the money that follows. That's the core idea...
February 25, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park
Broadcast Rights in Esports vs Traditional Sports, Control and Cash
Broadcast Rights in Esports vs Traditional Sports, Control and Cash
Broadcast rights sound like inside-baseball, but they decide something simple, who gets to show...
February 24, 2026
Infrastructure
Daniel Park
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
Picking an esports domain sounds simple until you try to buy one. You need a name people remember
February 24, 2026
.esports
Daniel Park

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The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
The Commercial Value of Namespace Control in Sector TLDs
Whoever sets the rules for names often captures the money that follows. That's the core idea...
February 25, 2026
.esports
Broadcast Rights in Esports vs Traditional Sports, Control and Cash
Broadcast Rights in Esports vs Traditional Sports, Control and Cash
Broadcast rights sound like inside-baseball, but they decide something simple, who gets to show...
February 24, 2026
Infrastructure
Why Europe Is Falling Behind in Esports (2026 Scoreboard)
Why Europe Is Falling Behind in Esports (2026 Scoreboard)
Europe isn't collapsing in esports, it's getting outpaced. That difference matters, because a market
February 24, 2026
Geopolitics
The Biggest Esports Acquisition Deals in History (2011 to Feb 2026)
The Biggest Esports Acquisition Deals in History (2011 to Feb 2026)
Esports looks like pure competition on screen, but the business behind it runs on ownership...
February 24, 2026
Market
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
.esports vs .gg vs .io vs .com, Choosing an Esports Domain (2026)
Picking an esports domain sounds simple until you try to buy one. You need a name people remember
February 24, 2026
.esports
The Esports Data Market in 2026, Rights, Buyers, and Size
The Esports Data Market in 2026, Rights, Buyers, and Size
A live teamfight swings the kill count, the odds shift, and a bettor gets a new price in seconds. At
February 24, 2026
Infrastructure
UAE vs Saudi Arabia, the Esports Soft Power Race in 2026
UAE vs Saudi Arabia, the Esports Soft Power Race in 2026
Esports has turned into a soft power contest, not just a pastime. Big tournaments now sell a country
February 24, 2026
Geopolitics
Private Equity in Esports (2026), Deals, Terms, and Returns
Private Equity in Esports (2026), Deals, Terms, and Returns
Esports still gets checks in February 2026, but the easy-growth story is over. Team valuations ...
February 24, 2026
Market
How a TLD Becomes an Industry Standard (.io, .tv, .gg Case Studies)
How a TLD Becomes an Industry Standard (.io, .tv, .gg Case Studies)
A few letters after a dot can turn into a business signal, and when enough people treat that signal
February 24, 2026
.esports
Streaming Platforms and Esports, Who Controls Viewers in 2026? The Power Shift
Streaming Platforms and Esports, Who Controls Viewers in 2026? The Power Shift
Who really controls esports in February 2026, the leagues that run the brackets, or the platforms th
February 24, 2026
Infrastructure
Esports Diplomacy, How Tournaments Become Political Tools
Esports Diplomacy, How Tournaments Become Political Tools
A packed arena and a full Twitch chat can do what a reception line can't, it puts countries in front
February 24, 2026
Geopolitics
The ROI of Esports Sponsorships, Metrics That Prove Value
The ROI of Esports Sponsorships, Metrics That Prove Value
Esports sponsorship looks exciting on a deck, right up until the CFO asks, "What did we get back?" I
February 24, 2026
Market
History of Esports Online Identity, From Clan Tags to Brands
History of Esports Online Identity, From Clan Tags to Brands
Esports used to be simple: a nickname on a scoreboard, a clan tag in brackets, and maybe a brag...
February 22, 2026
.esports
Who Owns Esports Digital Identity in 2026, Why It's Fragmented
Who Owns Esports Digital Identity in 2026, Why It's Fragmented
A pro player can win on Friday night and still feel invisible by Monday morning.
February 22, 2026
Infrastructure
Does China Control Global Esports? Power, Rights, and Limits
Does China Control Global Esports? Power, Rights, and Limits
China doesn't fully control global esports, but Chinese publishers and platforms shape many...
February 22, 2026
Geopolitics
Why Traditional Investors Lost Money in Esports (2018-2026)
Why Traditional Investors Lost Money in Esports (2018-2026)
Wall Street bought the esports story like it was the next NFL or NBA, then paid peak prices in 2018
February 22, 2026
Market
Why the Internet Needs a .esports Domain for Trust and Names
Why the Internet Needs a .esports Domain for Trust and Names
Fake ticket pages, lookalike team stores, and copycat tournament hubs keep showing up because ...
February 22, 2026
.esports
The Domain Layer of Esports, How Names Drive Trust and Revenue
The Domain Layer of Esports, How Names Drive Trust and Revenue
Every team, tournament, sponsor, and fan community lives somewhere online, and that "somewhere"
February 22, 2026
Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia's Global Esports Strategy, PIF Deals, Mega-Events, and the 2030 Plan
Saudi Arabia's Global Esports Strategy, PIF Deals, Mega-Events, and the 2030 Plan
Saudi Arabia has turned esports from a side bet into a state-backed project tied to Vision 2030.
February 22, 2026
Geopolitics
The Real Valuation of Esports Franchises, How Buyers Price Teams
The Real Valuation of Esports Franchises, How Buyers Price Teams
Headlines can make esports franchise values sound like they're on the same track as the NBA or NFL.
February 21, 2026
Market