The auction of a collection of domains relating to Bitcoin, including some that were created just after its launch in 2010 is underway.
Lloyds Auctions claims that the majority of domains were purchased at auction. registered Bidders can now bid on a lot that was offered in 2010.
This collection covers the core Bitcoin areas of payments, custody and exchanges as well as education, infrastructure, and training. Examples include BitcoinBlockchain.com, BitcoinWallets.com, BitcoinExchanges.com, BitcoinRemittances.com and BitcoinBooks.com.
The lot also features geographically targeted names such as JapanBitcoin.com, GermanyBitcoin.com, AfricaBitcoin.com and UnitedKingdomBitcoin.com.
The registrations are not linked directly to any Bitcoin developers, but the dates of their early filings has fueled speculation.
Lee Hames from Lloyds Auctions described this offering as “a full suite of digital assets that define the Bitcoin space online.” The buyer was also mentioned by him “won’t just own names, they’ll own the language of Bitcoin’s digital economy.”
This sale comes after the auction for XBT.com, which raised $3 million in April this year, by Lloyds Auctions. An Australian auctioneer, Lloyds Auctions handles a variety of sales including real estate, vehicles, collectibles and digital assets.
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Record domain sales for crypto names
Domain names like Voice.com sold for $30 million dollars in 2019, and 360.com was $17 million. 2015. .coms that are short and highly brandable have been consistently priced high by companies looking to gain visibility online.
The domains that are related to cryptography have also followed the same pattern. BTC.com became popular in 2014. sold Monaco rebranded to Crypto.com in 2018 after acquiring the ETH.com brand for about $1 million. In 2017, ETH.com was sold for approximately $2 million. domain A deal between 10 and 12 million dollars is possible.
NFTs.com was sold recently for 15 million dollars. 2022CryptoBank.com brought in $1.35million the same year.
Crypto-related domain names are still active in 2025. Domain Names crypto.bot sold through Sedo for $250,000, while Lloyds’ $3 million auction of XBT.com in April set the latest benchmark for Bitcoin-related domains.
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The Web3 domains are gaining traction with traditional sales
Blockchain-based “Web3 domains” Have emerged as a new market niche. Web3 is a new type of domain that functions as a digital address and identifier.
You can also find out more about the following: Ethereum Name Service Other providers, such as Unstoppable Domains You can choose from.crypto,.nft and other extensions.
Some names are also worth significant sums. Paradigm.eth changed hands in October 2021 For 420 ETH or approximately $1.5 million. The following transactions deserve mention 000.eth For 300 ETH or approximately $320,000 when sold.
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Source: cointelegraph.com
