Domain Glossary
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Wallet Address
The long alphanumeric string used to receive cryptocurrency — Web3 domains replace these with human-readable names.
Wayback Machine
The Internet Archive tool for viewing historical website snapshots — used by domain investors for research.
Web3
The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain, enabling user-owned domains and digital identity.
Web3 Username
A blockchain-based, user-owned identity that works across decentralized applications.
WHOIS
A public database showing who registered a domain name and when it expires.
Wholesale Value
The quick-sale price to another investor, typically well below what an end user would pay.
Wildcard DNS
A DNS record using * to match any subdomain that doesn't have a specific record.
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
The UN's IP agency and largest UDRP dispute resolution provider — its case database is essential for domain research.
WWW (World Wide Web)
The classic subdomain prefix for websites — "www.example.com" — still common but optional today.