Navigating Web3 Brand Protection in the Era of Uncertainty: A Conversation with Shane Layman of Markmonitor Group
An industry leader in corporate domain management, Shane Layman works closely with some of the world’s most recognizable corporations to help protect and manage their brand names online. This positions him at a unique crossroads where domain name governance and policy, brand protection, and end user trends collide.
January 15, 2026
2025 in Review: How .locker Helped Pave the Way for Interoperable Domains
Here’s a look back at how .locker helped move interoperable domains from concept to reality in 2025.
January 2, 2026
Your Digital Wallet is About to Get an AI Upgrade
In the next few years, your digital wallet is going to change dramatically. It will become your personal, user-owned command center for navigating the AI-powered world of Web3.
December 29, 2025
Digital Wallets, Web3, and the Rise of Digital Identity
The next generation of wallets isn’t limited to credit cards or bank transfers- they’re becoming the gateway to Web3.
December 22, 2025
ENS: Expanding the Internet’s Namespace into Web3
From recent appearances at ICANN in Prague and Dublin, to strategic partnerships and real-world integrations like .locker, ENS is proving that Web3 naming doesn’t replace the traditional internet- it expands it.
December 17, 2025
The Necessary Convergence: Why Web3 Digital Identity Must Anchor to the Global Domain Name System
Achieving enterprise level and consumer growth in Web3 hinges not simply on advancing blockchain efficiency, but on the implementation of a seamless and unified digital identity framework utilizing the Domain Name System (DNS).
December 16, 2025
Future-Proofing gTLDs with Minting as a Service
MaaS enables registries to extend their TLDs beyond traditional DNS and into blockchain-based naming systems BNS and ENS, unlocking new utility, new revenue models, and a path to long-term differentiation without sacrificing the stability of the existing Web2 ecosystem.
December 10, 2025
