In this episode of Digital Real Estate Unlocked, host Kyle Mitchell sits down with domain industry veteran Fred Mercaldo to trace the evolution of domain investing from its beginnings in the 1990s to today’s AI-driven digital economy. They explore how the market matured, why premium domains still outperform, and where smart investors are finding new opportunities in 2025.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• How the first domain investors in the 1990s created a multi-billion-dollar industry
• What the dot-com bubble taught domain owners about long-term value
• Why GeoDomains like Scottsdale.com and Atlanta.com became powerful business platforms
• The rise of new domain extensions (.ai, .io, .xyz) and how startups use them
• Fred Mercaldo’s top 3 lessons from 30 years in digital real estate
• Why 2025 marks the start of the “digital property management” era

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about digital asset development: DomainifyAI.com
• Explore current domain sales data: NameBio.com
• Domain marketplaces mentioned: Sedo.com, Afternic.com
• News and analysis: DNJournal.com

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