Domain.io overpriced by domain trading platform Aftermarket

Recently, Aftermarket.com, a specialized domain trading platform, posted on X that they are acquiring Domain.io, a domain name registration service platform, and that Aaron Oxborrow will remain with the new company. In many people's opinion, Aaron is a very smart guy and you would expect the founder to stay on.

Aftermarket is a specialized domain name trading platform, very similar to the DN.com business but with many differences. It supports users to trade through auctions and direct purchases.

Domain.io is a platform focused on providing top-level domain name registration, trading and management services, aiming to simplify the process of buying and selling domain names.

Here's what Aftermarket posted on X:

"Big news! We've acquired @domain_io and we're gearing up to launch a state-of-the-art domain marketplace this fall. We will offer fair commissions, innovative technology and a user-friendly platform, all without any subscription fees"!

The domain name domain.io was registered on 5/8/2020. ".io" is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) that originally stood for British Indian Ocean Territory. However, it is becoming more widely used for technology and startups, as "IO" is often interpreted as an acronym for "Input/Output", which is appropriate for technology and programming. Due to its short, memorable and technology-related meaning, .io domain names have become increasingly popular worldwide in recent years.