Global finances

Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, the long-time owner of MarketCap.com since created, March 1998

CoinMarketCap.com’s Legacy and Market Potential

Kolnes acknowledges CoinMarketCap.com’s significant achievements, which led to its acquisition by Binance in April 2020 for approximately $400 million, as reported by Forbes.
This valuation highlights the immense market potential for domains in the crypto and financial technology sectors.

MarketCap.com: A Rare Opportunity for Investors

MarketCap.com is like Facebook.com compared to “TheFacebook.com” (early version of Facebook) — a cleaner, broader platform designed to scale far beyond just crypto coins.

Now, Steinar Vigdel Kolnes—an experienced entrepreneur known for pioneering green energy solutions—has listed MarketCap.com for sale at a starting price of USD 3 million, or buy it now for USD 16 million. (in comparison NFTs.com was recently sold for $15M)

This versatile domain caters to a wide range of industries, including:

Cryptocurrency
Fintech
Crowdfunding
Digital marketplaces
Financial data platforms

In an era where AI-driven technologies and digital innovation are reshaping industries, MarketCap.com presents a unique investment opportunity. Its premium branding potential ensures it stands out as a high-value digital asset with limitless applications.

High profile domain name sales:

Cars.com – $872 million (2014) Buyer: Gannett Co. Notes: Valued as an asset, including the domain and associated business. The domain is a leading platform for car buying and selling in the USA.

Business.com – $345 million (2007) Buyer: RH Donnelly Notes: Initially purchased for $7.5 million in 1999, resold for this amount. A generic, high-value domain for business-related services.

LasVegas.com – $90 million (2005, paid over 35 years) Buyer: VEGAS.com, LLC Notes: Deal started with a $12 million upfront payment, with the remainder payable until 2040. Aimed to capture travel-related traffic.

CarInsurance.com – $49.7 million (2010) Buyer: QuinStreet, Inc. Notes: Acquired for its high-value niche in the insurance comparison market.

Insurance.com – $35.6 million (2010) Buyer: QuinStreet, Inc.Notes: Another QuinStreet purchase for the insurance comparison sector, leveraging high organic traffic potential.

VacationRentals.com – $35 million (2007) Buyer: HomeAway Notes: Acquired to dominate the travel and vacation rental market.

PrivateJet.com – $30.18 million (2012) Buyer: Nations Luxury Transportation (NLT), LLC Notes: Purchased partly in cash and stock, targeting high-net-worth customers in luxury travel.

Voice.com – $30 million in cash on May 30, 2019, marking the highest publicly reported all-cash domain sale at the time. The buyer, Block.one, a blockchain software developer behind the EOS cryptocurrency, acquired the domain to launch a blockchain-based social media platform called Voice, aiming to compete with platforms like Facebook by emphasizing user verification and data ownership. The seller was MicroStrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software, which had purchased the domain in 2005 from a Chinese seller for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was facilitated by GoDaddy, with Paul Nicks, GoDaddy’s Aftermarket VP, confirming the deal. The reported $30 million was before GoDaddy’s commission, estimated at 20%, suggesting the total cost to Block.one was closer to $35 million. MicroStrategy’s CMO, Marge Breya, noted that the domain’s universal appeal and searchability made it a strategic choice for instant brand recognition. Block.one later pivoted Voice.com to an NFT platform in 2021 after the social media venture gained little traction, and the company faced a $24 million SEC fine in 2019 for an unregistered ICO

Internet.com – $18 million (2009) Buyer: QuinStreet, Inc. Notes: Purchased for its broad appeal in the tech and marketing space; later listed for $35 million in 2021 but no confirmed sale at that price.

360.com – $17 million (2015) Buyer: Qihoo 360 Notes: Acquired by a Chinese internet company to enhance its online services brand.

Insure.com – $16 million (2009) Buyer: QuinStreet, Inc. Notes: Purchased for its insurance comparison platform, significantly higher than its 2001 sale price.

Chat.com – $15.5 million (2023) Buyer: OpenAI Notes: Acquired for its relevance to AI-driven communication platforms.

NFTs.com – $15 million (2022) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Purchased during the NFT market peak, tied to digital asset platforms. Purchase was facilitated by Domainer.com and GoDaddy, with Escrow.com handling the transaction. Ian Garner from Domainer.com acted as the buyer broker, and speculation suggests the buyer may be linked to DigitalArtists.com or iGaming.com, though no definitive identity was confirmed. The payment was made entirely in cash, not cryptocurrency.

Sex.com – $14 million (2005) and $13 million (2010) Buyer: Various (2005: Gary Kremen; 2010: Clover Holdings) Notes: Sold twice due to its high-traffic adult industry appeal.

Crypto.com – $12 million 2018) Buyer; Crypto.com (operated by Foris DAX MT Limited) itself, which acquired it from Matt Blaze, a cryptography professor who had owned it since 1993. The exact date within 2018 is not specified in available records.

Hotels.com – $11 million (2001) Buyer: Expedia Group Notes: Considered a bargain given its 45 million monthly visitors today.

Tesla.com – $11 million (2014) Buyer: Tesla, Inc. Notes: Took 10 years of negotiations to secure, critical for brand alignment.

AI.com – $11 million (2023) Buyer: OpenAI Notes: Acquired for its relevance to artificial intelligence branding.

Fund.com – $10 million (2008) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Targeted financial services but has not maintained significant activity.

Connect.com – $10 million (Not dated in sources) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Valued for its broad applicability in networking and tech.

Porn.com – $9.5 million (2007) Buyer: MXN Limited Notes: High-value adult industry domain with significant traffic.

Porno.com – $8.9 million (2015) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Another adult industry domain with strong market demand.

HealthInsurance.com – $8.8 million (Not dated in sources) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Valued for its niche in the insurance sector.

Fb.com – $8.5 million (2010) Buyer: Facebook (Meta) Notes: Acquired from the American Farm Bureau Federation for internal use and to capture mistyped traffic.

Gold.com – $8.515 million (2023) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Purchased for its direct relevance to gold sales and branding.

Shoes.com – $7 million (2017) Buyer: Walmart Notes: Acquired for retail branding in the footwear market.

We.com – $6 million (2015) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Short, memorable domain with broad applicability.

Toys.com – $5.1 million (2009) Buyer: ToysRUs Notes: Purchased to strengthen its online retail presence.

Social.com – $2.6 million (2011) Buyer: Salesforce Notes: Redirects to Salesforce’s advertising pages, leveraging social media branding.

Youxi.com – $2.4 million (2014) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Means “games” in Chinese, valued for gaming market potential.

KK.com – $2.4 million (2013) Buyer: Liang Zeng (Zijin Digital Plaza, Beijing) Notes: Short, memorable domain, now inactive.

Fly.com – $2.4 million (2009) Buyer: Travelzoo Notes: Used for flight comparison services, similar to Kayak.

Auction.com – $1.7 million (2009) Buyer: Real Estate Disposition Corp. Notes: Acquired for real estate auction services.

Dating.com – $1.7 million (2012) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Purchased for online dating services.

Cameras.com – $1.5 million (2006) Buyer: Sig Solares (Parked.com) Notes: Acquired for potential resale and camera retail.

Ticket.com – $1.5 million (2009) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Redirected to StubHub initially, now a Swedish reservation site.

Shift.com – $1.365 million (2024) Buyer: Shift (Canadian web browser company) Notes: Purchased during a bankruptcy sale.

eBet.com – $1.35 million (2015) Buyer: Network Solutions Notes: Sold by domain investor Rick Schwartz after holding it for nearly 20 years.

Ad.com – $1.2 million (2009) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed Notes: Valued for its advertising industry relevance.

MM.com – $1.2 million (2014) Buyer: Hangzhou Duomai E-Commerce Co. Ltd. Notes: Short, two-letter domain with broad appeal.

Unlock.com – $1.228 million (2022) Buyer: Not publicly disclosed

Contact Information

To inquire about acquiring MarketCap.com, reach out to:
Owner: Steinar V. Kolnes
Website: marketcap.com
Email: steinar@marketcap.com / steinar@kolnes.com
X (Twitter): @steinarkolnes | @marketcap__com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/skolnes
Phone/WhatsApp: +47 900 42 374

Ready to buy the domain name MarketCap.com now?
The first person to transfer 16,000,000 USDC via one of the approved blockchains will own the domain name!
Contact me through any of the provided contact methods, and I will send you the domain Auth-Info/EPP code once payment is confirmed.