Matt Gould Talks Onchain Domains, DNS, and the Future of Digital Identity on DomainSherpa

A recent episode of DomainSherpa took a deep dive into the world of onchain domains, featuring our CEO Matthew Gould. Matt sat down with the hosts to talk about our latest innovations, the evolving role of domains in digital identity, and how blockchain technology is shaping the future of the domain industry.

Matt shared updates on our growing ecosystem and how we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the domain space. He talked about our latest patents, upcoming advancements, and our mission to make blockchain-based domains more accessible and secure.

We’re not just a domain registrar—we’re also a marketplace where users can buy, sell, and trade onchain domains with full ownership. With us, domain holders have complete control, without reliance on third parties.

One of the biggest discussions in the domain world right now is the upcoming ICANN gTLD round. Matt shared his thoughts on how this expansion could impact both traditional and onchain domains, and how we’re working to bridge the gap between the two.

“Traditional and onchain domains are converging. We see an opportunity to bridge the two worlds, providing domain owners with the ability to tokenize and trade their domains onchain.”

By integrating Web3 functionality with legacy domains, we’re making onchain domains more usable, interoperable, and accessible to a wider audience.

With AI and crypto reshaping industries at a rapid pace, Matt touched on how these technologies are transforming domain management and authentication. AI is streamlining processes, while crypto adoption is unlocking new ways to use domains for payments and identity.

“Crypto and AI are reshaping how we think about identity and ownership. We’re making sure that domains aren’t just addresses, but dynamic identities that users and bots can build upon.”

One of the biggest innovations we’ve introduced is the ability to bring DNS domains onchain. Matt explained how our marketplace is making it easier for domainers to tokenize and trade their DNS domains instantly, with a low 3% commission fee.

“We see an opportunity to bring DNS domains into the onchain world, allowing domainers to unlock new value and seamless trading.”

By adding blockchain utility to traditional domains, we’re creating a system where domain owners can retain their existing names while benefiting from decentralized control, enhanced security, and new monetization opportunities.

This is especially important for domain investors and businesses looking to improve liquidity and simplify transactions. With our marketplace, domainers now have a powerful tool to expand their trading opportunities.

Matt’s conversation on DomainSherpa made one thing clear: we’re committed to making onchain domains the future of digital identity and ownership. Whether through trading innovations, usability improvements, or deeper integration with DNS, we’re continuing to push forward.

To hear the full conversation, check out the latest episode of DomainSherpa and stay tuned for more updates.