{
  "id": 310198,
  "title": "A domain can now say it is for sale, in DNS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/a-domain-can-now-say-it-is-for-sale-in-dns",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T13:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://specification.website/spec/foundations/for-sale-dns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The _for-sale DNS leaf node name, defined by RFC 10023, allows domain owners to indicate that a specific domain is available for purchase without disrupting the site's functionality or altering the WHOIS and RDAP information. A TXT record published at _for-sale.example.com signals to potential buyers that the domain is negotiable, while maintaining the live site, email, and mail services. The purpose of this convention is to provide a channel for domains that have never had an explicit sale signal, enabling interested buyers to learn about the opportunity directly. This method of signaling a domain's availability through DNS is useful for brokers and automated availability services, as it offers an additional lookup option that a website's homepage cannot convey. By including the record in the DNS zone file, the risk to the site is minimal, as browsers do not display the _for-sale record. To ensure authenticity, it is recommended to sign the zone with DNSSEC when publishing the _for-sale record.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "for-sale DNS leaf node allows domain owners to indicate domain availability for purchase.",
    "Publishing for-sale record minimizes risk, as browsers do not display the record."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/310198.png",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hacker News Best",
        "title": "A domain can now say it is for sale, in DNS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/a-domain-can-now-say-it-is-for-sale-in-dns-320136",
        "published": "2026-08-08T13:26:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}