Jason Franklin
39 posts on technology, blockchain, domain names, and more
The acquisition is now official. Microsoft officially owns GitHub for $7.5 billion in stock - and the developer community is watching closely to see what comes next.
Jason Franklin·June 11, 2018·4 min read
Microsoft has announced its intention to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion in stock - a move that sent shockwaves through the developer community and raised deep questions about the future of open source.
Jason Franklin·June 4, 2018·5 min read
At the Consensus 2018 blockchain conference, Block-Chain.com sold for $1 million - a landmark transaction at the intersection of domain investing and the rapidly growing blockchain industry.
Jason Franklin·May 20, 2018·4 min read
Building a strategic portfolio of .company domain names - exploring the investment potential and brand use cases for one of the more versatile new gTLD extensions.
Jason Franklin·May 10, 2018·4 min read
Austin.com, one of the most coveted city domain names in the United States, has been put up for sale - attracting attention from city governments, tourism boards, and investors alike.
Jason Franklin·April 22, 2018·4 min read
The commitment to continuous learning is one of the most powerful investments you can make in yourself - and in an era of rapid technological change, it's more important than ever.
Jason Franklin·April 5, 2018·4 min read
The analogy between domain names and real estate has never been more accurate. Domain names have location value, scarcity, and investment potential - just like prime physical property.
Jason Franklin·March 10, 2018·5 min read
An interesting discovery in the new gTLD space - the domain Voice.company currently forwards visitors directly to Google, highlighting the creative and sometimes unexpected ways new extensions are being used.
Jason Franklin·February 20, 2018·3 min read
Philanthropy doesn't require a billion-dollar foundation. There are countless meaningful ways to give back and make a real difference in your community and the world.
Jason Franklin·January 15, 2018·4 min read