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An Amazon coin? Amazon.com registers cryptocurrency domain names
by Andrew Allemann — November 1, 2017 Uncategorized 19 Comments
Tech giant registers three domain names related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
The Whois record for AmazonEthereum.com.
Amazon.com registered three domain names yesterday related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies: amazoncryptocurrencies.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com and amazonethereum.com.
The domain name registrations might suggest that Amazon is getting ready to do something on the Ethereum blockchain or release its own cryptocurrency. However, I caution that Amazon is overzealous when it comes to defensive domain name registrations. I believe that some of the registrations are done at arms-length by a brand protection agency.
The registrations come a week after Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin graded tech giants on their blockchain readiness. On Amazon, Lubin said “Amazon, we’ve not seen that much, so we’ll see.”
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19 Comments Tags: Amazon cryptocurrency, Amazon Ethereum, amazon.com
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JohnUK says
November 1, 2017 at 9:04 am
I see a Court case coming, since Ethereum (TM) is a Trademark and thus Amazon(tm) may well find themselves on the other side of the UDRP for a change.
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J.R. says
November 1, 2017 at 5:47 pm
Yep. I was going to post the same thing. Great observation.
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J.R. says
November 1, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Now, how does this impact the sell of Ethereum.com? Does this create a UDRP situation where Ethereum Org goes after Amazon and Ethereum.com registrant on cyber-squatting claim?
…stay tuned.
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Anunt says
November 1, 2017 at 9:36 am
Ethereum going to $1000 after Amazon partnership. ETH is at $300 now…buy all you can…Good Luck…you heard it here first.
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Josh says
November 1, 2017 at 9:45 am
Amazon will not partner with an unstable coin that has had so many security issues with using it to create your own its a nightmare waiting to happen. My guess is it’s just a name they picked up to offer it for sale. They also own amazonbitcoin.com does that mean they will partner with them too LOL
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Stew says
November 1, 2017 at 9:51 am
Let me guess, you own bitcoin?.
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Geir says
November 1, 2017 at 11:15 am
Why don’t you read up on what ethereum actually is, and then comment? It’s not just a ”coin” like bitcoin. It’s a platform that companies and people can build upon.
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Nuno Bispo says
November 2, 2017 at 8:16 am
Josh, you definitely don’t know what are you talking about. Get informed before of just shouting your own thoughts and biased perception
Ethereum has more stability for long term sustainability than BTC.
Get to know more about Enterprise Ethereum Alliance > https://entethalliance.org/members/
Even Microsoft is already providing Ethereum blockchain infrastructure to other companies -http://www.technologyrecord.com/Article/microsoft-joins-blockchain-innovators-in-enterprise-ethereum-alliance-57798
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Josh says
November 1, 2017 at 11:28 am
For starters I was being sarcastic and secondly I know ethereum quite well, VERY well. It is still a security risk to build a coin on, google it but more theft happened as a result then any other coin.
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Ron says
November 1, 2017 at 12:43 pm
Amazon is it’s own eco system literally, it is time for it’s own currency.
There are many in the Seattle area who will be having a very nice xmas this year.
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Mugambo Group Inc. says
November 1, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Well, let’s keep our fingers crossed until we see what Ethereum’s response will be.
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Job Ninja 2.0 says
November 1, 2017 at 4:01 pm
Logic would suggest that they are positioning themselves for a crypto that’s accepts in grocery chain and at home delivery of goods for brand recognition.
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iota says
November 1, 2017 at 6:24 pm
Obviously, Amazon would only use IOTA. It’s the only crypto that makes sense (unlimited scalability, No forks or spoons and feeless. Eth and Bitcoin are useless and cost too much, too slow and over valued. Get off the hype train of Historic Cryptos.
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BobbyAzarian says
November 1, 2017 at 8:45 pm
Would they ever use Lisk? I just bought Amazonlisk.com
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HB says
November 1, 2017 at 11:07 pm
This is not news. Amazon Coin has been available since forever.
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Jon Pitter says
November 2, 2017 at 1:40 am
2 More Domain Register In November
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M. Menius says
November 2, 2017 at 3:40 am
Congrats, Andrew, on DNW honorable mention at CNBC:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/01/amazon-buys-crypto-domains-bitcoin-ethereum.html
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Andrew Allemann says
November 2, 2017 at 8:02 am
Thanks!
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overflame says
November 2, 2017 at 4:58 am
IMO a anti-cybersquatting move. They may be working at a Amazon cryptocurrency but they will probably implement it directly on their main website as a form of payment and maybe even a wallet.
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