Domain Stock Exchange?!?! - GoFuckYourself.com

Shey · 02-21-2008, 07:57 AM

"Fusu.com, synonymous with ?Future Success?, is the world?s first Domain Stock Exchange and is in public beta right now. Instead of buying domains in its entirety, it allows investors to invest in fractional ownership (?shares?) of domains. Like a traditional stock exchange, Fusu provides the trading platform for owners, shareholders and investors.

Domain owners can list up to 45% of their domain on the public market and get immediate liquidity as investors buy in.
Investors on the other hand can buy percentage ownership in domains and trade their shares, thus benefiting from the increase in domain values. Fusu is the clearing house - like a traditional stock exchange, it provides the platform for owners, shareholders and investors.

What is the advantage of listing my domain on the Domain Stock Exchange? By listing your domain on Fusu, you can get immediate liquidity without giving up control of your domain. At the same time, you gain exposure and visibility for your premium name, and benefit directly from its increase in value.
If I list my domain on the Exchange, what commitments am I entering?

Domain owners are required to split the revenue of a domain sale with their shareholders. In addition, if a domain is sold for less than 150% of the current market value, then the approval of 90% of all shareholders is required. In order to guarantee that a domain is not sold bypassing Fusu and the domain?s shareholders, domain owners are required to keep the listed domains with Fusu Certified Registrars. When I list my domain on the Exchange, do I loose control?

No; since you can sell a maximum of 45%, you remain the owner and in control of the name. You can decide to sell the name at any point. Depending on the sale price, you will need the approval of 90% of the shareholders; if the sale price is higher than 150% of the current market value, the shareholders will be paid out automatically."

Full Story: http://www.domainnews.com/general/20...ain-investors/

I know there are some domain people here so I was just wondering your thoughts on this idea. Seems like a great idea but I can see a few issues arising from it.

ae-sc · 02-21-2008, 07:58 AM

Seems like a decent idea, I like the idea of 45% max.

Good for liquidity

:p

GrouchyAdmin · 02-21-2008, 07:59 AM

"This isn't a scam at all." That's my first thought. My second was, "They don't even know what the hell they're selling." My third was, "Neither would the people who will use their services."

There's no real way to have any stake in a domain; whoever controls the ownership rights, and thus, the nameservers, controls the domain.

ADL Colin · 02-21-2008, 08:01 AM

pretty wild. Who will provide oversight of the bookwork though?

GrouchyAdmin · 02-21-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ADL Colin

pretty wild. Who will provide oversight of the bookwork though?

KSEX.

(What? Too soon?)

Shey · 02-21-2008, 10:11 AM

Maybe wait until they are a bit more established before jumping on that ship.

polish_aristocrat · 02-21-2008, 10:28 AM

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crockett · 02-21-2008, 10:37 AM

Yea I don't get how they will handel ownership. The guy who has control of it owns it.

acratophorum · 02-21-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shey

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What is the advantage of listing my domain on the Domain Stock Exchange? By listing your domain on Fusu, you can get immediate liquidity without giving up control of your domain.

If you accept money in exchange for ownership you will lose at least some control. Companies who go public lose a tremendous amount of control. I don't see how it could be any different...

ae-sc · 02-21-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by acratophorum

If you accept money in exchange for ownership you will lose at least some control. Companies who go public lose a tremendous amount of control. I don't see how it could be any different...

I believe that the way that it will work is Majority control (55% or more) is kept by the original owner, and the rest is put on the market for "shares". The people who buy are "silent" shareholders.

acratophorum · 02-21-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ae-sc

I believe that the way that it will work is Majority control (55% or more) is kept by the original owner, and the rest is put on the market for "shares". The people who buy are "silent" shareholders.

I hear ya. Well, it takes either a really gusty investor or an idiot to invest potentially millions of dollars into something where he is a 'silent' partner, especially when he does not have the same legal protection afforded to shareholders of public companies.

02-21-2008, 07:57 AM	#1
Shey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,654	Domain Stock Exchange?!?! "Fusu.com, synonymous with ?Future Success?, is the world?s first Domain Stock Exchange and is in public beta right now. Instead of buying domains in its entirety, it allows investors to invest in fractional ownership (?shares?) of domains. Like a traditional stock exchange, Fusu provides the trading platform for owners, shareholders and investors. Domain owners can list up to 45% of their domain on the public market and get immediate liquidity as investors buy in. Investors on the other hand can buy percentage ownership in domains and trade their shares, thus benefiting from the increase in domain values. Fusu is the clearing house - like a traditional stock exchange, it provides the platform for owners, shareholders and investors. What is the advantage of listing my domain on the Domain Stock Exchange? By listing your domain on Fusu, you can get immediate liquidity without giving up control of your domain. At the same time, you gain exposure and visibility for your premium name, and benefit directly from its increase in value. If I list my domain on the Exchange, what commitments am I entering? Domain owners are required to split the revenue of a domain sale with their shareholders. In addition, if a domain is sold for less than 150% of the current market value, then the approval of 90% of all shareholders is required. In order to guarantee that a domain is not sold bypassing Fusu and the domain?s shareholders, domain owners are required to keep the listed domains with Fusu Certified Registrars. When I list my domain on the Exchange, do I loose control? No; since you can sell a maximum of 45%, you remain the owner and in control of the name. You can decide to sell the name at any point. Depending on the sale price, you will need the approval of 90% of the shareholders; if the sale price is higher than 150% of the current market value, the shareholders will be paid out automatically." Full Story: http://www.domainnews.com/general/20...ain-investors/ I know there are some domain people here so I was just wondering your thoughts on this idea. Seems like a great idea but I can see a few issues arising from it. __________________ Regards, Shey <at> datePROFITS.com\| ICQ: 279858568 \| Skype: sheysworld \| Y!M: sheyla702 datePROFITS: Every Niche of ExGF Dating Sites!

02-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#2
ae-sc Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the coast ICQ:359-484-875 Posts: 507	Seems like a decent idea, I like the idea of 45% max. Good for liquidity :p __________________ Unlimited Domains, DNS Wild Cards, Unlimited POP3 Accounts, Unlimited Email Forwarding, Full CGI And Perl Access, PHP/MySql As Always, 1/2 Price DreamHost Accounts (Adult Friendly) using the Code "SLASHHALF"

02-21-2008, 07:59 AM	#3
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	"This isn't a scam at all." That's my first thought. My second was, "They don't even know what the hell they're selling." My third was, "Neither would the people who will use their services." There's no real way to have any stake in a domain; whoever controls the ownership rights, and thus, the nameservers, controls the domain. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

02-21-2008, 08:01 AM	#4
ADL Colin Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Tube Titans, USA Posts: 11,929	pretty wild. Who will provide oversight of the bookwork though? __________________ Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY! skype = "adultdatelink"

02-21-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
Shey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,654	Maybe wait until they are a bit more established before jumping on that ship. __________________ Regards, Shey <at> datePROFITS.com\| ICQ: 279858568 \| Skype: sheysworld \| Y!M: sheyla702 datePROFITS: Every Niche of ExGF Dating Sites!

02-21-2008, 10:28 AM	#7
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	can you apply with CumOnMyFace.com ? __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

02-21-2008, 10:37 AM	#8
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	Yea I don't get how they will handel ownership. The guy who has control of it owns it. __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.