_for-sale DNS records
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A proposed DNS TXT record to signal domain availability for sale while keeping the site live.
The `_for-sale` DNS record, defined by RFC 10023 (Informational, July 2026), lets domain owners signal availability for purchase without parking the site. The TXT record uses a mandatory version tag (`v=FORSALE1;`) and one optional tag-value pair per record (e.g., `furi=`, `fval=`). It targets brokers and automated services, not browsers. Key rules: one pair per record, 255-octet max per string, TTL at 3600 or below, remove when sold. DNSSEC signing is recommended.
The article warns against cramming multiple pairs into one record, publishing without intent to sell, or treating the record as a binding offer.
What commenters are saying
Many commenters criticized the article itself as AI-generated slop, citing the website's commit history showing Claude authorship. One commenter noted the site has been trying to gain legitimacy for months.
A significant subthread discussed trademark risks: offering a domain for sale can be used against you in UDRP arbitration, showing you don't need the domain. Several commenters shared anecdotes about losing domains to companies with trademarks. Others debated whether the non-binding nature of the record makes it useless compared to actual sales pages with buy-now buttons.