# Verisign

> Verisign operates the authoritative registries for .com and .net, supplies other domain registry services, operates the A and J DNS root server identities, and maintains the DNS root zone under an agreement with ICANN. It earns recurring wholesale registration and renewal fees through registrars.

- **Founded:** 1995
- **Headquarters:** Reston, United States
- **Founders:** Jim Bidzos (Founder; Executive Chairman, President and CEO)
- **Products:** .com registry, .net registry, Root Zone Maintainer services, NameStudio, Additional TLD registry services
- **Notable:** Nasdaq listing under VRSN following its 1998 IPO., Company reported 29 years of continuous .com and .net DNS resolution availability in July 2026., 182.5 million .com and .net registrations at September 30, 2026.

## Products & services

- **.com registry** — Wholesale domain registration, renewal and authoritative DNS resolution through accredited registrars.
- **.net registry** — Registry and authoritative resolution services for .net.
- **Root Zone Maintainer services** — Maintains and distributes authentic DNS root zone files under agreement with ICANN; separate from operating the A and J root server identities.
- **NameStudio** — API-based domain name suggestion service for domain research and registrar integration.
- **Additional TLD registry services** — Registry services include .cc, .name and internationalized top-level domains; infrastructure support also includes .edu.
- **Merkle Tree Ladder mode research** — Open-source implementation and standards work exploring efficient post-quantum DNSSEC authentication.
- **Verisign Informed** — High-assurance validation service announced as being in limited beta in October 2026.
- **.web** — TLD delegated by July 2026; rollout described as on track in October, with registrar-channel availability planned.

## Achievements

- Nasdaq listing under VRSN following its 1998 IPO.
- Company reported 29 years of continuous .com and .net DNS resolution availability in July 2026.
- 182.5 million .com and .net registrations at September 30, 2026.
- Contributions to EPP, DNSSEC and RDAP standards.
- Operates A and J root server identities and performs root zone maintenance.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 22 results: Q3 revenue $443 million, operating income approximately $296 million, and 182.5 million .com and .net registrations; Verisign Informed entered limited beta and .web rollout was described as on track.
- **2026-07** — Reported 29 years of .com and .net DNS availability and confirmed .web delegation.
- **2026-04** — Announced .com wholesale fee increase from $10.26 to $10.97 effective November 1, 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.verisign.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verisign/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/verisign
- GitHub: https://github.com/verisign
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@verisign
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Verisign/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23