Domain Bidder — Domain auction platform

Sell premium domain names without the hassle. Point your DNS, and the platform generates auction pages, manages bids, processes payments via Stripe and coordinates the transfer.

Marketplace
Stripe payments
Node.js
PostgreSQL

Role & scope

Fully designed and built: from architecture to production. The platform automatically detects domain names via HTTP Host headers, generates a unique auction page per domain and manages the entire auction process — from the first bid to Stripe payment and domain transfer.

  • Automatic domain detection and registration via Host-header routing — an unlimited number of domains on a single platform.
  • Cooling-period auction system: every new bid resets the timer, preventing sniping and ensuring the highest bidder wins.
  • Stripe integration with support for credit card and iDEAL. EUR for .nl domains, USD for the rest.
  • Seller dashboard with full control: minimum bid, reserve price, cooling period and login requirements per domain.
  • Automated invoicing, payment reminders and lifecycle management via cronjobs.
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Impact

  • Zero setup for sellers: configure your DNS and the platform does the rest — auction page, bids and payment fully automated.
  • A fair auction system with cooling periods that prevent sniping and guarantee true market value.
  • Low-barrier revenue model: no fixed costs, just 10% commission on a successful sale via Stripe.
  • Built to scale with PostgreSQL and row-level locking for reliable, concurrent bidding.