Building the Future of
Domain Security

Founded by a domain name industry veteran who understands the real challenges of managing digital assets at scale

Our Mission

To eliminate the security risks inherent in traditional domain management by providing enterprise-grade tools that protect digital assets without sacrificing operational efficiency.

Security First

Every feature is designed with security as the primary consideration, not an afterthought.

Industry Expertise

Developed with insights from professionals who have managed millions of domains and understand real-world challenges.

Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge technology like AI to make domain management intuitive and powerful.

Meet Our Founder

Leading the charge in domain name innovation

Michael Cyger

Michael Cyger

Founder & CEO

Michael Cyger is a recognized authority in the domain name industry with over two decades of experience. He founded and ran DomainSherpa for seven years before exiting, and launched Domain Academy (formerly DNAcademy), which he sold to GoDaddy, serving as Director of Education for GoDaddy’s domain division during the transition.

His leadership and educational contributions were honored with his induction into the Domain Name Hall of Fame and the 2021 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award from the Internet Commerce Association, which recognized both his educational impact within the industry and his efforts to keep the domain community connected during the pandemic through a weekly Domain Industry Quarantine Social on Zoom.

An accomplished domain name investor, Michael understands that domain names can hold significant monetary value, and believes they should be protected like financial assets. His extensive industry background spans founding, running, and exiting multiple domain-focused ventures while promoting higher standards in domain education and security.

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Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Trust & Transparency

We believe in complete transparency about our security practices and business operations.

Customer Success

Your success is our success. We're committed to helping you achieve your domain management goals.

Continuous Innovation

We constantly evolve our platform to stay ahead of emerging security threats and industry needs.

Community Focus

We're committed to giving back to the domain community that has supported our journey.

Our Journey

From concept to the future of domain security

1

2023 - The Problem Identified

After experimenting with many registrar APIs to improve productivity, Michael realized they all issue unscoped, 'anything-goes' keys that grant full control over domain portfolios. He publicly proposed an intermediary that scopes and limits access to domains.

Michael Cyger
Michael Cyger @MichaelCyger
Wouldn’t it be great to have a @Plaid for the domain name industry, allowing you to do any type of transaction without having to go to the native source? (Plaid runs the infrastructure that enables fintech companies to easily connect to others seamlessly and consistently.)
4:59 AM · Oct 3, 2023
2

Early 2024 - Foundation & Research

Nerve.io was founded with extensive research into registrar APIs, security protocols, and industry best practices. Initial architecture and security framework developed.

3

Mid 2025 - Proof of Concept Development

Core platform development with initial integrations for major registrars. Security audit and compliance framework implementation.

David Nix
David Nix @davidnix_
🚨 Hard Truth Warning 🚨 As I dive into the world of domaining, the security is laughable. I’ve worked in high compliance industries for years, like health tech, so I know a thing or 2 about security. The problem? Aftermarkets and portfolio managers wanting API keys and (worse) passwords. All in the name of convenience: "Sync your data!" Don’t do it. Here’s why: 1. If you hand over your password, you are playing with fire in a pool of gasoline. Someone could log in, change the password, and lock you out forever. Goodbye domains. 2. None of the registrar API keys are scoped. Meaning they have wide open permissions to do almost anything in your account. There’s obvious unlock + transfer away, but you’ll probably get emailed an auth code and know something is wrong. Usually (no promises) you can’t change emails via API. But a savvy hacker could change your nameservers for phishing. Say you own loans .com, easily a 7+ figure name. I could switch ns to my site and trick people into thinking it’s for sale at $10k. Accepting only crypto, naturally. Congrats! Your premium domain is now cursed if Google finds out. My advice, do not trust any web app with your keys and passwords. Never ever. There is no such thing as 100% secure site. So don’t let your precious secrets leave your laptop!
7:01 AM · May 20, 2025

This post aligns perfectly with our mission. We are not associated with David or his work.

4

Late 2025 - Beta Launch

Private beta with select domain professionals and enterprises. AI-powered features and advanced audit capabilities introduced.

5

2026 - Public Launch

Full public launch with comprehensive registrar support, enterprise features, and 24/7 support. Expansion into international markets.

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