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OpusDNS Adds Domain Monetization Solution With Acquisition of fruits.co

Just seven months after being launched by domain industry pioneers in October, OpusDNS GmbH has announced a key acquisition. The company, founded by Hakan Ali and Robbie Birkner, revealed the acquisition of fast growing domain monetization platform fruits.co, a company founded by Dr. Fabian Heuschele four years ago this month. In the announcement, OpenDNS noted that the move is a clear signal that "the future of the domain market lies in open, innovative platforms and not in closed, technologically outdated systems."

Since its launch as a forward-thinking new domain registrar, OpusDNS has attracted 350 partners that were drawn to its registrar and management infrastructure. With fruits.co OpenDNS adds 

a monetization solution that has gained ground with a focus on performance, revenue optimization, and continuous development. Together, OpusDNS and fruits.co represent a portfolio of several million domains.

Hakan Ali said, "Our ambition is to continuously develop new features that offer our partners additional value – both technically and economically. We evaluated a number of  domain marketplaces that are currently available for acquisition, however none aligned with our strategic vision. Many of the existing systems are technologically outdated and lack a sustainable foundation for innovation. On the other hand, fruits.co clearly turned out to be the strongest monetization platform in terms of speed, technology, and market position. Equally compelling was the team behind it, combining deep expertise with the same entrepreneurial mindset that defines OpusDNS."

Dr. Heuschele told us, "We share a strong vision with OpusDNS for modernizing the domain industry. Together, we’re building what we aim to become the leading platform and infrastructure layer for domain management and monetization globally." 

Opus DNS Co-Founder Hakan Ali

Robbie Birkner added, "We do not see ourselves as a traditional competitor. Rather, our ambition is to complement and extend existing ecosystems, equipping our partners with the tools they need to unlock greater value.” 

‍Both platforms will remain operational and continue to be managed independently, benefiting from shared expertise, a focused product strategy, and enhanced innovation capabilities.   

(Posted May 20 2026)   

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