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Registered 1998 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Spring - All-in-one solution for Web3 syndicates
Spring is a software platform for Web3 investment syndicates and token communities to manage fundraising, token distributions, compliance, and member administration. It serves VC funds, investment groups, and community-led token projects, powering over 100 VC funds since 2021. The platform provides infrastructure for legal coordination, automated token distribution, and KYC compliance without offering investment services or financial advice.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since May 21, 2007 · 3 registrant changes since 2007 · last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Jan 12, 2008An AboutUs wiki page described spring.net from Jun 21, 2006 to Jan 12, 2008 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“The Spring is a community like no other. This pioneering online community and discussion site is member supported, with over 80 conferences populated by artists, fans, programmmers, system administrators, experts, autho…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
DOTSTERMay 21, 2007 – Jun 2, 2010Registrar DOTSTER in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for spring.net, from May 21, 2007 to Jun 2, 2010.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCFeb 14, 2012 – May 20, 2024Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for spring.net, from Feb 14, 2012 to May 20, 2024.
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 21, 2007 – Jun 2, 2026Registration records for spring.net are held from May 21, 2007 to Jun 2, 2026 (162 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Jun 2014 – Sep 2015Nameservers: spring.netMay 21, 2007 – Jul 10, 2008Registration records listed spring.net nameservers (ns1.spring.net, ns2.spring.net) for spring.net from May 21, 2007 to Jul 10, 2008.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 26, 2023 – Jul 25, 2024Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for spring.net from Apr 26, 2023, the latest valid until Jul 25, 2024.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)Google Trust Services
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (28)
Jun 21, 2006 – Jan 12, 2008AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described spring.net from Jun 21, 2006 to Jan 12, 2008 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “The Spring is a community like no other. This pioneering online community and discussion site is member supported, with over 80 conferences populated by artists, fans, programmmers, system administrators, experts, autho…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
May 21, 2007 – Jun 2, 2010Registrar: Registrar DOTSTER in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for spring.net, from May 21, 2007 to Jun 2, 2010.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 21, 2007 – Jun 2, 2026Registrant: Registration records for spring.net are held from May 21, 2007 to Jun 2, 2026 (162 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
May 21, 2007 – Jul 10, 2008Zone file: Registration records listed spring.net nameservers (ns1.spring.net, ns2.spring.net) for spring.net from May 21, 2007 to Jul 10, 2008.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Current AboutUs record
Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Cloudflare, Inc.Cloudflare, Inc.Jul 5, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026 (latest)Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 5, 2024 and most recently on Nov 15, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 22, 2026
Registrant changeAug 31, 2016The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 31, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeJan 14, 2021The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 14, 2021. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeAug 1, 2023The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 1, 2023. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
3 registrant changes, 2007–2026
Nameservers: wholetech.com
Nameservers: wholetech.comAug 1, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed wholetech.com nameservers (ns1.wholetech.com, ns2.wholetech.com) for spring.net from Aug 1, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to wholetech.comAug 1, 2008spring.net's nameservers moved from spring.net to wholetech.com between Jul 10, 2008 and Aug 1, 2008. Last seen at spring.net: Jul 10, 2008 (registration record). First seen at wholetech.com: Aug 1, 2008 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: wholetech.comOct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014wholetech.com (ns1.wholetech.com, ns2.wholetech.com) were the nameservers listed for spring.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Sep 23, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Amazon Route 53 (ns-1172.awsdns-18.org, ns-2041.awsdns-63.co.uk, ns-42.awsdns-05.com…) were the nameservers listed for spring.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to Amazon Route 53Sep 23, 2015spring.net's nameservers moved from wholetech.com to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at wholetech.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 16 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Apr 4, 2018 – Sep 10, 2022Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1172.awsdns-18.org, ns-2041.awsdns-63.co.uk, ns-42.awsdns-05.com…) for spring.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Sep 10, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: GoDaddyJan 10, 2023 – Mar 19, 2023Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns09.domaincontrol.com, ns10.domaincontrol.com) for spring.net from Jan 10, 2023 to Mar 19, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddyJan 10, 2023spring.net's nameservers moved from Amazon Route 53 to GoDaddy at some point between Sep 10, 2022 and Jan 10, 2023. Last seen at Amazon Route 53: Sep 10, 2022 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Jan 10, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: dan.comApr 30, 2023 – May 20, 2024Registration records listed dan.com nameservers (ns1.dan.com, ns2.dan.com) for spring.net from Apr 30, 2023 to May 20, 2024.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to dan.comApr 30, 2023spring.net's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to dan.com between Mar 19, 2023 and Apr 30, 2023. Last seen at GoDaddy: Mar 19, 2023 (registration record). First seen at dan.com: Apr 30, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: CloudflareNameservers: CloudflareJul 5, 2024 – Jun 2, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (miguel.ns.cloudflare.com, monika.ns.cloudflare.com) for spring.net from Jul 5, 2024 to Jun 2, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareJul 5, 2024spring.net's nameservers moved from dan.com to Cloudflare at some point between May 20, 2024 and Jul 5, 2024. Last seen at dan.com: May 20, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jul 5, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 46 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Google Trust Services
Jun 24, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026 (latest)
Google Trust Services issued 36 certificates for spring.net from Jun 24, 2024, the latest valid until Feb 10, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 15, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 15, 2026
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedJun 24, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 18 certificates for spring.net from Jun 24, 2024, the latest valid until Dec 9, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptOct 11, 2024 – Jan 9, 2025Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for spring.net from Oct 11, 2024, the latest valid until Jan 9, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Let's EncryptLet's EncryptDec 30, 2025 – Nov 15, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 31 certificates for spring.net from Dec 30, 2025, the latest valid until Jan 30, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Aug 1, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013
Zone file: Registration records listed wholetech.com nameservers (ns1.wholetech.com, ns2.wholetech.com) for spring.net from Aug 1, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 1, 2008Zone file: spring.net's nameservers moved from spring.net to wholetech.com between Jul 10, 2008 and Aug 1, 2008. Last seen at spring.net: Jul 10, 2008 (registration record). First seen at wholetech.com: Aug 1, 2008 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Feb 14, 2012 – May 20, 2024Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for spring.net, from Feb 14, 2012 to May 20, 2024.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014Zone file: wholetech.com (ns1.wholetech.com, ns2.wholetech.com) were the nameservers listed for spring.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Amazon Route 53 (ns-1172.awsdns-18.org, ns-2041.awsdns-63.co.uk, ns-42.awsdns-05.com…) were the nameservers listed for spring.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015Zone file: spring.net's nameservers moved from wholetech.com to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at wholetech.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 16 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Aug 31, 2016Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 31, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – Sep 10, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1172.awsdns-18.org, ns-2041.awsdns-63.co.uk, ns-42.awsdns-05.com…) for spring.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Sep 10, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 14, 2021Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 14, 2021. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jan 10, 2023 – Mar 19, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns09.domaincontrol.com, ns10.domaincontrol.com) for spring.net from Jan 10, 2023 to Mar 19, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 10, 2023Zone file: spring.net's nameservers moved from Amazon Route 53 to GoDaddy at some point between Sep 10, 2022 and Jan 10, 2023. Last seen at Amazon Route 53: Sep 10, 2022 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Jan 10, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 26, 2023 – Jul 25, 2024Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for spring.net from Apr 26, 2023, the latest valid until Jul 25, 2024.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Apr 30, 2023 – May 20, 2024Zone file: Registration records listed dan.com nameservers (ns1.dan.com, ns2.dan.com) for spring.net from Apr 30, 2023 to May 20, 2024.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 30, 2023Zone file: spring.net's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to dan.com between Mar 19, 2023 and Apr 30, 2023. Last seen at GoDaddy: Mar 19, 2023 (registration record). First seen at dan.com: Apr 30, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Aug 1, 2023Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 1, 2023. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 24, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 36 certificates for spring.net from Jun 24, 2024, the latest valid until Feb 10, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 15, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 15, 2026
Jun 24, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 18 certificates for spring.net from Jun 24, 2024, the latest valid until Dec 9, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 5, 2024 – Nov 15, 2026Registrar: Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 5, 2024 and most recently on Nov 15, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 22, 2026
Jul 5, 2024 – Jun 2, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (miguel.ns.cloudflare.com, monika.ns.cloudflare.com) for spring.net from Jul 5, 2024 to Jun 2, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 5, 2024Zone file: spring.net's nameservers moved from dan.com to Cloudflare at some point between May 20, 2024 and Jul 5, 2024. Last seen at dan.com: May 20, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jul 5, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 46 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Oct 11, 2024 – Jan 9, 2025Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for spring.net from Oct 11, 2024, the latest valid until Jan 9, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Dec 30, 2025 – Nov 15, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 31 certificates for spring.net from Dec 30, 2025, the latest valid until Jan 30, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Automated safety checks
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HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (failed)
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Current facts
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latest result
Domain registered Mar 6, 1998 — 28 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Cloudflare, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 13, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for spring.net.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The site names Spring as the organisation behind it.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The live front page reads as a software or technology site that sells software or a subscription, mainly for businesses and professionals.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 90 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 90 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
What spring.net said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
The Spring is a community like no other. This pioneering online community and discussion site is member supported, with over 80 conferences populated by artists, fans, programmmers, system administrators, experts, authors and other interesting people. Compelling, interesting and captivating since 1989. Refreshing, reliable, zippy, Email, Web Site Hosting, Online Salon, and ECommerce
Now
Spring is a software platform for Web3 investment syndicates and token communities to manage fundraising, token distributions, compliance, and member administration. It serves VC funds, investment groups, and community-led token projects, powering over 100 VC funds since 2021. The platform provides infrastructure for legal coordination, automated token distribution, and KYC compliance without offering investment services or financial advice.
AboutUs summary of the current website, Aug 26, 2026.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.