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VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) operates primarily as a provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain registry services, with its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. The company manages the authoritative registries for the .com and .net top-level domains and ensures the secure, reliable routing of internet traffic worldwide.
Its core functions include maintaining the stability of the Domain Name System (DNS), operating two of the 13 global root servers, and handling billions of DNS queries daily. VeriSign's operations focus on ensuring internet security, uptime, and trust, making it a pillar of global online connectivity. The company has a market capitalization of $23.14 billion.