if only the root cause of these issues could be solved. The domain squatting problem is a real one. My understanding is that 15 years ago when it became obvious

if only the root cause of these issues could be solved. The domain squatting problem is a real one. My understanding is that 15 years ago when it became obvious to some that this internet thing might take off, many shady characters (oops i mean entrepreneurs!) set up shell companies as registrars for the sole purpose of bulk registering domains as quickly as possible. I don't know what the solution could have been and the point is moot any way since we cant go back in time to fix things :(