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  "_meta": {
    "note": "Sample scoring data for MVP. Scores derived from published methodology weights. Replace with verified scoring before publishing.",
    "scale": "0-10",
    "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "scores": [
    {
      "registrar_id": "cloudflare-registrar",
      "overall_score": 9.2,
      "pricing_score": 9.8,
      "renewal_score": 10,
      "transparency_score": 9.5,
      "whois_privacy_score": 9.5,
      "dns_score": 10,
      "security_score": 9.5,
      "support_score": 7,
      "transfer_score": 9,
      "tld_coverage_score": 6.5,
      "developer_score": 9.5,
      "beginner_ux_score": 7,
      "why_overall": "At-cost renewal pricing, exceptional DNS, and strong security make Cloudflare Registrar the best long-term value for technical users.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "porkbun",
      "overall_score": 9,
      "pricing_score": 9.5,
      "renewal_score": 9.5,
      "transparency_score": 9.5,
      "whois_privacy_score": 9.5,
      "dns_score": 8.5,
      "security_score": 8.5,
      "support_score": 8,
      "transfer_score": 9,
      "tld_coverage_score": 8.5,
      "developer_score": 8.5,
      "beginner_ux_score": 8.5,
      "why_overall": "Consistently low renewal prices, free WHOIS privacy, and a clean UI make Porkbun the best all-around registrar for most users.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "namecheap",
      "overall_score": 8.6,
      "pricing_score": 8,
      "renewal_score": 7.5,
      "transparency_score": 9,
      "whois_privacy_score": 9.5,
      "dns_score": 8,
      "security_score": 8.5,
      "support_score": 9,
      "transfer_score": 8.5,
      "tld_coverage_score": 9,
      "developer_score": 8,
      "beginner_ux_score": 9,
      "why_overall": "Strong all-around registrar with reliable 24/7 support and free WHOIS privacy. Renewals are higher than budget competitors.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "spaceship",
      "overall_score": 8.4,
      "pricing_score": 8.5,
      "renewal_score": 8.5,
      "transparency_score": 8.5,
      "whois_privacy_score": 9,
      "dns_score": 8,
      "security_score": 8,
      "support_score": 8,
      "transfer_score": 8,
      "tld_coverage_score": 8,
      "developer_score": 8,
      "beginner_ux_score": 9,
      "why_overall": "Modern UI and competitive renewals from a new but well-backed registrar. Track record is still growing.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "dynadot",
      "overall_score": 8.1,
      "pricing_score": 8.5,
      "renewal_score": 8.5,
      "transparency_score": 8.5,
      "whois_privacy_score": 8.5,
      "dns_score": 7.5,
      "security_score": 8,
      "support_score": 7.5,
      "transfer_score": 8.5,
      "tld_coverage_score": 8.5,
      "developer_score": 9,
      "beginner_ux_score": 6.5,
      "why_overall": "Powerful tools for portfolio holders and investors with competitive pricing; less polished for first-time buyers.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "godaddy",
      "overall_score": 7.4,
      "pricing_score": 6.5,
      "renewal_score": 6,
      "transparency_score": 7,
      "whois_privacy_score": 8,
      "dns_score": 7.5,
      "security_score": 8,
      "support_score": 9,
      "transfer_score": 8,
      "tld_coverage_score": 9.5,
      "developer_score": 7.5,
      "beginner_ux_score": 7.5,
      "why_overall": "Huge TLD selection and strong phone support, but renewal pricing and aggressive upsells weigh on the overall score.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    },
    {
      "registrar_id": "squarespace-domains",
      "overall_score": 7.6,
      "pricing_score": 7.5,
      "renewal_score": 7.5,
      "transparency_score": 8.5,
      "whois_privacy_score": 9,
      "dns_score": 7,
      "security_score": 8,
      "support_score": 7.5,
      "transfer_score": 8,
      "tld_coverage_score": 7.5,
      "developer_score": 6,
      "beginner_ux_score": 9,
      "why_overall": "Clean experience and free privacy, ideal for Squarespace site owners. Limited for developers and investors.",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-12"
    }
  ]
}