This December, Netlify launched a project called Dusty Domains, which aims to utilize dormant domain names by deploying them to Netlify and donating $50 for each deployment to charity. The author of the blog post attempted to deploy their own abandoned domain using the New Relic Netlify plugin, a custom-built plugin that integrates New Relic with Netlify. The plugin provides features such as deployment marker creation, custom event recording, and browser monitoring. Despite some challenges, the author was able to successfully deploy their application and view plugin actions in Netlify. However, they noted that the plugin is still early in its development and encouraged users to open issues or PRs for suggestions and improvements. The New Relic Netlify plugin is now publicly available for installation, and Dusty Domains remains a fun and public-spirited project that aims to make a positive impact by utilizing dormant domain names.