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Blockchain-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) pairs the power of AI with the security and transparency of blockchain technology. Blockchain-based AI has the potential to transform industries and revolutionize the way we do business. In this week’s #BlockchainThursday, we’ll introduce you to three websites using .xyz domains that showcase blockchain-based AI platforms, tools, and solutions.
 

TheMetaVoice.xyzNamecheap customer – (United Kingdom)

TheMetaVoice.xyz is the online home of MetaVoice, a London-based tech company that has developed an AI-driven application that helps users to create their own unique on-chain digital voices.

TheMetaVoice.xyz

The AI application is specifically designed to work in the metaverse, social audio platforms, audio chats, and conferencing, helping users to change their voice from their input device to a NFT voice model. TheMetaVoice.xyz aims to enable creation, self-expression, and pseudonymity online, by providing voice products that overcome the limitations of text-only communication and unnatural text-to-speech. You can learn more by following MetaVoice on Twitter and by visiting TheMetaVoice.xyz.

 

AlteredStateMachine.xyzGoDaddy customer – (New Zealand)

AlteredStateMachine.xyz is the online home of Altered State Machine (ASM) an innovative AI blockchain-focused company based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company is dedicated to creating a world where the value of AI is directly returned to its contributors, and where AI can be trusted and understood by everyone. 

AlteredStateMachine.xyz

The company designed a decentralized protocol for Non-Fungible Intelligence (NFI) that aims to bring a new level of ownership to the Metaverse. NFT owners can add a unique “brain” to their NFTs, giving them a new dimension of interactivity and functionality. Game developers can use the innovative protocol to offer their players the opportunity to own intelligent, autonomous agents that can think, learn and evolve on their own. ASM’s ecosystem includes AI-enabled avatars called Agents, which consist of a Brain and an Avatar. The Brain is the Agent’s core, and is made with a random set of base values called Genome Matrix. This gives each Agent unique strengths and weaknesses. Avatars are how the Agent looks and works in its world. Memories are stored in the Brain’s Memory Tree, and they help the Agent to learn and develop its skills through experience and specific training. You can learn more by visiting AlteredStateMachine.xyz.

 

Spice.xyzNamecheap customer – (United States)

Spice.xyz is an AI platform for applications, machine learning, and data science that provides high-performance web3 data. The platform is a solution from Spice AI, a tech startup aimed at making it easy to access and leverage web3 data.

Spice.xyz

Obtaining blockchain and smart-contract data requires the building and operation of archive nodes and the managing of large amounts of data. Spice.xyz aims to simplify this process by allowing users to quickly query blockchain data using programming language Structured Query Language (SQL) and retrieve results in formats that are compatible with various apps and libraries like NumPy and Pandas. Spice.xyz supports Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Polygon blockchain and contract data, with plans to add more chains based on user feedback. The platform recently upgraded their domain from Spice.ai to the more memorable Spice.xyz. You can learn more by following Spice AI on Twitter and LinkedIn, and by visiting Spice.xyz

 

With so many web3 and AI-powered projects coming to life, now is a great time to launch your big idea on a .xyz domain of your own. 

 

JonathanBingham.xyzGoogle Domains customer – (United States)

The .xyz community is home to talented music creatives using .xyz domains to develop their portfolios and highlight their skills. Tokyo-based rock band Za-Ningen.xyz established their online home with a vibrant and comprehensive website. Accomplished actor, comedian, and rapper AceofAllTrades.xyz highlights his vast career experiences on his own personal website. Reggae and R&B singer Amindi uses Amindi.xyz to showcase her impressive projects and unique style. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll introduce you to a composer and adjunct professor who shares his accomplishments on a “FirstNameLastName.xyz” domain: JonathanBingham.xyz.

JonathanBingham.xyz

Blending electronic and acoustic: the unique sounds of composer Jonathan Bingham

JonathanBingham.xyz is the personal website of Jonathan Bingham, an accomplished San Francisco-based composer recognized for his unique blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. Jonathan has received numerous commissions, including ones from the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the National Brass Ensemble. He has also composed original scores for over a dozen film productions that have premiered at prestigious festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival. With a background in music education, Jonathan has lectured at renowned institutions like Stanford University. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Jonathan holds degrees in composition from Howard University and New York University, where he studied with composer, pianist, and music historian Anthony Randolph and composer Justin Dello Joio. He is also the founder of Cool Story, a record label that focuses on researching music and producing recordings of lesser-known literature.

Exploring JonathanBingham.xyz: Easy access to compositions, press, and more

Jonathan’s website features a simple and informative design that makes it easy for visitors to explore. With effortless navigation, visitors can easily locate Jonathan’s Catalog, Film/Video, Press, Essays, and Contact pages, making his featured content readily accessible. Head over to the Catalog page to check out Jonathan’s featured small and large ensemble compositions. Here you can review details of each composition, such as Tautology. Jonathan composed this piece in 2021, and it is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, and two horns. He shares some background about his work on the piece, and writes “Just as the elements melody, harmony, and rhythm are vital to the craft, I continue to also prioritize form and structure. For my catalog, Tautology is a new innovation conveying architecture as frozen music and music as liquid architecture.” Jonathan embeds the track on his website via music streaming platform SoundCloud for easy listening. Jonathan makes some pieces, such as Diamond, available for purchase. He includes a CTA to Purchase Score which takes you to a page where you can review more details and add the score to your cart. 

Jonathan’s work has also been featured in various film and advertising spots. Visit his Film/Video page to view selected commercials embedded from their respective Vimeo or YouTube pages, such as the Nike Air Max Foot Locker promo or the RC Luxury Worldwide limousine service promo. You can also view his list of film credits, including Passing Through, written and directed by Mike Doyle, and the short film Starters, written and directed by Jeanette Bears. On Jonathan’s Press page he shares pull quotes from various press clippings, including one from the Chicago Classical Review which states “Bingham is a young American composer worth watching.”1

The advantages of using a FirstNameLastName.xyz domain for personal websites like JonathanBingham.xyz

Using a FirstNameLastName.xyz domain like JonathanBingham.xyz can help make it easier for Jonathan and his work to be discoverable online. Anyone who Googles “Jonathan Bingham” will see JonathanBingham.xyz at the top of the search results page (as of April 25, 2023). With a professional website using a domain name that matches your full name, it’s more likely that your website will show up in relevant results. In addition, there is a great benefit to a branded email address like [email protected]. Much of Jonthan’s communication will likely be email-based regarding potential commissions or purchasing original scores, so it’s a great idea to use a custom email address in order to appear professional and generate trust. When you have an email address directly associated with your domain name, customers can use that email address to find your website and feel confident that they’re reaching out to the appropriate person. 

Words from Jonathan Bingham

We asked Jonathan about his choice to develop his personal website on .xyz. As he explained to us,

“After researching .xyz, I found a number of notable companies and organizations—such as Alphabet and Block—using it for their websites. At the time, I wasn’t aware of it being associated with many artists, and felt that being one of the first in that category could help my website and business standout.”

We are proud to have Jonathan among the thriving .xyz community of artists, creators, and makers. You can learn more about Jonathan by following him on Twitter and Instagram, and by visiting JonathanBingham.xyz.

1. https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2021/11/chicago-philharmonic-tucks-an-appealing-premiere-between-brahms-and-dvorak-serenades/

XYZ Registry Domains Report - April 2023
With the rise of  Artificial Intelligence, “ai” continues to be the #1 keyword in new .xyz registrations. In April, “gpt” rose to the #2 position in .xyz registrations. In addition, AI websites using .xyz continue to surge. Stay tuned for our upcoming #BlockchainThursday blog post, where we will dive further into new AI websites making waves. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the standout platforms that will be featured:

  • TheMetaVoice.xyz: AI-driven application that empowers users to create their own distinctive on-chain digital voices
  • AlteredStateMachine.xyz: the virtual home of Altered State Machine (ASM), an innovative AI blockchain-focused company hailing from Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Spice.xyz: an AI platform designed to provide high-performance web3 data solutions.

April 2023 Highlights

  • 94 premium XYZ Registry domains were registered*
  • Most popular TLDs in premium sales*: .XYZ, .Security, and .Auto
  • Most popular TLDs in standard sales: .XYZ, .LOL and .Monster
  • Highest premium sales:
    • $3,000/year MSRP
      • Body.xyz, Coffee.xyz, FD.xyz, Gift.xyz, JW.xyz, VP.xyz
  • Highest aftermarket sale reported:
  • 3-letter and 4-letter domains accounted for 15.89% of the .xyz aftermarket sales reported at NameBio, for example:
    • Aftermarket sale OPX.xyz for $1,220
    • Aftermarket sale Caps.xyz for $615
    • Aftermarket sale EWL.xyz for $255
    • Aftermarket sale Dore.xyz for $156
  • Worldwide companies and platforms launched their websites on premium XYZ Registry domains
    • Premium domain VP.xyz ($3,000 MSRP) registered by a web3 protocol
    • Premium domain Coffee.xyz ($3,000 MSRP) registered by client engagement platform
    • Premium domain Entro.Security ($2,500 MSRP) registered by a cyber security solutions platform
    • Premium domain Anderis.Security ($2,500 MSRP) registered by a cyber security solutions platform
    • Premium domain Own.Rent ($700 MSRP) registered by a real estate investment company
  • Most popular SLD keywords in April .xyz registrations: ai, gpt, app, bet, tech, vip, best, shop, web, online
  • Keywords used in conjunction with “ai”:
    • gpt
    • chat
    • art
    • bot
    • open
  • In China, 812 .xyz websites received their ICP license in the month of April, including:
    • Markdown.xyz, online guide for lightweight markup language Markdown
    • Suozai.xyz, a hotel investment firm
    • YRedu.xyz, an AI-Generated Content (AIGC)-focused enterprise training company
    • (source: https://icp.chinaz.com/suffix/xyz)
  • Notable influencers using XYZ Domains
    • 21-year-old founder Natalia Murillo launched Koop.xyz, a web3 platform designed to build, collaborate, and invest with friends on-chain
    • Rapper and hip hop artists Illmaculate and Rhyme Combinator launched RapOff.xyz, a web3 battle rap platform and NFT project
    • Web3 film platform Shibuya.xyz partners with DJ Steve Aoki and Seth Green’s Stoopid Buddy Stoodios for its first external IP, Dominion X: Level 2. This project aims to be the first stop motion short co-directed by an NFT community.
  • Freshly funded startups using XYZ Domains
    • Web3 community platform TheHug.xyz raised $5M in seed funding to help develop a social marketplace where creators will be able to connect with collectors to sell both digital and physical goods1
    • Generative art platform Tonic.xyz raised $5M in seed funding to expand operations and its business reach2
    • No-code web3 infrastructure platform Caldera.xyz raised $9M in seed funding to accelerate its development timeline3
    • Permissionless cloud database Tableland.xyz raised $8M in seed funding to launch on mainnet and release new developer tools4
    • Security engine GetShield.xyz raised $2.1M in seed funding to help create products that facilitate growth and innovation5
    • Decentralized exchange Tribe3.xyz raised $2.1M in seed funding to accelerate growth and scale up operations6
    • Technology company Fedi.xyz raised $17M in seed funding to expand operations and its business reach7
    • Web3 observability platform Blocktorch.xyz raised $4.2M to expand operations and its development efforts to launch the first official version of its product8
    • Blockchain network Odsy.xyz raised $7.5M to fund development of decentralized crypto wallets9

.XYZ highlights from Afternic 2022 Report:

  • .xyz was the #1 gTLD for average sales price on Afternic in 2022, #2 overall
  • .xyz ranked the 5th most popular domain extension by sales volume at Afternic, the only new gTLD that made the top 10 list
  • .xyz in the top 10 for sell through rate (STR)
  • .xyz in top 10 for revenue per domain

Words from #GenerationXYZ:

CAG.xyz** – $700 (MSRP) Registration

“.xyz is the catchy and memorable URL ending if you are in the Web3 space.”

– Andrea Perlak, Founding Partner & CEO, CAG.xyz

Discover a curated selection of available .xyz domains with our .xyz premiums, .xyz numbers, and CNOX search tools.

* Premium XYZ Registry domains refer to premium domains for extensions with standard and premium domains, and XYZ’s premium namespaces such as .Cars, .Car, .Auto, .Theatre, .Storage, .Security, and .Protection.***

** High/Low priced premium domain. Domains in this tier have a premium price for the first year, but renew at standard pricing. All other premium domains have annual premium renewal fees.



XYZ Registry Domains Report – April 2023

Top 20 Premium XYZ Domains Registered

(not ranked)

Gift.xyz 87.Mom
1234.xyz LosAngeles.Homes
1S.xyz** Bali.Baby**
Dame.xyz Own.Rent
Coffee.xyz Top.Game
Chat.LOL Token.Security
AI.Pics NY.Auto
Shop.Quest** Good.Auto
Fun.Quest** V.Storage
Easy.Monster** Nice.Car

More Standout Premium Registrations

Safety.xyz Casino.Game
ILove.xyz Fun.Game
Vive.xyz EVM.Storage
Saint.Monster** Vector.Storage
Blue.Monster** Marketing.Auto
Easy.Autos** Ocean.Auto
Good.Quest** Lambert.Homes**
AI.LOL Oregon.Homes
Cupra.Cars Unified.Security
VoltageX.Cars Entro.Security

April .xyz Aftermarket Overview

(source: Namebio.com)

Total dollar value: $49,382.00
Average price: $327.03
Low Price: $101
High Price: $16,533
Maximum SLD characters: 17
3L – 5 (3.31%)
4L – 19 (12.58%)

Top 10 XYZ Domains

(Ranked by volume)

  1.     .xyz
  2.     .LOL
  3.     .Monster
  4.     .Mom
  5. .Homes
  6. .Pics
  7. .Quest
  8. .Beauty
  9. .Autos
  10. .Skin

Top 10 .xyz Premium Domains Registered

(Price listed is MSRP)

  1. Body.xyz – $3,000
  2. Coffee.xyz – $3,000
  3. FD.xyz – $3,000
  4. Gift.xyz – $3,000
  5. JW.xyz – $3,000
  6. VP.xyz – $3,000
  7. 1234.xyz – $1,300
  8. IX.xyz – $1,300
  9. OW.xyz – $1,300
  10. TA.xyz – $1,300

Top 10 .xyz Aftermarket Sales

(source: Namebio.com)

  1. Play.xyz – $16,533
  2. Mezzanine.xyz – $7,995
  3. Rentify.xyz – $2,000
  4. OPX.xyz – $1,220
  5. Vodka.xyz – $662
  6. Caps.xyz – $615
  7. Gadro.xyz – $610
  8. Captcha.xyz – $580
  9. Rtyuikol.xyz – $394
  10. Cakcox.xyz – $362

Top 10 Trending .xyz SLD Keywords

(source: Internal Data)

  1.     ai
  2. gpt
  3. app
  4. bet
  5. tech
  6. vip
  7. best
  8. shop
  9. web
  10. online

*** Starting March 2023, the top 10 Trending .xyz SLD Keywords are expanded to include 2-character keywords.
 
1. https://twitter.com/thehugxyz/status/1646136346543812609?s=20
2. https://www.finsmes.com/2023/04/tonic-xyz-raises-5m-in-seed-financing.html
3. https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/13/caldera-raises-9m-from-two-rounds-led-by-sequoia-and-dragonfly-capital/
4. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005123/en/Tableland-Raises-8M-Series-A-Led-By-CoinFund-To-Usher-Web3-Into-The-Data-Era
5. https://www.bsc.news/post/shield-raises-2-1m-to-revolutionize-web3-security
6. https://mirror.xyz/tribe3.eth/ii5wdtmb1PT7eMa_3j1XDhmDC0FmAKnfme5m2cJ8m9k
7. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fedi-inc-announces-raising-17-162100668.html
8. https://www.coincarp.com/fundraising/blocktorch-seed/
9. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/05/11/decentralized-wallet-developer-odsy-raises-75m-at-250m-valuation/

Lore.xyzGoDaddy customer – (United States)

Innovative blockchain businesses are embracing .xyz domains and upgrading to domain names that signal growth, diversification, and redirection. Financial services company Square, Inc. rebranded to Block.xyz to acknowledge their growth beyond their Square product. Fintech company Party Round rebranded to Capital.xyz with a goal of continuing to help startups raise money with new, additional features. Web3 company TAIKAI Labs rebranded to LayerX.xyz with a focus on connecting web3 developers and organizations to create innovative solutions. After our previous post about crypto-focused web3 platform Prysm.xyz, we learned that its founding team, composed of former financial strategy manager Thomas Scaria and software engineer Shelby Thomas, opted to pivot, rebrand, and take their platform in an exciting new direction. In this week’s #BlockchainThursday, we’ll introduce you to their newly rebranded web3 platform focused on collaboration and co-ownership: Lore.xyz.

Lore.xyz

Introducing Lore.xyz: Redefining culture creation through collaboration and NFTs

Lore.xyz is a new web3 platform that aims to serve as an engine for culture creation and curation. The platform helps groups work together, pool their resources, and co-own digital assets, like NFTs. Aimed at disrupting standard methods of culture creation, Lore.xyz is designed to help people work together to create something new and exciting. Creating culture has historically been a top-down process where brands or organizations shape and spread cultural values, beliefs, and practices. They leverage pop culture, including memes, to shape and spread a specific lifestyle that resonates with people. Early adopters accrue status, but brands profit the most. This can lead to the creation of subcultures that people participate in, but also has the potential for the mainstream culture to appropriate them. Lore.xyz uses web3, collaboration, and NFTs to create new models of ownership and recognition. As members connect, chat, and create together, they form a shared language and culture. This is what Lore.xyz calls “lore,” and it’s the basis of the platform. 

The platform aims to provide you with the tools to work together and encourages collaborative ownership, which means that everyone in the group shares in the success of what they create together. By using NFTs, Lore enables users to co-own digital assets and share in the value generated by those assets, whether it be through the sale of the asset or through revenue generated from its use. This can help build a stronger sense of community and purpose.

Building community and ownership through web3 and collaborative frameworks on Lore.xyz

One of the key features of Lore.xyz is its collaborative frameworks, which provide a space for groups to come together and build worlds, or digital spaces with virtual assets and economies, in open web3 spaces. These frameworks are designed to encourage participation and creativity, and help members to coordinate opportunities that digital groups can seize. By working together to build their own virtual worlds, members of Lore.xyz can deepen their sense of belonging and shared purpose, while also exploring new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Overall, Lore.xyz’s features are geared towards empowering groups to co-create and co-own digital assets in a decentralized and collaborative way.

The .xyz community is a hub for innovative blockchain-based projects and their creators, such as Thomas and Shelby, who turn their ideas into reality. Lore.xyz is now available in public beta, and you can stay up-to-date by following along on Twitter and LinkedIn, and joining the Discord. You can learn more by visiting Lore.xyz

Ghost.xyzGoDaddy customer – (United States)

The .xyz community is home to innovative and forward-thinking businesses that offer unique services tailored to meet the changing needs of modern society. Brooklyn-based startup PizzaTime.xyz helps the growing number of remote organizations quickly and easily facilitate catering and virtual experiences for its teams. Atlanta-based media company Offbeat.xyz is aimed at creating media for the digital generation, with clients such as McDonald’s and Netflix. Natural wine sellers PlantsAnimals.xyz highlight their delivery service for customers in the Seattle, WA area. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll introduce you to a private gym aimed at building community: Ghost.xyz.

Ghost.xyz

Ghost.xyz: A health and hospitality-focused private gym in Brooklyn

Ghost.xyz is the online home of Ghost, a private gym located in Brooklyn, New York. The “home for wellness” features a modern and innovative space and offers a unique blend of health and hospitality. In addition to helping members with tailored workouts, Ghost fosters an environment where members can also socialize, connect, and create. Ghost.xyz states that they “train the creative, entrepreneurial and professional leaders of New York City.”
Ghost.xyz

Tailored Wellness Programs at Ghost

Ghost has an extensive vetting process for interested members. Founder Aqib Mamoon conducts preliminary consultations with each client to learn about their needs and unique physiology. The wellness managers and training team then work together to design a program that is tailored to the individual. As stated on the Consult page, the gym believes that no two clients are the same. They use the 20-30 minute consultation process to develop a personal relationship with each client. 

Membership Programs at Ghost

Ghost aims to foster a diverse community of members from various industries and backgrounds by offering creative programs that make their platform accessible to a wider audience. These include:

  • Women for Wellness Program – To mark Women’s History Month in March 2023, Ghost introduced this program which provided discounted membership to 25 female leaders, with full access to the facility, cultural programming, and unlimited Pilates and Yoga classes.
  • BIPOC Creatives Membership Program – Members of the arts, fashion, or other entrepreneurial industries are encouraged to apply. The BIPOC Creatives Membership Program grants full access to the gym’s training facility, including cultural programming and social events, at a reduced membership rate.
  • Content Creators Membership Program – Community-driven content creators are encouraged to apply to this limited program which also offers a reduced membership rate as well as full access to the gym’s training facility, cultural programming, and social events.
  • Ghost.xyz’s branded email address can enhance trust with members 

    Ghost makes their space available for private events, galleries, productions and more. They welcome interested parties to contact the gym for more information. Ghost.xyz uses the branded email address [email protected] to correspond with visitors and potential members, which helps to generate trust. When you have an email address directly associated with your domain name, visitors can use that email address to find your website and have confidence that they’re reaching out to the appropriate contact. In 2022, Ghost upgraded their domain from GhostBrooklyn.com to the shorter and more powerful Ghost.xyz. We look forward to more developments from Ghost.xyz. You can learn more by following the fitness lounge on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and by visiting Ghost.xyz