If you were at SXSW 2016, chances are you saw the #XYZSquad all over the city…literally everywhere – we covered a total of 60 miles during our weekend in Austin. Having attended SXSW the past 2 years, our #XYZSquad has become quite recognizable in their purple suits. However, this year they left a lasting impression on attendees by sparking a 3D fashion statement.
Last week, we introduced our secret XYZ 3D Lab (read the full blog post here) to attendees by handing out thousands of custom 3D glasses while the #XYZSquad was parkouring throughout Austin. Everywhere they went they left a Hansel and Gretel trail of people rocking some red, blue, and purple shades.
At an event as creative and innovative as SXSW, how can 3D glasses NOT become an immediate fashion trend?! Not only were the glasses a huge hit for style points, but they also grant access into the XYZ 3D Lab. The popularity of our 3D Lab shows that this year’s SXSW crowd has spoken – blue and red glasses are back in style.
SXSW has always been one of our favorite events, and this year it was better than ever. The combination of everyone in their 3D glasses, the excitement around Hooli.xyz at SXSW, plus getting to meet so many amazing .xyz fans all over Austin made 2016 a tough year to beat…
So we can’t wait to see what SXSW 2017 will bring!
Check out our Facebook page for the full SXSW 2016 photo album! If you were lucky enough to run into the #XYZSquad but don’t see your picture in the album, drop us a line on Facebook or tweet at @XYZ – the more the merrier!
To celebrate the Chinese New Year for one of our most important markets, we have started a new blog series to honor our loyal supporters in China. Scroll down to read the full post in English.
大新闻：XYZ认证进展到下一步
今天我们要宣布一个很重大的新闻给所有支持关注我们的人。经过一年多的努力，我们距离成为已经中国批准合法经营的外国注册局又近了一步。申请批准合法经营的外国注册局是一个长期的过程，但我们已经完成了前三个，按照计划今年完成全部。
以下我们先简单解释一下申请过程：
第一，首先要注册一家中国企业。
第二，必须要到中国工商管理局申请营业执照。
第三，ICANN, 简单说就是一个域名管理和运营组织, 必须先通过合同变化，允许在中国注册技术方案。
第四：ICANN必须被注册局成功测试在中国的技术方案。
第五，公司要通过中国政府和互联网管理委员会的委任。
好了，这个过程解释完了
现在我们很荣幸的宣布第一和第二已经成功完毕。我们已经是一家正式批准的中国企业。这是一个花了一年多的成就。请看我们的企业执照：
我们也顺利的完成了第三步。我们和ICANN进行了一个协议修正案让我们是唯一的国外注册局被ICANN认可以在中国经营的。这意味着我们比其它非中国注册局更快一步使用网关模式在中国运营得到认可。
有五分之三的程序我们都完成了，现在正在进行第四步：技术测试，我们正在按计划安排，我们期待着在2016年成为一家合法经营的外国注册局。一旦我们获得批准，.xyz域名就将在中国备案和被使用。所以现在一定不要错过注册.xyz域名！点击此处查看还有的CCCC.xyz和LLLLL.xyz域列表，或通过这次我们和西部数码独家拍卖150以上.xyz域竞标开价。有关拍卖的更多信息，请点击这里阅读我们完整的公告。
现在还有我们合作的注册商提供.xyz域名优惠。马上行动，不要等到全部好的域名被别人抢走！
To all of our Chinese followers: Big news! We would like to announce we have taken MAJOR steps toward accreditation in China, which is on track for this year. This has been a long process, and we have crossed three of the five hurdles needed for full accreditation in China.
First, a brief overview of the accreditation process (we promise it won’t bore you):
Step 1. The registry must form a Chinese business entity to operate in China.
Step 2. The Chinese business must obtain a Chinese business license.
Step 3. ICANN, the governing body over naming on the internet, must approve the contractual changes to allow registry’s technical solution in China.
Step 4. ICANN then must successfully test the registry’s technical solution in China.
Step 5. Lastly, the registry must apply (through its Chinese business entity) for accreditation through the Chinese Government.
Whew, end of technical talk!
We are happy to announce that Steps 1 and 2 have been completed! We have fully formed our Chinese business entity and obtained our business license, which means that we will be able to operate as a business in China. This is a major accomplishment and the product of nearly a year of hard work. But our Chinese friends are worth it! Check out our shiny new business license:
We have also checked off Step 3. We have executed an amendment to our Registry Agreement with ICANN to operate our registry services in China. We are the ONLY foreign registry operator to receive this mandatory permission from ICANN. That means we are closer to becoming fully accredited than any other non-Chinese new domain extension using a gateway model to operate in China.
With three of the five steps completed, we are now underway with Step 4. Testing is going as planned and we look forward to becoming accredited in 2016. We expect adoption to skyrocket once we receive approval, so be sure to register your .xyz domains now before someone else does! Click here to see a list of CCCC.xyz and LLLLL.xyz domains available now for standard fees, or bid on over 150 .xyz domains that are being sold for no reserve in our exclusive West.cn auction (visit W263.xyz for English). For more information about the auction, please read our complete announcement here.
Our Chinese partners are also currently offering a special promotion for .xyz domains for a limited time. Act now before someone else snatches up that perfect domain!
SXSW is one of the annual hubs for creativity and innovation. This year, the #XYZsquad wanted to do something special to showcase some of the amazing projects we’ve seen from #GenXYZ. Thus sparked the creation of the XYZ 3D Lab!
With the custom made XYZ 3D shades (courtesy of the #XYZsquad), visitors can dive into our groundbreaking, three dimensional universe and take part in a challenge based on some of our favorite #WebsiteWednesdays. Using the hidden clues throughout the page, contestants can enter for a chance to win free prizes. Plus, how often do you get to enjoy an epic 3D experience without having to go to the IMAX theatre?
Does the concept of a 3D website sound familiar? That’s probably because you may have stumbled upon our corporate site, XYZ.xyz, in the past. After receiving so much positive feedback about the 3D XYZ logo and web design, we decided to go all out. And we didn’t stop at just the 3D Lab – check out our new 3D signage!
Electrifying 3D universe of innovative .xyz websites? Sounds like the place to be! But don’t take our word for it – check out the 3D lab for yourself at www.gen.xyz/3d and let us know what you think.
Didn’t get a pair of 3D glasses but still want to win great prizes? Once you sign up for the 3D Lab, share this article on Twitter and tag us (@XYZ) and we’ll get back to you on how you can score your 3D shades.
Stay tuned for next week’s recap of all the shenanigans our #XYZsquad got into at SXSW2016!
Tonight marks the first day of the exclusive auction with West.cn, where over 150 premium .xyz domains can be won at no reserve. The auction starts at 9:00pm PDT (04:00 UTC / 12:00 CST) on March 15, with staggered end times ranging from March 16 – March 31. The auction will feature some of the best .xyz names that have been removed from our premium list (meaning they will renew for standard fees), including:
Those interested in bidding are encouraged to sign up at www.W263.xyz before the auction commences to ensure a timely registration (remember to fund your account for refundable security deposits – signup/bidding instructions can be found here). To learn more about this auction, read our full announcement at www.gen.xyz/blog/chinablogseriesauction.
If you have any questions regarding signup/bidding process or about the auction in general, contact [email protected] with your inquiries.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year for one of our most important markets, we have started a new blog series to honor our loyal supporters in China. Scroll down to read the full post in English.
跟随着白色情人节的到来，XYZ团队在这里先给中国朋友们送上爱的祝福。白色情人节在很多亚洲国家是一个传统的节日。白色情人节意义是男生对女生表达心意的日子 。在2月14日情人节时如果有女生送礼物或巧克力给心仪的男孩，那等到3月14日时男生若也对此女孩有所感觉，就会回礼予这位女孩。
所以，我们相信现在肯定有很多男生正在为送什么礼物而苦恼呢！其实除了鲜花，巧克力，为什么不让这个浪漫的节日过的更加有创意呢？就像.xyz打在互联网上的复位按钮一样。勇于创新，送一个又有价值又持续的礼物吧！花儿会枯萎，巧克力会被吃掉， 但.xyz域名是一生一世的！
说到创意两字，我们认为注册一个域名送给你爱的人是多么有意义和难忘啊。快来证明您的爱，注册一个13141414.xyz 来爱我一生一世吧。 或您也可以表达你的爱 220225.xyz 爱爱你爱爱我吧！甚至您可以注册您爱人的名字给他保存起来。这可是一个又有创意又代表未来的使者！还有不要忘了，一个.xyz的域名肯定比哪些会枯萎的花和吃掉的巧克力要更有优惠价哦。
我们还有很多六位数和七位数的在等着您来注册呢。看看以下我们给的建议吧:
快来创造属于自己的爱意吧!
在今年的白色情人节里，请来观看www.gen.xyz/premiums 找寻更多有创意的.xyz域名给您的爱人吧！还有不要忘了，我们注册商伙伴们还在提供特别优惠呢。不要错过最后几个礼拜的优惠哦！
在今年的白色情人节里，请来观看www.gen.xyz/premiums找寻更多有创意的.xyz域名给您的爱人吧！还有不要忘了，我们注册商伙伴们还在提供特别优惠呢。不要错过最后几个礼拜的优惠哦！
Happy White Valentine’s Day! The XYZ team wants to send our love to all our Chinese supporters! White Valentine’s day is a tradition celebrated in many Asian Countries. On this day, tradition holds that a man should return his feelings to the woman who expressed her feelings to him on February 14th, when a woman presents chocolates and gifts to a man she admires. If the man feels the same way, one month later, he is expected to return the favor through gifts and flowers as well on White Valentine’s Day.
So, to all you men out there, if you are still struggling to find that perfect gift to buy for that woman who gave you something on Valentine’s Day, why not think outside the box? Hit the reset button on the traditional (and boring) flowers and chocolates, just like .xyz hit the reset button on the internet. Be creative and give a gift that lasts after those flowers wilt and the chocolates are eaten – give the gift of a .xyz domain name!
When it comes to the creative gift ideas for White Valentine’s Day, we think registering a domain name to express your love is not only meaningful but also unforgettable! Show your love by registering 13141414.xyz (I will love you forever) or 220225.xyz (I love you, you love me)! You may even want to register your sweetheart’s name to save her that domain before someone else does. Now that’s a considerate and forward-thinking man worthy of dating! Oh, and as an added bonus, a .xyz domain name will cost you less than the price of flowers OR chocolates. So there really is no downside to acting now and registering a .xyz domain!
Some other great examples that are available as (as of the time of writing) include:
Think outside the box and come up with your own!
Please visit www.gen.xyz/premiums for more creative ideas of what .xyz domains to register for your sweetheart this White Valentine’s Day. And don’t forget, our Chinese partners are currently offering a special promotion for .xyz domains for a limited time. Act now before this promotion ends!
