11/11 marked the official launch date of XYZ‘s 1.111B® Class – a segment of 1.111 billion domains that are perfect for usage in the Internet of Things, vanity identification, digital currencies, and other creative uses. As a new variable price tier, more than 400 retail partners of XYZ can automatically support this first-of-its-kind class of domains – made up of all 6, 7, 8, and 9-digit numerics – for a recommended retail price of 99¢ per year.
The first major partnership related to the 1.111B® Class came last week at Ethereum’s DevCon3 conference, where the popular blockchain cryptocurrency announced support for users to pair their Ethereum wallets with .xyz domains for secure coin management and trading. With 99¢ annual carrying costs and flat 99¢ transaction fees, the 1.111B® Class is the first digital currency platform to be supported by a global network of registrars, with built-in security and customer support, and stability through the internet’s root DNS.
“Being connected to the internet’s DNS backbone, .xyz domains can be securely registered, managed, and traded on the most stable blockchain in existence. All domains come with locking mechanisms, transfer authorization codes, and optional WHOIS privacy to show or hide asset ownership,” said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. “The 1.111B® Class makes Ethereum immediately accessible to hundreds of millions of existing domain customers, and I expect other cryptocurrencies to soon add their support.”
Thanks to early supporters like GoDaddy, Uniregistry, and Name.com, the 1.111B® Class is available to leaders, creators, and innovators in over 230 countries and territories. Since the prelaunch, 1.111B® Class domains are already being used for advanced networking (205777.xyz), and calendar milestones (20380119.xyz). With no minimum or maximum registration requirements, domains may also be registered as needed for app testing, vanity VoIP numbers, identification numbers, zip codes, or in sequential blocks to match serial numbers.
To learn more about the 1.111B® Class, visit www.AYDACFU.xyz, or read the white paper and our official press release. Start searching for your favorite numbers, dates, and patterns in our new 1.111B search tool. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out all the current 1.111B websites and make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more info!
Every year on November 11 (or 11/11) China celebrates Singles Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the things that make a person unique. Expressing your individuality is at the heart of making your own .xyz site, and no matter what you choose to use your .xyz domain for, it is as unique and capable as you are. This Singles Day, we’re showing off three websites from China that represent some of the many ways people express themselves using a .xyz.
XinyuhuiWang.xyz – Internet.bs customer (China)
When you’re picking a domain to register, it’s always smart to get your FirstNameLastName.xyz. XinyuhuiWang.xyz did just that, but since it’s a Chinese name, it’s actually a LastNameFirstName.xyz. XinyuhuiWang.xyz shows off their iconoclastic photography on their .xyz site while documenting a changing China and the world beyond.
Want to make sure you’ve secured your name? Head to gen.xyz/register now to grab your FirstNameLastName.xyz, LastNameFirstName.xyz, or any combination you choose!
ArtMap.xyz – WebNic customer (China)
Since .xyz is a truly generic domain, it represents everyone, everywhere, regardless of the language they speak. Because of this, many individuals and businesses brand on a .xyz domain to connect with a worldwide audience, like ArtMap.xyz.
ArtMap.xyz is a premier arts and culture magazine dedicated to reporting on events, openings, and trends throughout Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. With a focus on the cutting-edge and a passion for the avant-garde, ArtMap.xyz brings an eclectic world of art, music, literature, and more to their readers.
DryUp.xyz – GoDaddy customer (China)
More than 300,000 Chinese students study at universities in the United States. But pressure on Chinese students to succeed is often very tough, so DryUp.xyz brings a little levity to their situation.
DryUp.xyz produces clothing for students studying in the US with an irreverent spin. Clothing with the letters “GPA” take the place of college athletic department logos, and their slogan, “A or F, who cares?”, sums up their feelings regarding studying in the US pretty well.
To all of our friends and partners in China, we wish you a happy Singles Day! But remember, Singles Day is a great opportunity to show the world what makes you different and special, no matter where you live. If you want to see more great #WebsiteWednesdays, be sure to keep reading our blog. And make sure you follow @xyz on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more great .xyz use cases.
Today, XYZ is launching our tenth domain extension, .Storage, which was acquired earlier this year. As the authoritative namespace for the physical and data storage industries, .Storage allows businesses and individuals in an $80+ billion industry ($38 billion self storage + $44 billion data storage), to upgrade their online presence by making all domains available for one flat price – including 1-characters, 2-characters, and valuable keywords!
Priority registration for trademark holders begins at 9:00am EST today, and domains are awarded immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. With no SMD file or verification necessary, brands may secure their trademarks, facility locations, or even keywords, before they become available to the general public on November 28, 2017. Global general availability begins on December 5, 2017.
To encourage customers to begin using their .Storage domains immediately, we are offering a complimentary white-glove website migration service for a limited time ($10,000 value). The process takes less than a week, and we follow Google’s best practices to transition your website from your old URL to a new .Storage domain. Existing search engine rankings, SEO scores, and emails are all maintained, and you can enjoy a boost to your branding and online presence after switching to .Storage.
Not sure what to register? Check out some of our favorite .Storage domains below that can be hand registered today!
| Domain | Industry | New Recommended retail price (12-month commitment) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent.Storage | Physical storage | $79/month |
| DryWarehousing.Storage | Physical storage | $79/month |
| Logistical.Storage | Physical storage | $79/month |
| Automotive.Storage | Physical storage | $79/month |
| Moving.Storage | Physical storage | $79/month |
| LocalDrive.Storage | Data storage | $79/month |
| Network.Storage | Data storage | $79/month |
| Digital.Storage | Data storage | $79/month |
| Backup.Storage | Data storage | $79/month | FileSharing.Storage | Data storage | $79/month |
To learn more about .Storage, visit www.go.storage, read our press release, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then head over to one of the retailers below or your registrar of choice to secure your .Storage domains!
See a full list of supporting registrars here.
Ghostpia.xyz – Onamae customer (Japan)
Ghostpia.xyz is a visual novel available on the iTunes App Store with a solid 5-star rating, and on Ghostpia.xyz. From a team of comic creators, composers, and storytellers comes a story unlike anything you’ve ever read – or played. So when it’s time for you to pick up your next book or video game, and if you’re fluent in Japanese or want a stunningly animated visual novel, we suggest you check out this week’s #WebsiteWednesday – Ghostpia.xyz.
Ghostpia.xyz’s creators are a group of current and former college students known as Super Water Supply, who in addition to Ghostpia.xyz have published 6 other visual novels. Players on Ghostpia.xyz can click through stories to discover more about the protagonists, their world, and the mysteries that surround their existence in their quiet ghost utopia. Ghostpia.xyz’s excellent soundtrack is available for download on their Soundcloud or on Amazon.
As the domain extension for every website, everywhere, .xyz is especially popular with Japanese creatives who use the domain to connect with others outside of Japan. With its gentle, atmospheric music, adorable characters, and compelling storyline, Ghostpia.xyz is an excellent example of the creative work .xyz has become known for.
If you’re looking for a great new game to play, or your next favorite book, then check out Ghostpia.xyz today. Follow @xyz on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more great .xyz use cases.
YoungCollective.xyz – Network Solutions customer (Sweden)
YoungCollective.xyz is a creative charity organization helping proven institutions raise money through non-traditional thinking and marketing. If you are interested in the business of making the world a better place, this week’s #WebsiteWednesday is for you!
Led by PR consultant Erik Isberg, one of YoungCollective.xyz’s first projects was Picture: Connection, a website selling the work of Swedish photographers. The project earned coverage in Elle Sweden, and all of its proceeds went to continuing music education for children in war-torn countries. Shortly after, YoungCollective.xyz launched the Glove Is Love campaign, a set of 5 different, limited-edition condoms promoting conservation, with the donations from each prophylactic going to a specific cause. After Isberg wrote a column in the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter, publications like Sputnik News also covered this unique campaign to save the environment.
“Young Collective is built around the idea that the people around you, their skills, knowledge and background is a part of you as well. Your colleagues, friends and family gives through them a wide array of experience and know-how that are yours to draw from. That’s why we call ourselves a collective, spanning around the globe through the people in our life.”
– From YoungCollective.xyz’s About Us page
YoungCollective.xyz is committed to tackling the world’s future problems, and they do this by connecting with, and appealing to, the future leaders of the world: generations X, Y, and Z. By working with young people and choosing a domain representative of their audience, YoungCollective.xyz is a perfect example of an organization using a .xyz domain to make a statement about who they are and who they’re looking to connect with.
If you’re trying to change the world for the better, or you’re interested in supporting some of YoungCollective.xyz’s projects, reach out to them today. To see more of their work, follow them on Instagram. And as always, to see more great .xyz use cases, follow @xyz on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
