Generation XYZ® is everyone. It combines Generations X, Y, and Z to create a whole new generation inspired by the internet and its limitless potential. .xyz is one of the first unrestricted platforms for people all over the world to share their passions, cultivate knowledge, and express themselves.
Just days removed from the Olympics opening ceremony, the .xyz Team is proud to announce our sponsorship of the New Zealand bobsled team for the 2014-2015 season! As the domain for every website, everywhere, there’s no better way to show our flexibility and bold style than supporting the team as they compete in one of the most extreme sports all over the world.
Our Olympic-savvy readers may be quick to point out that the New Zealand team is not at Sochi this year, and they wouldn’t be wrong. So instead, we’ve created our own #XYZolympics, which will be kicking off in Whistler, BC, where the 2010 Vancouver Games were held. This will be the location for our friendly competition with another team sponsor, Name.com.
That’s right – Name.com has sent Jared Ewy (who we heard had something to do with the Jamaican team’s missing luggages) to race us (or attempt to anyway) in a 1-on-1, no-holds-barred slide to the finish line at the world’s fastest and most dangerous bobsledding track. Daniel will be going 135 kph (84 mph) and recording the whole thing with a smile, while Jared tries to keep up at a pedestrian 8 kph (5 mph) with his eyes closed. Fortunately, it’s already too late to cancel the camera crew who will be documenting the entire experience, so keep your eyes peeled for some awesome – and hopefully embarrassing – videos down the stretch. We’re open to suggestions when it comes to placing bets, so send us your ideas on Twitter by tagging @XYZ and using #XYZolympics.
So when is this all going down? Your favorite domain extension will be heading north to Whistler on Wednesday, and filming promo videos and the epic once-in-a-lifetime race under the Thursday night lights.
We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to sponsor such an awesome team and sport. As we approach our March 20th Sunrise date, we’ll be doing more fun promotions like this to give our fans a better feel for the puppy-loving people behind .xyz. We don’t expect Jared to be too happy when he sees the claims we just made, so follow us at @XYZ and @NameDotCom for his response, a sneak peak at all our one-off bobsledding equipment, and the usual banter that accompanies your typical life-threatening bobsledding race. Join the conversation and place your owns bets using #XYZolympics and #GenXYZ throughout the season!
Happy 2014, #GenXYZ – the big year is here!
We started the year off with a bang, not only attending NamesCon (the biggest conference in the domain industry), but also hosting the massive NamesCon.xyz kick-off party — huge turnout, huge success! Catch a glimpse of what went down in Vegas by checking out the photos at XYZ.COM/namescon.
The party definitely set the tone for the following two days, where we had great meetings with all the registrars who attended. Most importantly, we officially announced our launch date!
Wait for it…
.xyz will be launching globally in MARCH 2014! That means if you’re a trademark holder who registered through the Trademark Clearinghouse, you can register your .xyz domain names starting in March during our Sunrise period. Keep up-to-date with more launch news by following us on Twitter @XYZ.
Because of all this excitement, there’s been much buzz in the media about .xyz. Quartz featured a great overview piece on the upcoming domain expansion, and highlighted yours truly, .xyz, as an extension to look out for.
Founder Daniel Negari also chatted with the folks at TheDomains about his bold move to team up with NameJet to auction off premium .xyz and .College domains, and also sat down with Hexonet, where he shared exciting news about the XYZ Early Access Program and why we’re gaining strong interest from China and other emerging markets.
For those of you who speak Polish (or savvy users of Google Translate), here’s an interview we had with a Polish registrar, rynekdomen.pl.
As launch is right around the corner, be sure to look out for exciting promotions by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And as always, drop us a line @XYZ — we’re happy to hear what you’re thinking!
Until next time, #GenXYZ!
Big, big news, #GenXYZ!
We’re happy to announce that .xyz Founder Daniel Negari and ICANN officially executed our Registry Agreement this week! This means we’re one huge step closer to launching the most flexible, memorable, and affordable domain names on the planet next year.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have a three-letter Twitter handle, we can tell you firsthand that it’s awesome. That’s because we just scored @xyz. Same great tweets and breaking news, just a new and improved name. Be sure to follow our new account so you don’t miss out on our upcoming promotions and announcements.
One last thing – we’ve been talking with some media outlets and expect a few great articles to be published in the next few days. Keep an eye out for them because they’re sure to generate a lot of buzz!
That’s it for now, #GenXYZ. Stay posted on all things .xyz by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
#GenXYZ, we have some awesome news to share.
We have teamed up with the top domain auction company on the web, NameJet.com, to offer .xyz and .College domain names for the first time ever in a groundbreaking new domain extension auction! This is literally the first-of-its-kind auction for any new domain extension, so we’re thrilled to be a part of this historic moment. The premium domain auctions began on November 6th, 2013 and will continue through February 28th, 2014. You might remember that NameJet will also be helping us in our Sunrise and Landrush periods, too. For more information about the auction event, check out NameJet’s press release.
So what sort of domain names can you get? For those interested in a .xyz domain, there are options like pubs.xyz, autos.xyz, and even london.xyz. .College domains include grants.college, travel.college, jobs.college, and more. These are just a sample of some of the domains we’ll be offering, but the full list can be viewed on our Featured Auction page.
To learn more about how we were able to pave the way for this innovative new advanced auction, check out Kevin Murphy’s post over at Domain Incite.
We’re so proud that .xyz and .College will be the first new domain extensions to be auctioned off. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve got in store for you next, so stay up to date by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As always, thanks for all your support, and keep tagging your #GenXYZ posts and photos!
