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Innovators use .xyz and XYZ Registry domains like .LOL, and .Auto to showcase breakthroughs across AI, blockchain, AR/VR and emerging technologies. Blockchain gaming ecosystem Treasure.LOL showcases community-driven gaming through MAGIC cryptocurrency. Data analytics platform Upstream.Auto aims to strengthen mobility data security with AI-driven solutions. 3D design platform Rooms.xyz highlights the intersection of creativity and coding innovation. This week’s #WebsiteWednesday will showcase more standout xyz community members whose websites demonstrate how innovation can drive success in emerging technologies.

In January 2025, several members of the .xyz community were nominated for awards in categories such as AI hardware, finance technology, web3, mobile apps, and community platforms. Their recognition is a testament to the innovative projects built on .xyz, .LOL, and all XYZ Registry domains.

Each January, Product Hunt’s Golden Kitty Awards recognize outstanding products and innovations across various industries. Since their inception in 2015, these awards have highlighted new ideas and technologies gaining momentum within the Product Hunt community. 

Brilliant.xyz

AI Hardware: Brilliant.xyz

Brilliant.xyzGoDaddy customer – (Singapore)

Nominated for: AI Hardware

Brilliant.xyz, the team behind Frame, has been nominated in the AI Hardware category. Frame is an open-source AI glasses project designed to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday wearables. The glasses aim to provide users with real-time AI assistance, leveraging open-source technology for accessibility and customization. You can learn more by following the company on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Instagram, and by visiting Brilliant.xyz.

COCA.xyz

Finance Tech and Mobile App: COCA.xyz

COCA.xyzNamecheap customer – (United Kingdom)

Nominated for: Finance Tech and Mobile App

COCA.xyz received nominations in both the Finance Tech and Mobile App categories. COCA is an MPC (Multi-Party Computation) wallet that aims to help users manage digital assets through a non-custodial card. The innovative wallet is designed to simplify digital asset management by offering an all-in-one solution for users to manage, swap, and spend cryptocurrencies alongside fiat currencies. You can learn more by following COCA on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter, and by visiting COCA.xyz

Perspect.xyz

Web3 & Crypto: Perspect.xyz

Perspect.xyzNamecheap customer – (United States)

Nominated for: Web3 & Crypto

Perspect.xyz earned a nomination in the Web3 & Crypto category. The platform aims to help high-performance software teams and individuals visualize their impact and track results. It offers real-time insights into developer contributions, designed to help teams optimize performance and improve the overall developer experience. Perspect aims to motivate and reward high-performing team members through a data-driven approach, including the use of blockchain-based incentives. Perspect supports productivity and accountability in technology-driven organizations by providing greater visibility into team performance. You can learn more by visiting Perspect.xyz.

Maester.xyz

Web3 & Crypto: Maester.xyz

Maester.xyzNamecheap customer – (United States)

Nominated for: Web3 & Crypto

Also nominated in the Web3 & Crypto category, Maester.xyz is a platform that leverages AI to help users discover decentralized applications (DApps). The platform curates and presents relevant web3 tools, aiming to simplify the discovery process for users exploring blockchain-based applications. You can learn more by following the platform on X/Twitter @Maester_xyz and by visiting Maester.xyz

TheBrightApp.xyz

Mobile App: TheBrightApp.xyz

TheBrightApp.xyzSquarespace customer – (Australia

Nominated for: Mobile App

TheBrightApp.xyz earned a nomination in the Mobile App category. The platform is developing a super app for health, with an all-in-one solution designed for fitness and wellness tracking. Currently in early access (as of January 29, 2025), The Bright App seeks to consolidate multiple health-related tools into a single user-friendly interface. You can learn more by following the platform on LinkedIn and Instagram, and by visiting TheBrightApp.xyz.

Marshmallow.LOL

Community & Social: Marshmallow.LOL

Marshmallow.LOLNamecheap customer – (United States)

Nominated for: Community & Social

Marshmallow.LOL is recognized in the Community & Social category. The platform provides an AI-powered event social tool designed to enhance engagement at gatherings and conferences. By integrating AI, Marshmallow.LOL aims to create dynamic social experiences for event attendees. You can learn more by following the platform on Instagram @marshmallowsocial.lol and by visiting Marshmallow.LOL.

.XYZ and .LOL innovators

These nominations highlight the diverse ways in which.xyz and XYZ Registry domains are being used by innovators in AI, web3, finance, and social engagement. While the 2024 Golden Kitty Awards have concluded, we celebrate these nominations as a testament to the versatility and impact of next-generation domain names in driving advancements in emerging technologies.

XYZ Registry Domains Report - January 2025

January 2025 Highlights

  • 101 premium XYZ Registry domains were registered*
  • Most popular TLDs in premium sales*: .XYZ, .Security, and, .Game
  • Most popular TLDs in standard sales: .XYZ, .LOL, and .Skin
  • Highest .xyz premium sale(s):
    • DD.xyz – $3,000/year MSRP
    • Investing.xyz – $3,000/year MSRP
  • Highest aftermarket sale(s) reported:
  • 3-letter domains accounted for 18.18% of the .xyz aftermarket sales reported at NameBio, for example:
    • Aftermarket sale Kit.xyz for $4,750
    • Aftermarket sale Rag.xyz for $410
    • Aftermarket sale Cab.xyz for $124

Aftermarket sale data is sourced from NameBio. If NameBio did not pick up your sale, you can report it at  https://namebio.com/report.

  • Various individuals, businesses, and platforms launched websites on premium XYZ Registry domains
    • NorthPole.Security ($2,500/year MSRP) registered by a security platform for macOS
    • Zenith.Security  ($2,500/year MSRP) registered by a cybersecurity auditing firm
    • Dino.Game ($1,500/year MSRP) registered by a video game
    • Zero.Game ($1,500/year MSRP) registered by a streaming platform
    • Bar.LOL ($1,000/year MSRP) registered by a karaoke bar
    • 1.Storage  ($750/year MSRP) registered by a cloud storage platform
    • Martin.xyz ($700/year MSRP) registered by product development engineer  Martin Paucot
    • Doma.xyz ($350/year MSRP) registered by a blockchain platform
    • QAN.xyz** ($350/year MSRP) registered by a blockchain platform
  • The top 10 most popular SLD keywords for .xyz registrations in January were: ai, play,  me, sol, coin, hub, tech, agent, app, game
  • In China, numerous .xyz and XYZ Registry domains were registered in the month of January, including:
  • Notable influencers using XYZ Domains
    • Crypto platform Coinbase.com acquired onchain browser Roam.xyz1
    • Google invested $1 million into Rooms.xyz as part of a partnership deal that also offered the platform early access to Google’s Gemini AI2.
    • Compute network for AI agents StackOS.io rebranded as StackAI.xyz3
    • Crypto trading firm FalconX acquired derivatives startup Arbelos.xyz4
  • Freshly funded companies using XYZ Domains

Words from #GenerationXYZ:

CryptoPond.xyz

“As a crypto AI project, we recognize that many crypto projects prefer using .xyz domains to represent themselves as innovative and forward-thinking, rather than .com, which was trendy two decades ago. Additionally, .com domains are oversaturated, making it challenging for projects to find available names, whereas .xyz offers more flexibility and availability.”

– Dylan Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO, CryptoPond.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.***

** “BIN” (or 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 – January 2025

Top 20 Premium XYZ Domains Registered

(not ranked)

D.Audio WB.Game
On.Auto Foundation.Hair
Job.Auto Mai.Homes**
AMG.Autos The.Hosting
Maybach.Autos Bar.LOL
Clean.Beauty Garden.Quest**
Flying.Car Manage.Rent
Dubai.Car C3.Security
OTO.Cars A.Storage
44.Game Investing.xyz

More Standout Premium Registrations

BG.xyz Tom.CEO
Jazz.xyz Game.CEO
8S.xyz** Card.Game
V2.xyz True.Hair
Sunwin.Auto Box.Homes**
Tailfin.Auto Hen.LOL
Mia.Baby** Moschino.Makeup
Renta.Car Jazz.Security
Jet.Car Toybox.Storage
Hola.Cars RT.Theatre

January .xyz Aftermarket Overview

(source: Namebio.com)

Total dollar value: $68,597.00
Average price: $1,559.02
Low price: $100.00
High price: $22,500.00
Maximum SLD characters: 15
2L – 1 (2.277%)
3L – 8 (18.18%)
4L – 7 (15.91%)

Top 10 XYZ Domains

(Ranked by volume)

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

Top 10 .xyz Premium Domains Registered

(Price listed is MSRP)

  1. DD.xyz – $3,000
  2. Investing.xyz – $3,000
  3. 139.xyz – $1,300
  4. IAN.xyz – $1,300
  5. 5P.xyz – $700
  6. Booker.xyz – $700
  7. Martin.xyz – $700
  8. Victor.xyz – $700
  9. 346.xyz – $350
  10. AEL.xyz – $350

Top 10 .xyz Aftermarket Sales

(source: Namebio.com)

  1. Arda.xyz – $22,500
  2. Sundial.xyz – $9,500
  3. Odyssey.xyz – $7,400
  4. Check.xyz – $5,000
  5. Kit.xyz – $4,750
  6. Rv.xyz – $4,600
  7. Fractal.xyz – $3,593
  8. Condos.xyz – $1,500
  9. Woke.xyz – $900
  10. Achilles.xyz – $785

Top 20 Trending .xyz SLD Keywords

(source: Internal Data)   

  1.     ai
  2.     play
  3. me
  4.     sol
  5. coin
  6. hub
  7. tech
  8. agent
  9. app
  10. game
  11. eth
  12. win
  13. online
  14. top
  15. vip
  16. link
  17. car
  18. shop
  19. home
  20. best

*** Starting March 2023, the top 10 Trending .xyz SLD Keywords are expanded to include 2-character keywords.

Starting July 2023, we have expanded from Top 10 to Top 20 Trending .xyz SLD Keywords, and added the 2-character keyword “my” in our dataset. Though we consider “my” to be a keyword modifier, this addition is intended to align with industry focal points.

1. https://www.bankless.com/read/coinbase-brings-on-team-at-onchain-browser-roam
2. https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/07/google-puts-1m-into-3d-design-app-rooms-after-more-than-1-million-rooms-created/
3. https://medium.com/stackai-xyz
4. https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-brokerage-falconx-buys-derivates-startup-arbelos-markets
5. https://beincrypto.com/decentralized-ai-oxyz-raises-130m/
6. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-movement-labs-set-close-130000475.html
7. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rymc93wuyg
8. https://www.securityweek.com/orchid-security-banks-hefty-36m-seed-round/
9. https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/01/29/domain-registration-d3-fundraise-doma-blockchain/
10. https://pulse2.com/token-security-20-million-raised-for-securing-enterprise-machine-identities/
11. https://pulse2.com/dryrun-security-8-7-million-seed-raised-to-enhance-application-security/
12. https://panteracapital.com/blog-investing-in-radius/
13. https://www.theblock.co/post/333676/web3-ai-firm-rena-labs-raises-3-3-million-in-pre-seed-funding
14. https://www.coinspeaker.com/hyve-labs-secures-2-75m-in-pre-seed-funding-to-revolutionize-web3-gaming/
15. https://www.rasmal.com/revie-secures-2-5-million-seed-funding/
16. https://techbullion.com/reppo-labs-raises-2-2m-to-transform-data-collaboration-for-ai-development/
17. https://www.news-journal.com/vivident-raises-1-5m-seed-round-to-launch-ai-powered-virtual-character-platform/article_fa00e852-5b02-5ce6-a328-aedebfb6039a.html
18. https://beincrypto.com/novastro-raises-1-2-million-in-seed-round/
19. ​​https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canopy-raises-1-2m-build-140000677.html
20. https://www.cmointern.com/2025/01/haedal-protocol-secures-seed-funding-to.html?m=1

Fish.AudioNamecheap customer – (United States)

Innovative developers use .xyz and XYZ Registry domains like .Security and .Audio to showcase solutions enhanced with AI. Learning platform Anywyse.Audio harnesses AI to transform educational content into audio lessons. Cybersecurity platform Pillar.Security leverages AI to protect generative AI applications and enterprise systems. Payments platform Skyfire.xyz combines AI and blockchain to enable autonomous payments for AI agents. In this week’s #AIMonday, we’ll introduce you to a platform enhancing voice replication and audio creation with AI: Fish.Audio.

Fish.Audio: Redefining voice cloning with generative AI

Fish.Audio is the online home of Fish Audio, a technology platform focused on voice cloning and generative AI-based audio tools. It uses advanced technologies, including large language models (LLM), text-to-speech (TTS) systems, vocoders (tools that synthesize and manipulate voice sounds), and Transformer models (AI models designed for handling complex data patterns), geared towards replicating voices in as little as 15 seconds. The platform emphasizes accuracy and user-friendliness, aiming to streamline audio creation for a wide range of users, including content creators, developers, and professionals who need realistic voice outputs.

AI-driven efficiency: The technology behind Fish Audio’s solutions

The innovative platform offers a range of solutions tailored to meet diverse audio needs. Its core feature, voice cloning, is designed to help users replicate voices with high accuracy and realism. Beyond cloning, the platform includes text-to-speech (TTS) and voiceover tools, offering creators and developers robust options for generating ultra-realistic audio.

Fish Audio claims to support cross-lingual capabilities in 13 languages, fostering voice replication across linguistic boundaries. Additional features, such as Voice Activity Detection, are designed to help the system automatically process audio streams with minimal user input. Fish Audio also provides API access for developers looking to integrate voice replication into their applications, while future updates are intended to include full Voice Agent solutions.

Fish Audio’s reliance on cutting-edge AI technologies is intended to foster a fast and intuitive user experience. With tools like auto-optimized reference audio, users can gain precise control over voice outputs. The platform offers scalable options, including a complimentary plan that includes up to one hour of ultra-realistic voice generation per month, and premium plans that enhance capabilities with unlimited generations, priority processing, and commercial usage rights.

Fish.Audio: A domain name that speaks for itself

Fish Audio’s use of a .Audio domain name aligns seamlessly with their industry and mission. Securing the exact match domain Fish.Audio enhances their brand’s memorability and credibility, clearly reflecting their focus on audio-related technologies. The .Audio domain highlights their specialization, making it immediately clear to audiences what Fish offers.

You can learn more by following the company on X/Twitter @fishaudio and GitHub, joining the Discord, and visiting Fish.Audio

Valantis.xyzSquarespace customer – (United States

Developers use .xyz domains to power cutting-edge decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and cryptocurrency technologies. Decentralized Lending Exchange Ammalgam.xyz aims to enhance capital efficiency and empower DeFi users. Payment platform Bridge.xyz aims to simplify stablecoin payments. DeFi platform Fission.xyz aims to reshape private equity with tokenized venture investments. In this week’s #BlockchainThursday, we’ll introduce you to a platform reshaping DeFi with modular exchange solutions: Valantis.xyz.

Valantis.xyz: A modular framework for decentralized exchange development

Valantis.xyz is the online home of Valantis, a modular decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol designed to provide a framework for developers to create customized, composable DEXes. Valantis is intended to simplify the process of building decentralized exchanges by offering composable modules that developers can integrate and combine. These modules are aimed at enabling advanced features, such as dynamic fee mechanisms and multi-asset liquidity pools, with reduced need for additional smart contract development. In November 2024, Valantis Labs, the developer behind the protocol, completed its seed round at a $40 million valuation, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million across pre-seed and seed rounds.1

Simplifying DEX functionality with flexible modular solutions

At the core of Valantis is its modular framework, designed to provide a flexible and developer-oriented environment for building DEX functionality. The framework includes modules that developers can use to implement features such as advanced pricing logic, liquidity management, and oracle services with reduced complexity. This modular approach is aimed at addressing challenges like liquidity fragmentation by enabling shared external vaults and supporting asset classes like rebase tokens. Valantis seeks to overcome limitations of monolithic DEX protocols, which are often associated with higher development costs, fragmented liquidity, and rigid architectures. Since its launch, Valantis’ first modular DEX, HOT-AMM, has facilitated over $50 million in trading volume and currently holds more than $5 million in liquidity.

The team behind Valantis: Innovators in decentralized finance

Valantis Labs was established in 2023 as an independent entity after originating as a project within blockchain research and engineering firm Nethermind. The team, led by co-founders Deven Matthews and Eduardo Carvalho, brings extensive experience in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain development. Deven, a former Chief Strategy Officer at Nethermind, played a key role in conceptualizing Valantis’ modular approach. Eduardo, who previously led the DeFi protocol engineering team at Nethermind, has focused on building and mentoring the team that now drives Valantis Labs. 

Valantis.xyz: A domain for innovation and global appeal

Valantis Labs’ decision to build their platform on .xyz with Valantis.xyz reflects their commitment to innovation and a forward-looking brand identity. .XYZ has become a popular choice for blockchain, web3, and AI projects due to its versatility and global appeal. As a concise and memorable web address, Valantis.xyz underscores the platform’s mission to deliver a flexible, developer-centric solution to the challenges of decentralized exchange development. You can learn more by following the platform on X/Twitter, GitHub, and LinkedIn, and by visiting Valantis.xyz.

1.https://www.theblock.co/post/327460/modular-dex-protocol-valantis-funding-valuation

DassiOrleando.xyzLWS customer – (Canada)

The .xyz community is home to skilled professionals showcasing their work on .xyz domains. Copywriter Edward John uses EdwardJohn.xyz to share work for brands such as Netflix and Redbull. Author and researcher Nadia Asparouhova uses Nadia.xyz to showcase her projects. Art Director Mardo Medic uses MarkoMedic.xyz to showcase work for brands such as Glossier and La Croix. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll introduce you to a consultant and solutions architect who shares his work and projects on his own tailored .xyz domain: DassiOrleando.xyz.

Discover the work of Orléando Dassi on DassiOrleando.xyz

DassiOrleando.xyz is the personal website of Orléando Dassi, a Senior Consultant and Solutions Architect with over ten years of experience across diverse industries. Based in Quebec, Canada, Orléando is bilingual in English and French. His professional journey includes roles at CGI, C-point, and OpenClassRooms, where he has contributed to system integrations, cloud solutions, and architectural decisions for complex projects. Orléando is also a writer and mentor who emphasizes teamwork and adaptability in all his endeavors.

Exploring DassiOrleando.xyz: System integration, digital transformation, and award-winning projects

Orléando uses DassiOrleando.xyz to provide an overview of his work and services. His areas of focus span system integration, digital transformation, solutions architecture, technical leadership, and app automation. His approach prioritizes creating scalable and reliable systems tailored to meet business objectives. He uses DassiOrleando.xyz to highlight several notable projects, showcasing his contributions to improving efficiency and driving technological advancements for various organizations. Orléando’s skills with platforms like Salesforce, AWS, Apache Camel, and Apache Airflow are central to the solutions he offers.

Visitors to DassiOrleando.xyz can read testimonials that reflect Orléando’s impact on the teams and projects he has worked on. Dan Hansher, Co-Founder of DealCoach, states: “Working with Orléando has been a great experience. He has consistently delivered high-quality work across multiple projects, demonstrating excellent problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of what is needed. No matter the complexity of the task, he always provided creative solutions and worked efficiently to meet deadlines.”

Rhys Donoghue, CEO of KDRM, highlights Orléando’s role in the ReefCloud project, saying: “Orléando worked for me on a few projects as our technical lead and architect. His development skills are excellent, and his cloud skills are very good. He is easy to work with, and with his extensive experience, he is able to make good architecture and design decisions. Dassi was one of the key developers on the ReefCloud project that won the Oceanic Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Award for Environment & Sustainability, for this project, Dassi worked in our team at KDRM, along with AIMS (the Australian Institute of Marine Science) and Accenture.”

Highlighting the testimonials and experiences of your users demonstrates real-world impact, transforming abstract concepts into relatable examples. You can learn more about the power of testimonials in our latest Quarterly Report

The power of a tailored domain like DassiOrleando.xyz

DassiOrleando.xyz serves as a digital hub for Orléando’s professional profile. Using a FirstNameLastName.xyz domain – or in this case, a LastNameFirstName.xyz domain – allows Orléando to centralize his career accomplishments and make his online presence more accessible to potential collaborators and clients. A domain name that matches his full name improves visibility in search results, enabling a streamlined way to connect with his work. Anyone who Googles “orleando dassi” will see DassiOrleando.xyz at the top of the search results page (as of January 21, 2025). In an era where personal branding plays a significant role, a tailored domain like DassiOrleando.xyz functions as an effective tool to showcase his skills and achievements. We had the opportunity to speak with Orléando about his decision to build his website on .xyz. As he told us, 

“I chose .xyz because it’s modern, innovative, different, and aligns perfectly with my vision of staying ahead in the tech space.”

 You can learn more by following Orléando on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and GitHub, and by visiting DassiOrleando.xyz