“.xyz is the domain of a new generation and new technologies. It’s where everything interesting is happening.” — Chris Heatherly, CEO, TheMysterySociety.xyz
Twelve years ago, .xyz launched with a simple but radical idea: the internet deserved a domain extension as open, bold, and boundless as the people building on it. What began as a fresh alternative to the status quo has grown into the world’s most popular new domain extension, trusted by registrants across more than 230 countries and territories. Today, XYZ Registry has surpassed 10 million domain registrations across its portfolio of 35 domain extensions, led by the explosive growth and global adoption of .xyz. With rapid adoption surging across emerging technologies like AI, AR, blockchain, and quantum computing, year 12 is shaping up to be the most exciting chapter yet.
It’s an annual tradition: every birthday, we offer .xyz for just $1 for the first year.
The sale comes back every year. Your perfect name might not. Secure your .xyz domain today at one of our featured partners below and join the global movement shaping the future of the internet!
Find even more participating registrars at gen.xyz/birthday. While there, you can also find a dedicated hub celebrating 12 years of .xyz. You’ll discover a wide range of resources, including a global #GenXYZ user showcase, a collection of testimonials from members of the #GenXYZ community, and a sourced deep dive into $5B+ in venture funding raised by projects built on .xyz domains.
In venture-backed projects calling .xyz home, we’ve identified more than $5B in funding, just the tip of the iceberg. For many, it started with $1. From neurotechnology to decentralized finance to artificial intelligence, the companies choosing .xyz as their home are not just pushing boundaries. They’re raising serious capital to do it.
AMILabs.xyz, the AI research company founded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun, raised $1.03B to build world models (AI that learns from reality rather than just language).1 Science.xyz, the neurotechnology platform co-founded by Neuralink’s Max Hodak, raised $230M as it pushes to become the first brain-computer interface company to bring a product to market.2 Rain.xyz, an enterprise-grade infrastructure platform for stablecoin-powered payments, raised an additional $250M in a Series C round.3
But it’s not just the companies raising money on .xyz. The firms writing the checks are here too — from crypto-native funds to multi-stage global investors.
Paradigm.xyz, founded by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and former Sequoia Capital partner Matt Huang, operates a $2.5B venture fund. Dragonfly.xyz closed its fourth fund at $650M, with offices in New York and Singapore. Cherry.xyz, a Berlin-based firm, has raised over $340M across its funds.
This is the #GenXYZ community. Builders who don’t wait for permission. Investors who back the boldest ideas. Innovators choosing .xyz because it reflects who they are and what they’re building. Explore a deep dive into venture-backed .xyz companies at gen.xyz/birthday.
Big raises make headlines. But the heart of .xyz has always been independent creators, small business owners, creative agencies, and more who all saw themselves in .xyz from the very start. They are the foundation of everything #GenXYZ has become.
This past year, we had the pleasure of spotlighting some of the individuals and small businesses whose stories continue to inspire us. Here’s a look at a few of the forward-thinkers we celebrated:
Imperfecta.xyz is the online home of Imperfecta, an art and design gallery based in Portland, Oregon. The gallery focuses on “elevating women artists and underrepresented creatives” and presents a range of work, including visual art, sculpture, and installations.
SUUVI.xyz is the personal website of Suuvi, formerly known as Sophia Bacelar, a Cuban-Chinese producer, composer, and multidisciplinary artist. Suuvi began studying cello at age two and was accepted to Juilliard at ten.
GreatPen.xyz is the online home of Allan Buntoengsuk, an independent product designer who partners with startups and established organizations to design and improve digital products across mobile and web platforms.
Wondermake.xyz is the online home of Wondermake, a London-based design studio founded by Jonny Gibson, a designer and creative director with over a decade of experience across global brands, startups, and local businesses.
HandyEntertainment.xyz is the online home of Handy Entertainment, an event entertainment company that advocates for, trains, hires, and mentors historically disadvantaged people, groups, and businesses.
GinaThings.xyz is the personal website of Gina Kang, a Colorado-based graphic designer and graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Gina specializes in brand design and storytelling, crafting visuals that merge creativity and function across print, digital, and environmental design.
College.xyz is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network built by students for students, aiming to close the gap between traditional education and the fast-moving pace of technological innovation.
DaltonGriebel.xyz is the personal website of Dalton Griebel, a Massachusetts-based CMF (Color, Material, Finish) and graphic designer with a background that bridges retail, business administration, and visual design.
From personal portfolios to full-service creative studios, the diversity of this community is one of .xyz’s greatest strengths. Whatever you’re building, there’s a place for it here.
Every week, we shine a spotlight on members of the #GenXYZ community through our ongoing blog series: Website Wednesday (gen.xyz/ww): A new #GenXYZ member every week. AI Monday (gen.xyz/aim): Spotlighting innovators building with AI. Blockchain Thursday (gen.xyz/bct): Highlights from the web3 community. Game Day (gen.xyz/gaming): Showcasing #GenXYZ members in gaming. XYZ TLD Day (gen.xyz/tld): Innovators using XYZ TLDs. Domains Report (gen.xyz/dr): Key trends from .xyz. XYZ Quarterly (gen.xyz/quarterly): Tips and ideas for a successful web presence, as well as quarterly updates on the XYZ Team’s activities.
Every new .xyz domain registered is a new idea taking shape, a new voice joining the conversation, and a new face in the .xyz community.
To explore more of what this community has built, visit gen.xyz/birthday. From venture-backed innovators to independent creators, what you’ll find there speaks for itself.
The future is being built on .xyz. Make it yours.
“To us, xyz stands as a subtle rebellion against the status quo. While it’s equally (if not more) memorable than a legacy TLD, it also conjures feelings of mystery, excitement, and innovation.” — Alex Fine, CEO, Fun.xyz
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1. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/yann-lecuns-ami-labs-raises-1-03-billion-to-build-world-models/
2. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/science-corp-closes-230m-round-as-it-pushes-to-get-its-brain-implant-to-patients/
3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rain-raises-250m-series-c-to-scale-stablecoin-powered-payments-infrastructure-for-global-enterprises-302657084.html
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