對于xyz來說，2016年是偉大的一年。今年夏天的數(shù)據(jù)就是最好的說明：6月份xyz的銷售業(yè)績甚至超過了威瑞信，而且一直保持著良好的增長態(tài)勢。
作為一個域名注冊管理機構(gòu)，xyz旗下運營的域名后綴已經(jīng)從最初的3個（.xyz/.College/.Rent）增加到9個（后來收購的.Security/.Protection/.Theatre/.Cars/.Car/.auto），其中后6個域名后綴均將于2017年1月推出。這些域名后綴不分標準或者溢價域名，所有的域名都是同樣的價格。終端用戶可以保護他們的關(guān)鍵詞、城市名字以及其他高度關(guān)注的詞用以擴大他們的線上影響力。比如賽門鐵克（Symantec）就不光注冊了Symantec.Security，還同時收購了Data.Protection、Endpoint.Security以及Network.Security等域名。另外百老匯發(fā)行公司Brand Entertainment也保護了從Broadway.Theatre到Tickets.Theatre等多個新頂級域名。
尤其值得一提的是，中小企業(yè)儼然已是.xyz域名的最大受益者。目前，數(shù)十萬美元的資金已經(jīng)投入到終端企業(yè)，比如在輸入“Arizona used cars”（亞利桑那二手車）搜索詞時，使用Arizona.Cars這樣域名的經(jīng)銷商就已在Google中排名第一，領(lǐng)先于Carfax、Autotrader和Car Gurus等行業(yè)領(lǐng)導者。
xyz前瞻性的營銷策略也帶動了一批創(chuàng)業(yè)者為他們的新業(yè)務和新產(chǎn)品啟用新頂級域名。比如，寶馬公司前副總裁和英菲尼迪總裁創(chuàng)辦的一家新公司就啟用了新頂級域名FMC.Auto，旨在打造“未來汽車”，該項目也得到了中國互聯(lián)網(wǎng)巨頭騰訊公司的支持。此外，MeetOlli.Auto是一款3D自動穿梭打印機，在《今日美國》、《財富》雜志以及多個媒體上有展出介紹。
回顧2016年，6月份是.xyz域名爆發(fā)性增長期，這可能在整個互聯(lián)網(wǎng)史上都不曾有過。XYZ單獨承擔了大約七位數(shù)美元的ICANN費用，僅用于支持互聯(lián)網(wǎng)歷史上最大規(guī)模的促銷活動。在.xyz域名迎來兩周年之際，全球共有超過220家注冊商、經(jīng)銷商以及代理商共同慶祝xyz兩周年，累計超過360萬.xyz域名完成注冊。相比同期2,507,767個.com的注冊量，.xyz域名以3,633,650的實際注冊量遠超.com域名。
當然，.xyz域名前所未有的增長態(tài)勢與.xyz域名對濫用的零容忍政策密不可分。通過與許多安全領(lǐng)域的行業(yè)領(lǐng)導者合作，xyz反域名濫用團隊能夠主動監(jiān)控，實時檢測，能夠隨時暫停用于垃圾郵件，網(wǎng)絡釣魚，惡意軟件或其他形式的濫用活動的域名。這樣一來，.xyz域名的整個濫用率就能夠控制在1%以下。
作為80多個國家中最受歡迎的新域名，每天都有來自世界各地的新的.xyz網(wǎng)站誕生，這讓xyz團隊備受鼓舞。為了激勵更多的用戶，xyz每周都會在博客上介紹一些大家比較喜歡的.xyz域名應用案例。
其中，近期一些啟用.xyz域名比較有意思的網(wǎng)站如下：
Rascali.xyz – a virtual reality content studio in the US
Intorno.xyz – a 3D music production company in Spain
Multilanguage.xyz – a popular Weebly translation app from Argentina
DoverStreet.xyz – an award-winning production company in the UK
Mixxer.xyz – a graphic design studio in the Netherlands
作為下一代互聯(lián)網(wǎng)用戶的域名后綴，中國一直是.xyz域名最重要的市場。目前，我們已經(jīng)在中國投入了大量的資金，用于建立實體公司，聘用中國的雇員，在中國區(qū)總監(jiān)張亞川的帶領(lǐng)下，獲得中國商業(yè)執(zhí)照，獲得中國認證。此外，XYZ是目前獲得ICANN 批準進行此操作的唯一國外注冊局，并且已經(jīng)成功獲得了中國工信部資質(zhì)審批，得到了網(wǎng)站備案支持。相信2017年.xyz域名將迎來進一步的增長。
XYZ的首席執(zhí)行官Daniel Negari表示，XYZ將繼續(xù)投入大量的資金，通過創(chuàng)新的營銷策略，直接與注冊商渠道展開密切合作。通過大量的市場資源整合，XYZ團隊通過利用他們的創(chuàng)意團隊，財務資源和熱情的追隨者，積極尋求新的雙贏機會。有了手頭現(xiàn)金，XYZ將擴大其營銷活動的范圍，同時也希望收購更多的域名后綴，這反過來也會為xyz帶來更多的現(xiàn)金流，將有更多的資金用于.xyz域名的營銷。目前，.xyz域名的爆發(fā)性增長已經(jīng)有目共睹，而對于其他新后綴來說，2016年只是個開始。
2016年.xyz域名應用案例一覽：
TheInstitute.xyz – a multifaceted marketing and advertising agency in the US
Elio.xyz – a Brazilian aerospace farm management system
KarenJWang.xyz – an aspiring UX designer’s portfolio
Euclidea.xyz – a geometric puzzle app from Russia
txtMD.xyz – a SMS based illness diagnosis tool for rural areas
LearningOnline.xyz – a global language learning platform
Engine.xyz – a newly launched startup accelerator by MIT
MindTheGap.xyz – a product development firm in the Netherlands
Rascali.xyz – a virtual reality content studio in the US
Intorno.xyz – a 3D music production company in Spain
Hikers.xyz – Ian Clark’s hiking journal
Lisn.xyz – a music sharing app in India
NPDM.xyz – a student’s design portfolio
Converge.xyz – an informational resource for BMG’s clients
Echoes.xyz – augmented reality audio tours in Vietnam
Fungogo.xyz – a social travel planner in Taiwan
Multilanguage.xyz – a popular Weebly translation app from Argentina
NotebookAndEarth.xyz – a travel journal for 3 adventurers from Azerbaijan
Dino.xyz – a Slack plugin to showcase your work culture
Comuzi.xyz – a digital design firm in the UK
JLin.xyz – the personal site of a creative individual
LetsMath.xyz – an online learning platform for Generation Z
DoverStreet.xyz – an award-winning production company in the UK
BambangYusuf.xyz – a web designer in Indonesia
V-M-C.xyz – a music entertainment agency in Indonesia
CycleFeed.xyz – a cycling blog and podcast in Canada
OpenJC.xyz – a nonprofit in Jersey City
AxisGroup.xyz – a design studio in Argentina
Rodrigo.xyz – a Brazilian web developer’s personal site
Mixxer.xyz – a graphic design studio in the Netherlands
Epitome.xyz – a guide to Greece
Voce.xyz – a street art installation in Germany
Faceboard.xyz – an e-learning platform from South Africa
JonathanItakpe.xyz – a personal site for a developer in Nigeria
Devloops.xyz – an app developer in Egypt
SpinWild.xyz – a digital marketing firm in Taiwan
Percipio.xyz – a VR camera manufacturer in China
Sling.xyz – an Israeli wearable payment – recently acquired for over $10 million USD
Empati.xyz – a nonprofit in Turkey
Hussam.xyz – an entrepreneur in UAE
Playground.xyz – an advertising agency in Australia
JulesDelaveau.xyz – a graphic designer in New Zealand
MusicTalks.xyz – an audio discovery platform from Australia
Practice.xyz – a learning platform that rebranded from ApprenNet.com
Simpa.xyz – an independent medical practice specializing in primary care
TheGoodLife.xyz – a charitable apparel company
PeterCochrane.xyz – the portfolio of a California-based photographer
Resl.xyz – the portfolio of artist and designer, Moritz Resl
FeldOfPlay.xyz – a multifaceted product and graphic design studio
Levalet.xyz – main site of a popular French street artist
Liucid.xyz – an artistic journal of thoughts by Ann Liu
Tantrum.xyz – a lifestyle blog for modern parents
AllisonLaw.xyz – an American’s travel blog
Throne.xyz – a news source and marketplace for streetwear
Dabble.xyz – an innovative dating app
Feed.xyz – a digital marketing studio in London
BrakeTheCycle.xyz – an adventure club of cycling enthusiasts
Fathom.xyz –an IoT company specializing in location emitting Bluetooth beacons
ThatStore.xyz – a Japanese clothing store
Jagzzi.xyz – an online fashion and lifestyle magazine in Tokyo
Kisaburo.xyz – a dedicated website for Kisaburo’s fashion line
Activatr.xyz – a startup incubator in Germany
Milk.xyz – a New Yorked-based popculture site
Dreamr.xyz – a music discovery platform
Maybe.xyz – a creative new shopping app
Exponentials.xyz – a technology hub founded by Deloitte
Rise.xyz – an HR software platform that rebranded from PaySavvy.com
GadgetDaily.xyz – the official website of Gadget Magazine
GetSerendipity.xyz – a free professional networking service
Starship.xyz – robotic delivery technology invented by the founders of Skype
Boomerang.xyz – a family-friendly banking solution
DoTell.xyz – a social messaging platform
Lune.xyz – a VR marketing agency in Poland
