While the .com suffix remains the undisputed king of the global domain market, 2025 was undoubtedly the year of the .ai domain. This country code suffix, originating from Anguilla, rode the wave of the artificial intelligence industry, achieving phenomenal success throughout the year and becoming the brightest new star in the domain market.
Data bears witness to the explosive growth of .ai domains: in 2025, their transaction volume reached a staggering $22 million, a staggering 90.6% increase compared to 2024 (MVP of annual growth rate). A total of 7,335 .ai domains were sold in 2025, with 27 of them exceeding six-figure transaction volumes, demonstrating strong market purchasing power. In contrast, traditional suffixes saw zero .net domains achieve six-figure transaction volumes throughout the year, while .org domains only generated $3, creating a stark contrast and highlighting the concentrated shift of market funds towards the AI sector.
In the high-end transaction sector, .ai domains performed particularly well. Of the top ten .ai domain transactions, three were completed through the Atom platform, demonstrating the boosting effect of vertical platforms on AI domain transactions. James Booth, with his precise strategic planning and trading capabilities, became the undisputed king of .ai domain sales in 2025, with high-priced transactions of domains like Cloud.ai setting market benchmarks.
Another major breakthrough for .ai domains in 2025 was the official takeover of management by Identity Digital. Leveraging a more comprehensive global distribution network and technical support system, .ai domains achieved upgrades in security and stability, further solidifying their value as digital assets.
From niche country codes to digital identity symbols in the AI era, the rise of .ai domains demonstrates how technological advancements are reshaping the domain market. Against the backdrop of the continued penetration of artificial intelligence, .ai domains are becoming core assets for corporate branding, continuously reshaping the competitive landscape of the global domain market.
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