In the final celebratory week of the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we’re excited to highlight how .xyz domains serve as the perfect digital hub for cutting-edge ventures leading the charge in blockchain innovation. From a vibrant web3 community platform to an innovative NFT minting platform and an alternative trading card marketplace, these projects highlight the broad possibility of .xyz domains. In this week’s #BlockchainThursday, we revisit three web3 platforms on .xyz domains that are pushing the boundaries of digital ownership and creative expression.
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TheHug.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
TheHug.xyz is the online home of HUG, a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering web3 creators through inclusivity and mentorship. Our initial feature highlighted how HUG, founded by Facebook Live creator Randi Zuckerberg and venture capital firm M13 founder Debbie Soon, aims to level the playing field for marginalized groups entering the web3 space. Their flagship initiative, groupHug, offered a creator accelerator program providing mentorship, brand partnerships, PR exposure, and fundraising support. In March 2022, HUG introduced HUGHub, designed to enhance NFT project discovery and curation with personalized galleries and concise creator profiles.
In April 2023, HUG achieved a significant milestone by raising $5 million in Seed funding led by DIGITAL, with participation from OKX Ventures, L’Oréal’s BOLD corporate venture fund, Venrex, Jae Holdings, Cryptology, Samara, and Aa Sons. 1This funding will drive product growth, focusing on integrating creator-first commerce features alongside existing social tools. In June 2024, the platform launched its latest HUG Shop, featuring artist Wildy Martinez. Wildy’s ethereal illustrations celebrating natural beauty and imperfection are available as NFTs, prints, and a coloring book, showcasing her dedication to diversity and empowerment through art. Wildy Martinez brings a unique perspective to HUG, having spoken at the United Nations on the evolution of art and fashion in web3. Her commitment to inclusivity and self-expression aligns seamlessly with TheHug.xyz‘s mission to foster a more equitable and innovative future in web3. You can learn more by following the platform on X/Twitter and visiting TheHug.xyz.
Alt.xyz – Gandi customer – (United States)
Alt.xyz is the online home of Alt, a platform for alternative assets, focused on the research, trading, and secure storage of high-value collectible trading cards. Launched in March 2021 with initial funding of $31 million, with subsequent rounds bringing the total to $306 million. Alt caters not only to sports cards but has expanded to include Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh gaming cards. Backed by investors like BoxGroup, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, and sports stars Tom Brady and Kevin Durant, Alt strives to ensure card authenticity through partnerships with leading grading services such as PSA and BGS. Cards are stored in a state-of-the-art vault, allowing users to manage, sell, or borrow against their collections via Alt Advance, a lending service introduced in July 2022. Alt positions itself as an early adopter of web3, pioneering core blockchain infrastructure to enable agile operations. When sharing their 2021 news of raising $75M in first-ever community-led round, Nicole Colombo, President of Alt, articulated their vision: “We define alternative assets as any asset that a traditional bank does not consider real collateral. Where the banks stop, Alt starts. We aim to become the financial platform for the next generation of assets.”
Alt introduced several platform enhancements in their May 2024 updates, as showcased on their blog. The “My Collection” feature consolidates the Portfolio and Seller Dashboard into a unified experience accessible on both web and mobile platforms. Additionally, users can now manage offers more effectively with expanded options for Fixed Price listings, including the ability to receive, counter, and accept offers directly from buyers on eBay. Alt also introduced improved search capabilities, providing users with comprehensive insights into recent sales data across online marketplaces when researching graded cards. These updates underscore Alt’s commitment to enhancing user experience and accessibility, reinforcing its position in the alternative asset trading space. As their team shared with us back in September 2022,
“We officially transitioned our domain from onlyalt.com to Alt.xyz in June when our company went through a rebrand. We are big proponents of web3 and are excited about the future of it. One of our long-term missions at Alt is connecting the digital and physical world, so changing our domain to Alt.xyz was an important step in our rebrand to reflect that mission.” You can learn more by following the platform on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and by visiting Alt.xyz.
Manifold.xyz – Squarespace customer – (Canada)
Manifold.xyz is the online home of Manifold, a Canada-based NFT minting platform on Ethereum. Launched in March 2021 by web3 developers Eric Diep, Richerd Chan, and Wilkins Chung, Manifold strives to serve as the first platform where crypto visual artists can enjoy full ownership of their work. Manifold helps creators mint NFTs using Manifold Creator Contracts, ensuring their work stands out prominently under their own name. NFTs minted on Manifold are interoperable and can be traded on major platforms like OpenSea, Rarible, and SuperRare. With $7.91 million secured in seed funding in August 2021, the platform continues to attract prominent artists and content creators, including Grammy Award-winning rapper Jay-Z, Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki, and acclaimed digital artist Billelis.
As shared on X/Twitter, the platform unveiled exciting updates on May 10, 2024, 2introducing the New Manifold Studio aimed at simplifying the NFT creation process. This update emphasizes content-first creation over contract-first approaches, enhancing user experience with a refreshed interface and streamlined creation flows. Now, creators can manage all their creations conveniently from the Home screen and experiment with on-chain creation in Testnet using Workspaces. The platform also launched a new Help Center to support users, reinforcing their commitment to accessibility and user assistance. To celebrate these enhancements, Manifold launched an Open Edition on Base, Coinbase’s DeFi project, highlighting the integration of their updated Studio Creator Key. Looking ahead, Manifold remains dedicated to fostering creativity in the web3 space and looks forward to seeing the innovative works generated by its community. You can learn more by following Manifold on X/Twitter @manifoldxyz and by visiting Manifold.xyz.
These exciting blockchain-based projects demonstrate the innovative spirit of developers in the .xyz community. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we look forward to the continued discovery of impactful projects built on .xyz.
1.https://www.finsmes.com/2023/04/hug-raises-5m-in-seed-funding.html 2.https://x.com/manifoldxyz/status/1789024714528354539In this final week of the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we are excited to take a look back at an array of .xyz community members who demonstrate the versatility of .xyz. From mobile apps to Indonesian coffee, to corporate development consulting, you can find it all on .xyz. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll revisit three unique #GenXYZ members who developed their digital presence on .xyz domains.
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INDO.xyz – Namecheap customer – (United States)
INDO.xyz is the online home of INDOxyz, an Indonesian premium coffee brand. The brainchild of Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg in collaboration with Indonesian coffee entrepreneur Michael Riady entered the coffee market with a promise of promoting sustainable and ethical coffee production. Sourcing beans from Indonesia’s rich coffee regions, including Bali, Java, Sulawesi, and Sumatra’s Gayo region, INDO.xyz emphasized locally-sourced, certified organic, single-origin beans. The brand’s commitment to sustainability resonated with its core values, as articulated by Snoop Dogg himself: “My relationship with coffee goes way back. The many long nights in the studio making hit after hit, coffee provided the fuel that kept us going.” We first featured INDOxyz in April 2023, shortly after their February 2023 launch. INDOxyz can now be found at locations throughout Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV such as Erewhon, BevMo, and Zouk Nightclub.
As shared on their Instagram @INDO.xyz , INDOxyz now sponsors Indonesian professional surfer Rio Waida, who clinched victory in the Round of 16 at the World Surf League Tahiti Pro 2024. 1Additionally, amid the initial buzz surrounding the brand’s launch, reports surfaced of Snoop Dogg’s departure from the company just a few months after its inception. Reports indicate that Snoop and his team relinquished all ownership and stake in the company. 2INDOxyz isn’t Snoop Dogg’s first experience with .xyz. In March 2022, Snoop Dogg became the 65th artist onboarded to Sound.xyz, releasing 1,000 limited edition NFTs of his mix “Death Row Mix: Vol. 1.” The collection sold out on the same day. His latest music NFT, titled “XYZ,” released on February 3, 2023 and sold out within 4 days. In June 2023, he introduced SnoopPassport.xyz, home of the Snoop Dogg Passport NFT. This unique web3 offering was aimed at helping fans gain exclusive access to Snoop Dogg’s life on his tour that kicked off on July 7, 2023. You can learn more about INDOxyz and its coffee products by following the brand on Instagram @INDO.xyz, and by visiting INDO.xyz.
Echoes.xyz – Gandi customer – (United Kingdom)
Echoes.xyz is the online home of Echoes, an app designed to transform ordinary walks into culturally immersive experiences. Our initial feature on Echoes in December 2016 highlighted its innovative approach, which utilizes your phone’s location to trigger audio interactions linked to landmarks, providing a distinct method for exploring your surroundings. As you stroll, echoes comprising music, stories, and intriguing facts tailored to your environment enrich your journey, turning it into a private walking tour. Echoes features a community-driven approach, and welcomes its users to upload content and share custom tours. Through partnerships with towns and local experts, Echoes curates personalized experiences that showcase the cultural richness of various locations. Whether it’s discovering the film history of Sussex or embarking on a journey through the streets of Manchester, Echoes strives to make every exploration culturally enriching, educational, and unforgettable.
In an exciting event held from June 6-8, 2024, Echoes collaborated with acclaimed artist and composer Huang Ruo to present “City of Floating Sounds.” 3This innovative project reimagined classical music performance by integrating cutting-edge technology and urban exploration. Participants embarked on a sonic journey through Manchester, England, guided by a bespoke mobile app and fragments of Huang Ruo’s symphony, recorded by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. As participants traversed the city streets, the music evolved, responding to their proximity to other audience members and landmarks. The culmination of the experience was a world premiere performance of the full score at Aviva Studios, featuring the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gemma New. “City of Floating Sounds” exemplified Echoes’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and art, offering participants a truly immersive and transformative experience. You can learn more by visiting Echoes.xyz.
MarquesColston.xyz – GoDaddy customer (United States)
MarquesColston.xyz is the digital headquarters of Marques Colston, specializing in leadership training and professional development. Our initial spotlight in February 2021 showcased Marques, a former NFL wide receiver and seasoned business leader, who shares his extensive expertise through MC Consulting. This platform offers a range of services including management training, performance coaching, and corporate development consulting. His approach, rooted in his football career, centers on the concept of “creating separation,” a methodology designed to help individuals and businesses achieve sustainable success through three key steps: “irrational confidence,” creativity and possibility, and dynamic decision-making. Marques’ coaching philosophy has garnered praise from various organizations, and his website serves as a central platform for booking speaking engagements and accessing resources tailored to specific training needs.
In a significant pivot, Marques Colston and his business partner Nick Edwards are now spearheading Champion Venture Partners (CVP), aiming to raise $100 million for an athlete-focused venture fund. 4This initiative seeks to support athletes transitioning into entrepreneurship by providing access to capital and deal flow pipelines. CVP, incubated internally as a portfolio company of nonprofit VC firm BisonX, operates on a nontraditional model to accelerate growth in sports-related businesses. Marques and Nick aim to democratize venture capital investment, offering retail investors and underrepresented groups opportunities to participate in the economy they’ve contributed to. Leveraging their expertise and networks, they plan to focus on sectors such as sports tech, data, media, and entertainment, striving to diversify investment portfolios and bridge the education gap between athletes and venture capital. Through this venture, Marques Colston continues his advocacy for retired athletes and endeavors to reshape the fundraising landscape in venture capital. You can learn more by following Marques on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and by visiting MarquesColston.xyz.
These platforms exemplify the versatility and creativity fostered by .xyz domains, underscoring their role as catalysts for innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital landscape. INDO.xyz showcases sustainable coffee production, Echoes.xyz immerses users in cultural exploration through innovative audio technology, and MarquesColston.xyz offers leadership training and business consultancy services. We are excited to watch their continued growth and impact.
1.https://www.instagram.com/p/C7nMuPSPTSt/As we conclude this month’s 10th anniversary of .xyz, we spotlight .xyz’s resonance with pioneering ventures leveraging cutting-edge technologies. These platforms are emblematic of the innovative spirit within the .xyz community, each striving to redefine its respective industry landscape. From facilitating machine learning advancements to empowering developers with cross-chain data access and streamlining chart building processes, developers are showcasing their solutions on .xyz domains. In this week’s #AIMonday, we’ll revisit three innovators harnessing the power of AI to develop useful business solutions on .xyz domains.
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GizaTech.xyz – Squarespace customer – (Spain)
GizaTech.xyz is the online home of Giza, a pioneering machine learning platform built on StarkNet, Ethereum’s scalable network. With a focus on leveraging Ethereum’s scaling solutions, Giza aims to enhance machine learning capabilities while ensuring the safety and user-friendliness of the Ethereum ecosystem. Its innovative techniques, supported by the security of STARK, help Giza securely process complex mathematical operations, facilitating the deployment of machine learning models on the Ethereum network. In July 2023, Giza secured $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by CoinFund, underlining its significant presence in blockchain-based AI development.1
The innovative platform has made some updates since our first feature in July 2023. In April 2024, Giza introduced the Giza Agents Framework, marking a significant milestone in its journey. This framework serves as an emerging intermediary layer, designed to address diverse user requirements and risk appetites. Agents are designed to manage the complexities of smart contract applications in a verifiable and traceable manner, facilitating automated risk management, smart assets, decentralized insurance, and other context-sensitive use cases. By integrating AI agents on StarkNet by the end of June 2024, Giza can pioneer the utilization of AI agents on blockchain networks. These agents are designed to autonomously perform on-chain activities, representing a new approach for web3 applications. Giza Agents are intended to prioritize securely connecting different parts of a system without relying too much on trust. This approach can help them efficiently incorporate confirmed predictions into blockchain-based applications, significantly expanding the capabilities of decentralized systems. You can learn more by following Giza on X/Twitter @gizatechxyz, joining the Discord, and by visiting GizaTech.xyz.
Airstack.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
Airstack.xyz is the online home of Airstack, an AI-powered web3 developer platform aimed at revolutionizing the way developers build composable applications. Composable applications, constructed by integrating modular and interoperable components or smart contracts within the web3 or blockchain ecosystem, are the focus of Airstack’s innovative approach. With its natural language cross-blockchain developer APIs, Airstack enables developers to seamlessly query, combine, and integrate on-chain, off-chain, cross-chain, and cross-dapp data into their applications using GraphQL or natural language searches. By securing over $7 million in pre-seed funding in May 2023, 2with web3-focused investment firm Superscrypt.xyz leading the charge, Airstack solidified its mission to empower developers in harnessing cross-chain data through natural language requests supported by AI.
Since our first feature, Airstack has seen increased activity in the Social Finance movement on Farcaster.xyz, where it offers products and developer tools aimed at supporting creators and developers. Over 40,000 Farcaster users have earned “Not A Token” points through various actions, such as content creation, user engagement with Farcaster Frames, app development, and involvement with Airstack’s Trending Swaps Frames. In April 2024, Farcasters transacted $3 million in Airstack’s Trending Swaps Frames, highlighting the platform’s role in facilitating financial activities within the Farcaster community. With over 1000 development teams utilizing Airstack’s tools for Farcaster and on-chain composability, including notable names like Coinbase Wallet, OnceUpon, and XMTP, the platform’s usage continues to grow. Moreover, there has been a notable increase in API credit consumption, exceeding 10 billion in April 2024, indicating a rising reliance on Airstack’s products and services within the web3 development landscape. On May 2, 2024, adding to its earlier funding success, Airstack announced $4M in seed financing. Additionally, Airstack’s updated homepage functions as the Onchain App store, featuring trending casts, tokens, mints, and Not A Token earnings, reflecting its commitment to supporting on-chain Social Finance and serving the Farcaster community and its financial investors. You can learn more by following Airstack on X/Twitter @airstack_xyz and by visiting Airstack.xyz.
Sloped.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
Sloped.xyz is the online home of Sloped, an innovative dashboard builder tailored to simplify chart creation for individuals without technical expertise. We previously featured this AI-powered platform in May 2023 before launching our #AIMonday series. Sloped is designed to translate data queries into user-friendly and shareable charts, including bar, line, and pie charts. Sloped democratizes data visualization by helping users generate interactive dashboards from straightforward questions about their data, catering to businesses aiming to streamline their data analysis processes. With its intuitive interface, Sloped facilitates efficient communication of insights across teams, fostering more informed decision-making. Founder Krishna Madala shared insights into their choice of .xyz, noting its alignment with the platform’s focus on analytics and visualization. He told us, “We decided to go with the .xyz extension because of the association with graphing coordinates, which subtly aligns with our AI-powered analytics and visualization solution.” You can learn more by visiting Sloped.xyz.
These visionary projects underscore the innovative spirit of the .xyz community. Together, they exemplify how .xyz domains are used to showcase groundbreaking AI advancements and support a vibrant community of forward-thinking innovators. Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the remarkable achievements of the .xyz community and its contributions to shaping the future of technology.
1.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/giza-raises-3m-pre-seed-142700540.html 2.https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/05/17/airstack-raises-over-7m-for-ai-backed-web3-developer-platform/In celebration of the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we’re thrilled to showcase how .xyz provides an ideal digital home for innovative ventures at the forefront of blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. From pioneering NFT-focused studios to decentralized publishing platforms, these projects exemplify the versatility and forward-thinking spirit of .xyz domains. In this week’s #BlockchainThursday, we revisit three visionary projects on .xyz domains that are redefining possibilities within the web3 space.
Now is a great time to launch your own blockchain project—take advantage of our anniversary sale throughout the month of June and get a .xyz domain for $1 for the first year or lock in 10 years for just $100!
BCL.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
BCL.xyz is the online home for FOX Corporation’s groundbreaking web3-focused technology research and development arm, Blockchain Creative Labs. FOX established this Los Angeles-based studio to empower content creators, Intellectual Property owners, and advertising partners with innovative tools and solutions tailored for NFT-related content and experiences. With its roots deeply embedded in the blockchain space, Blockchain Creative Lab leads the charge in reshaping the entertainment landscape through its strategic investments and transformative projects. One of Blockchain Creative Labs’ most notable endeavors is the creation of “Dollyverse,” a pioneering web3 experience in collaboration with global superstar Dolly Parton. Launched at the esteemed South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in March 2022, “Dollyverse” hosted a collection of official and certified Dolly NFT collectibles, marking a significant step forward in leveraging NFTs within the entertainment industry. This innovative project not only showcases Blockchain Creative Labs’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital entertainment but also highlights its ability to collaborate with iconic figures to create immersive web3 experiences.
In January 2024, the brand publicly introduced Verify, a blockchain platform designed to empower media companies in tracking their content’s online usage. 1Developed in collaboration with Polygon Labs, Verify offers a distributed internet database for media content, cryptographically signed to establish its origin and history. FOX plans to leverage the Verify Protocol to negotiate licensing deals for its vast array of intellectual property across FOX News, FOX Sports, and FOX Entertainment, providing them with unprecedented leverage in negotiations with AI companies. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs are leading transformative initiatives that stand to reshape the intersection of entertainment and blockchain technology. You can learn more about the Blockchain Creative Labs by following on X/Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and visiting BCL.xyz.
Mirror.xyz – Namecheap customer – (United States)
Mirror.xyz, first showcased on our blog in June 2021, is the online home of Mirror, a decentralized blockchain and crypto-based publishing platform aiming to connect creators directly with their audience. Built on Ethereum, Mirror aims to provide writers with a platform to confidently publish their work while maintaining control of digital rights. Writers tokenize their essays, allowing readers to purchase shares in future projects and enabling the creation of NFTs for each published piece. Mirror’s innovative approach to digital publishing garnered significant attention, with notable users including renowned venture capitalist Fred Wilson and Linda Xie, former product manager of crypto exchange Coinbase, contributing to its growth and credibility. Through initiatives like the weekly writing challenge and community-driven growth experiments, Mirror fosters a vibrant and engaged community of creators and readers alike.
In a recent development from May 2024, Mirror has been acquired by competing platform Paragraph, marking a significant shift in the web3 creator space. 2Despite the acquisition, Mirror’s team will operate independently and focus on developing “Kiosk,” a web3 social app that integrates blockchain and e-commerce. The acquisition, proposed by Union Square Ventures, reflects the growing importance of decentralized social media platforms. “Kiosk” aims to revolutionize social media by seamlessly integrating digital assets into posts, enhancing user experience and accessibility. As Mirror’s team continues to innovate in the web3 space, the acquisition by Paragraph signifies a new chapter in the platform’s journey towards shaping the future of digital publishing and social interaction. You can learn more by following the platform on X/Twitter or by visiting Mirror.xyz.
Paragraph.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
Paragraph.xyz is the online home of Paragraph, a web3-native publishing platform designed to assist creators in publishing blogs and newsletters for virtual communities. Founded with a focus on merging web3 and web2 functionalities, Paragraph aims to empower creators to leverage blockchain tools for content creation, distribution, and monetization. Notable features include the ability to develop communities around newsletters by offering NFT memberships, mint special edition NFTs for readers, and integrate with web3 social networks like Farcaster.xyz. In October 2022, Paragraph closed a $1.7 million pre-seed funding round led by investment firm Lemniscap, accelerating product development and user acquisition efforts.3
The platform’s fundraising success didn’t stop there. In May 2024, Paragraph secured a $5 million funding round, with Coinbase Ventures and Union Square Ventures leading the investment. This significant capital infusion helps Paragraph accelerate its growth and further develop its web3 publishing platform. Additionally, Paragraph acquired Mirror.xyz, assuming stewardship of its product, design system, and brand. With Paragraph’s acquisition, Mirror’s legacy continues, as founder Colin Armstrong leads Paragraph towards a future where on-chain technology becomes the standard for content creators worldwide. In December 2022, for our first feature about Paragraph, Colin spoke with us about choosing to develop on .xyz. He explained,
“For web3 startups, xyz is an obvious TLD domain name choice. It’s forward-thinking, it symbolizes decentralization, and it’s easily recognizable as web3 by a growing global audience.”
Despite the acquisition, writers and publishers using Mirror and Paragraph are not expected to experience any immediate changes, maintaining access to existing publishing tools and preserving content integrity. 4You can learn more about Paragraph by joining the Discord, following the platform on X/Twitter @paragraph_xyz, and by visiting Paragraph.xyz.
These .xyz projects exemplify the diverse range of innovative initiatives driving the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. .XYZ continues to be aligned with groundbreaking advancements in the crypto space. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we look forward to witnessing the continued evolution and impact of these visionary projects in the .xyz community.
1.https://www.axios.com/2024/01/09/fox-corp-blockchain-platform-ai-licensing-verify
2.https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/02/web3-publishing-platform-mirror-sells-to-paragraph-pivots-to-social-app-kiosk
3.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paragraph-raises-1-7m-pre-seed-funding-to-take-on-legacy-online-publishing-giants-301657341.html
4.https://cryptonews.com/news/paragraph-raises-5-million-manages-web3-blogging-platform-mirror.htm
As part of the 10th anniversary of .xyz, we welcome you to rediscover three cutting-edge tech companies reshaping their respective industries. From autonomous delivery robots to tough tech incubators and corporate venture builders, these innovative companies are driving forward the boundaries of technology and innovation. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll explore how three longtime #GenXYZ members are driving innovation on .xyz domains.
Now is a great time to establish your own digital presence—take advantage of our anniversary sale throughout the month of June and get a .xyz domain for $1 for the first year or lock in 10 years for just $100!
Starship.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States)
Starship.xyz is the online home of Starship Technologies, a tech company revolutionizing autonomous robot delivery. We first featured the innovative company, founded by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, back in 2016. Since then, Starship Technologies has continued to reshape the last-mile delivery industry with its fleet of autonomous delivery robots. These land-based robots, equipped with GPS, cameras, and gyroscopes, autonomously navigate city streets to deliver packages directly to customers’ doorsteps. Since its launch in 2014, Starship’s robots have traveled over 11 million miles and completed over six million autonomous deliveries worldwide. Starship Technologies addresses major challenges in the logistics industry and reduces carbon emissions by offering a cost-effective, ethical, and sustainable solution for last-mile delivery.
In February 2024, Starship Technologies announced a $90 million funding round, bringing its total raised capital to $230 million. 1Co-led by Plural and Iconical, this investment underscores Starship’s position as a leader in autonomous last-mile delivery. With over six million autonomous deliveries completed worldwide, as highlighted on Starship.xyz, their fleet of delivery robots has transformed the logistics industry by offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution. Starship plans to enhance its technology and expand its delivery infrastructure internationally by implementing advanced AI and machine learning. Additionally, the company introduced groundbreaking wireless charging for its robots, enabling them to recharge autonomously between deliveries. This innovation further streamlines the last-mile delivery process and aligns with Starship’s vision of creating a fully autonomous system. You can learn more about Starship Technologies by following them on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and by visiting Starship.xyz.
Engine.xyz– GoDaddy customer – (United States)
Engine.xyz is the online home of The Engine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s “tough tech incubator.” Established in 2016, The Engine serves as the online platform for MIT’s groundbreaking initiative supporting tough tech startups. With a mission to solve global challenges through breakthrough technologies, the accelerator has invested $175 million in leading tough tech ventures since its inception. Notably, The Engine nurtures startups like E25Bio and Biobot Analytics, which redirected their efforts to combat COVID-19 by developing rapid diagnostic tests and tracking virus spread through wastewater analysis, respectively. This highlights The Engine’s commitment to fostering innovation that addresses pressing societal issues.
In 2022, The Engine expanded its support for tough tech startups with the launch of The Engine Accelerator, a state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2Spanning four floors and 150,000 square feet, the Accelerator provides startups with specialized lab equipment, advanced machining capabilities, fabrication facilities, and office space. Designed to facilitate the transition of ideas from the lab bench to mass manufacturing, the Accelerator offers a comprehensive ecosystem where startups can thrive. Since its opening, the Accelerator has welcomed around 100 companies, employing close to 1,000 people. The Engine Accelerator aims to cultivate a vibrant community of tough tech innovators dedicated to making a meaningful impact on a global scale by providing essential resources, educational workshops, and networking opportunities. In April 2024, technology-based economic development firm Waymaker Group joined forces with The Engine to support the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in fostering innovation. Through a three-year funding plan committing $9.5 million, the NSF aims to establish and manage the NSF Regional Innovation Engines Builder Platform, with Dallas-based Waymaker Group serving as the operational and services partner. This partnership will provide NSF awardees across 18 states with education, resources, and extensive support services designed to catalyze growth, drive innovation, and champion economic equity. 3You can learn more by following The Engine on X/Twitter @enginexyz, LinkedIn, and Facebook, and by visiting Engine.xyz.
Byld.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (Spain)
First featured in our #WebsiteWednesday blog series in December 2020, Byld.xyz is the online home of Byld, a pioneering corporate venture builder based in Spain. Established in 2017, Byld collaborates with corporate partners to conceive, nurture, and launch startups from inception. Through its unique approach, Byld aims to minimize common pitfalls and streamline the growth trajectory of these startups, ensuring their disruptive innovations successfully navigate from concept to execution. Guided by founder and CEO Adrian Heredia’s vision, Byld operates on the belief that in today’s business landscape, it’s not the size but the agility of companies that determines success. By following their well-defined process, encapsulated in their Join Us page, Byld aims to foster an environment conducive to creating impactful startups.
Byld demonstrated its thought leadership and commitment to innovation at the Innovation Roundtable event held in Rome in June 2024. 4Represented by key leaders Javier Marín Rodríguez and Julia De Pedro Minguela, Byld spearheaded various sessions where innovation and strategy professionals from leading global companies convened to explore pressing innovation challenges and best practices. The event provided a platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities, contributing to Byld’s presence in the corporate innovation landscape. Byld’s membership in the Innovation Roundtable fosters its participation in global innovation discourse, drawing on its experience to support corporate innovators worldwide. You can learn more by following Byld on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, and by visiting Byld.xyz.
The .xyz domain serves as the perfect digital home for pioneering entities like Starship.xyz, Engine.xyz, and Byld.xyz, as they lead the charge in driving innovation across diverse sectors. With their groundbreaking solutions and visionary approaches, these innovative ventures redefine industry norms and propel technological advancement into new frontiers.
1.https://tech.eu/2024/02/05/starship-technologies-raises-90m-for-autonomous-last-mile-delivery-expansion/
2.https://news.mit.edu/2024/engine-accelerator-offers-space-for-world-changing-innovations-0417
3.https://dallasinnovates.com/dallas-waymaker-group-to-collaborate-with-the-nsf-and-mits-the-engine-on-9-5m-innovation-platform/
4.https://www.innovationroundtable.com
