.ai domains are skyrocketing! Adapt.ai sold for $300,000, followed closely by Speed.ai at over $160,000!

If you've been following our coverage, you'll have noticed that .ai domains are rapidly gaining popularity. On August 27th, DNJournal's top 20 domain name sales revealed 11 .ai domains!

Some might argue, "High volume doesn't necessarily mean high price per domain." Today, two blockbuster sales dispel that myth: Adapt.ai sold for $300,000, and Speed.ai quickly sold for $165,000!

Adapt.ai: $300,000, becoming the fourth-highest .ai domain price in history

Adapt.ai recently sold for $300,000 (approximately RMB 2.13 million), catapulting it to fourth place on the all-time list of .ai domain prices, tied with Rush.ai.

The seller revealed on X that the domain was purchased for $6,510 in February 2022. Since then, he has received a total of 79 purchase inquiries. With the booming artificial intelligence industry, demand for .ai domain names has skyrocketed, and his asking price has steadily increased from an initial $88,000, even reaching $450,000 this year, ultimately selling for $300,000.

"Adapt," meaning "adapt," is a highly inclusive and extensible top-tier industry keyword, perfectly aligning with the continuous iteration and expansion of AI technology and its application scenarios. The domain has significant advantages:

Short and easy to remember, it offers high brand recognition;

Strong semantics make it widely applicable to various AI projects.

The domain has not yet been officially launched, but the landing page has been updated: "We are building an AI system that understands businesses like a good operator and acts like one," suggesting that the buyer may be using it for a highly intelligent enterprise-grade AI product.

Speed.ai: $165,000, the fastest domain name sold quickly.

Also attracting attention was Speed.ai, which sold for $165,000 (approximately RMB 1.17 million). "Speed" represents "speed." It's direct, resonant, and easy to remember, making it an ideal domain name for tech brands.

Its advantages include:

Extremely short, 5-letter domain name makes it easy to type;

Clear, positive meaning, and applicable across industries:

Technology/AI domain names can highlight "accelerated computing," "algorithm optimization," and "high-speed data processing";

Tools/Services domain names can address "network acceleration," "efficiency tools," and "real-time response";

Consumer/Life domain names can also extend to "fast logistics" and "instant services."

It's universally accepted, transcending language and cultural barriers, making it suitable for international expansion.

Why are .ai domain names increasingly popular?

The recent spate of .ai transactions clearly demonstrates that as the wave of artificial intelligence continues to sweep across the globe, high-quality .ai domain names are rapidly becoming a strategic resource sought after by global investors and end-user companies.

As one Adapt.ai seller shared, "I initially offered $88,000, but after the industry boomed, I decisively raised the price to $450,000, ultimately selling it for $300,000."

This is the potential for domain name appreciation brought about by industry dividends—choosing a top-level domain that's currently trending can yield returns far exceeding expectations.