Blockchain and AI Ignite the Domain Name Market: Blockchain.ai Sells for $405,000

The highly anticipated domain name Blockchain.ai recently sold for a whopping $405,000 (approximately RMB 2.88 million) on the auction platform NameJet, becoming the second-highest publicly traded .ai domain in 2025, second only to Cloud.ai, which sold for $600,000 in July of this year. This transaction has undoubtedly reignited global investor enthusiasm for .ai domains.

Blockchain.ai is one of the most perfect combinations in the tech era. "Blockchain" and "AI" represent two major technological trends: decentralization and intelligence, respectively. Their combination is a core direction of current global technological innovation. For tech companies, Web3 projects, or AI startups, this domain not only offers strong industry recognition and brand potential, but also symbolizes the future trend of technological convergence.

However, this auction was not without controversy.

The auction was hosted by NameJet, and the registry operator is Identity Digital. Although the auction concluded successfully, the former registrant subsequently claimed to have renewed the domain name and contacted the registry through their lawyer on October 8th, requesting a suspension of the transfer. However, the registry did not accept the request, and the auction result remained confirmed. The former owner recently filed a lawsuit in California, USA, and the case is currently pending.

While the legal dispute may affect the transfer process, the transaction is still considered a significant milestone in the .ai market this year. It not only demonstrates investors' long-term optimism about the "blockchain + AI" concept, but also reaffirms the continued rise in the global market for high-value .ai domain names. Regardless of the outcome, the Blockchain.ai transaction will serve as a key indicator for future trends in the .ai domain market