Highlights from the 2025 Asia Domain Name Summit (with Images)

At the recently concluded 2025 Asia Domain Name Summit, industry leaders from global registries, top trading platforms, and intellectual property service agencies gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on key topics such as the essence of domain names, technological trends, and brand strategy. Participants, with their forward-looking vision, systematically outlined a new blueprint for the development of the domain name industry. Let's review some of the most thought-provoking core viewpoints from the summit.

"A domain name retains its value because it's not just a name, not just a brand. It's not just an address. It's a location and a resource on the internet."

—Edmon Chung (CEO of .Asia)

"The .top domain has surpassed 6 million registrations globally, covering 200 countries. It is not only one of the world's top ten top-level domains, but also carries the dual positive connotations of 'top-tier' and 'breakthrough' in both Chinese and English contexts."

— Oliver Yang (.TOP Registry)

"There's reason to use your domain name as your identity center, not necessarily for displaying irrelevant content on a homepage, but as a numerical identifier. Domain names have a bright future."

"In the voice-based internet, the pronunciation of top-level domains is important. When registering or applying for new top-level domains, one shouldn't just pursue initial letter abbreviations."

—Salon on "A New Round of ICANN gTLD Technology and Opportunities"

"I would say the domain name market is back. Domain investors are receiving more inquiries; at the same time, with the emergence of AI, it has created many opportunities for startups, and more people need domain names to launch their businesses."

"Today, the AI ​​industry is driving the domain name market, and .com domains, especially short or single-word domains, still dominate."

—From the "Domain Investors, Brokers, and the Market" salon

"WIPO received over 6,000 domain name dispute applications this year, a significant increase from last year. Asian brands, especially Chinese brands, are growing stronger and taking more action to protect their IP and domain names."

"If your well-known trademarks are counterfeited, the brand owner should respond. Proactive monitoring and prevention are absolutely crucial. Early detection of trademarks for new projects is key."

—From the salon "Domain Name Disputes in Asia: UDRP, ccTLD, and Enforcement"

"We are committed to building a domain name bridge connecting China and the world. Over the past ten months, DN.com has traveled extensively, attending 20 industry conferences globally—this reflects our confidence and commitment to the future of the domain name industry."

— Dai Yue (DDN.com CEO)

These insightful and forward-looking perspectives not only accurately depict the current value of domain names but also illuminate the future path of the industry. From value reassessment to identity evolution, from market recovery to brand awakening—we are witnessing not only an industry's resurgence but also the dawn of a new era of digital identity.

Asia Domain Name Summit, we look forward to seeing you again next time!