Agent Ecosystem
Securing and operating the .agent TLD, creating a dedicated domain for AI and autonomous agents. We're building an ecosystem to foster interoperability, bringing together AI developers, researchers, and companies to establish conventions for agent discovery, verification, and communication.
The Vision
Standardize Trust
Enable AI agents to instantly recognize and verify legitimate peers.
Foster Interoperability
Build a shared framework for agents to communicate, collaborate, and share resources securely.
Empower Ethical Innovation
Ensure the future of AI agents is guided by open standards, not corporate silos.
"Just as HTTPS secured human-to-website interactions, .agent will secure agent-to-agent interactions."
How to TLD?
the ICANN process
ICANN Process
Becoming a registry operator involves rigorous technical, financial, and policy reviews. We're following ICANN's Applicant Guidebook to ensure compliance.
Community Focus
As a community-based TLD, .agent serves AI developers and researchers, aligning with ICANN's public interest goals and strengthening our application.
Technical Prep
Post-approval, we'll undergo technical testing for DNSSEC, EPP, and RDAP compliance to ensure secure and reliable domain operations.
The Road Ahead
Pre-Application
ASP application, launch pre-signup site, gather AI advisor endorsements
ASP Decision
ICANN announces ASP approval or rejection
Partnerships & Funding
Confirm registry backend partner, pre-sell premium names, secure anchor tenants
ICANN Submission
File formal gTLD application
Technical Prep
Pre-delegation testing (DNSSEC, EPP, RDAP)
Launch
Sunrise for trademark holders, landrush auctions, general availability
(Dates subject to ICANN's application processes.)
FAQ
Get Involved
Whether you’re an AI researcher, developer, or just curious about the future of autonomous agents, we’d love to have you on board.