

AI is changing the domain business – DNW Podcast #545
Jul 28, 2025
Carlos Armada, Director of Product at Name.com, dives into the revolutionary impact of AI on the domain name industry. He highlights how Name.com’s new API promotes seamless integration with AI tools. The discussion covers exciting advancements in domain registration, innovative coding solutions, and the evolving needs of both technical users and small businesses. Armada also emphasizes the importance of simplifying domain management for newcomers and the ongoing significance of domain names in the age of tech-driven transformations.
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AI Lowers App Building Barriers
- AI lowers the barrier to building apps, allowing non-technical people to create quickly.
- Domains become essential at the launch stage to make projects feel real and professional.
Use Open API Specs
- Use standardized open API specs to simplify domain registration integration.
- This drastically reduces build time for developers and AI agents from months to weeks.
AI Agents Could Manage Domains
- The Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes AI agent interaction with domain APIs.
- This may allow domain registration and management entirely via AI agents without visiting registrars.