Name Space LLC Files for Ten New TLDs in 2026 Round

Gerardo Aristizabal, who applied in the 2012 round, is participating in the 2026 new TLD round.

Name Space LLC, a company supported by investors from Latin America, has submitted applications for ten new top level domains (TLDs) in the 2026 expansion of the domain name space. The move reflects continued investor interest in new gTLDs and the potential utility of short, memorable strings for branding, crypto infrastructure, and creative digital projects.

Applied Strings

The primary strings Name Space LLC has applied for in this round are:

• mars
• sound
• hello
• fest
• aura
• yam
• ify
• iii
• yyy
• brain

Among these, five—.mars, .hello, .iii, .yyy, and .brain—could face contention with applications from Link Freedom Group. Contention in the new gTLD process is common when multiple applicants target the same string, and resolution can occur through auctions, private negotiations, or other mechanisms permitted under the applicant rules.

Leadership and Background

Gerardo Aristizabal leads Name Space LLC. He is the CEO of CCI, a Colombian company that operates a registrar and recently partnered with Team Internet in securing the .co contract. Name Space LLC is a separate entity and is not affiliated with CCI’s registrar operations or with the .co contract partnership.

This is not Aristizabal’s first involvement with new gTLDs. In the 2012 application round he filed for .blog, .news, and .legal. He ultimately secured .blog in partnership with Automattic, the company behind WordPress. That agreement was settled via a private auction, which has been reported but not officially confirmed to have closed for a substantial sum.

Strategy and Positioning

Name Space LLC describes its participation as part of a broader effort to expand the domain name ecosystem with innovative alternatives that serve new digital use cases. The company emphasizes interest in domains that support agentic web interactions, as well as opportunities related to crypto and blockchain infrastructure. Short and distinctive strings such as those applied for can be valuable for brand differentiation and for emerging technology projects that prioritize compact, memorable addresses.

We are thrilled by the opportunity to help expand the domain name space with innovative new alternatives. We remain as bullish as ever on the domain industry and its instrumental role in enabling the agentic world and supporting crypto and blockchain infrastructure. We also remain open to constructive discussions with other applicants for as long as such discussions are permitted under the Applicant Guidebook prior to Reveal Day.

Registry Services and Next Steps

Name Space LLC plans to use Team Internet as its registry services provider for any TLDs it secures. Team Internet is a well-known registry services partner, and its involvement suggests Name Space intends to pair these strings with an established technical and operational platform.

At this stage the company is not disclosing any replacement strings or additional alternate applications. It also notes openness to permitted discussions with other applicants during the pre-reveal phase, in accordance with the rules set out in the Applicant Guidebook. The next steps for these applications will include any resolution of contention, reveal processes, and eventual delegation if an application is approved and all contractual requirements are met.

Outlook

The 2026 new TLD round continues to draw interest from a diverse set of applicants, including investor-backed entities and experienced industry figures like Aristizabal. Name Space LLC’s slate of short, brandable strings positions the company to participate in both commercial naming opportunities and specialized use cases tied to emerging technologies. As the process moves forward, attention will turn to contention resolution, applicant negotiations where applicable, and technical preparations with the chosen registry services provider.