The increase in registrations indicates growing trust from businesses and users in the national domain infrastructure. More and more companies, startups, educational projects, and government initiatives are choosing the .UZ domain as a reliable foundation for their presence on the internet.

The .UZ Domain Administration will continue working on developing the domain ecosystem, improving the accessibility of domain registration, and supporting digital initiatives across the country.

The .UZ domain remains an important part of the national internet space, bringing together businesses, technologies, and users within a unified digital environment.

During the forum, participants discussed issues related to the management and development of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), DNS infrastructure security, the implementation of innovative technologies including artificial intelligence, as well as cooperation with registrars and users.

Special attention was given to Session 6A — “ccTLDs and Emerging Technologies: Adapting Roles in a Rapidly Changing Internet,” which took place on February 4, 2026. The session explored the evolving role of national domain administrators in the context of the rapid development of artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, and decentralized systems, as well as ways for ccTLDs to adapt to new technological and governance challenges.

During the session, a representative of UZINFOCOM, the Head of the .UZ Domain Administration, delivered a presentation highlighting approaches to implementing modern technologies, developing a resilient and secure domain infrastructure, and supporting digital transformation in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Participation in APTLD 89 contributed to strengthening international cooperation, exchanging experience, and enhancing the role of the .UZ domain in the global Internet community.  

The trademark registration confirms the exclusive rights to use the Token.uz brand within the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including its use in domain names, and provides legal protection in accordance with national legislation.

This step strengthens the platform’s position in the digital technology market, increases trust among users and partners, and establishes a solid legal foundation for the further development of the ecosystem.

This marks an important milestone in the development of the Token.uz blockchain platform and the country’s entire blockchain ecosystem, reflecting a commitment to sustainable growth, transparency, and strict compliance with legal requirements.

This result confirms that domain names today function as digital assets, the value of which is formed by market mechanisms, and that an auction is the most transparent tool for determining that value. At the same time, an auction is not only about records, but also about making informed choices. It provides an opportunity to select a domain name for a specific project, brand, or business need, based on current market conditions.

For many participants, the auction becomes the moment when a highly sought-after domain name finds its rightful owner.

2025 — a jubilee and strategic year

The year 2025 became a landmark and historic stage in the development of the national .UZ domain zone.
This year, the .UZ domain turned 30 years old, symbolizing three decades of sustainable development of Uzbekistan’s national Internet segment, its integration into the global network, and continuous technological modernization.

The jubilee year coincided with a period of active digital transformation, implementation of blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, large-scale transition to IPv6, DNSSEC automation, and expansion of international cooperation.

Thus, 2025 became not only a date for summing up results, but also a transition point of the .UZ domain zone to a new technological model of management and development.

The .UZ domain zone was delegated in 1995 and since then has become one of the key elements of the digital sovereignty and Internet infrastructure of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Over three decades of its development, the .UZ zone has gone through several successive stages reflecting the evolution of the national Internet segment.

At the initial stage, a basic DNS environment was formed, ensuring stable operation of the domain system. In subsequent years, the registration infrastructure was developed, modern information security standards were introduced, interaction with international Internet organizations was expanded, and a transition to automated and intelligent domain zone management systems was carried out.

The jubilee year 2025 became a starting point for rethinking the role of the national .UZ domain zone — from an exclusively technical resource to a full-fledged digital ecosystem focused on ensuring transparency, security, resilience, and innovative development.

One of the key achievements of 2025 was the active development and practical implementation of the Token.uz platform, which combined blockchain technologies and domain name management. The platform received an official certificate of software product registration, which confirmed its uniqueness, originality of architectural solutions, and innovative nature.

Token.uz became the core of the digital transformation of the .UZ domain zone, ensuring reliable storage and verification of data in a distributed blockchain network.

Domain Name Auction

In 2025, the structure of the domain auction was significantly optimized in order to increase the transparency of procedures and user convenience. The updated model made it possible to simplify participation in auctions, ensure clear classification of domain names, and increase trust in the auction mechanism.

Within the framework of the new structure, three main categories of domain names were identified:

• two-character domains;
• three-character domains;
• Premium domains — domain names with high marketing and commercial value.

The updated auction became the first mechanism in national practice that combined automated sale of released domain names, sale of Premium domains, as well as the use of blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies in auction procedures. The use of these technologies ensured data immutability, transparency of auctions, and intelligent processing of auction processes.

According to the results of 2025, more than 600 domain names were sold through the auction, which confirms the high level of user interest and the effectiveness of the updated model. The funds received were partially allocated to financing social projects.

DNS Security and Automation

In 2025, the .UZ domain zone implemented a system for automatic publication of DS records using the CDS mechanism, which significantly simplified the process of applying DNSSEC for domain name administrators. The innovation made it possible to move from manual operations to automated and more reliable interaction between domain levels.

Within the framework of the new model, domain administrators publish CDS records on their own DNS servers, after which the parent .UZ zone automatically synchronizes and updates the corresponding data. This approach ensured the correctness and timely updating of DS records without additional intervention.

The implementation of automatic publication of DS records increased the overall level of information security, reduced operational and human risks, and also strengthened the resilience and reliability of the national DNS infrastructure of the .UZ domain zone.  

IPv6 and Infrastructure Expansion

The jubilee year 2025 was marked by the active implementation of the IPv6 protocol, which is considered a key technological foundation for the development of the Internet in the coming decades. The development of IPv6 support became one of the priority areas for modernization of the infrastructure of the .UZ domain zone.

Throughout the year, IPv6 support was ensured on all newly deployed DNS servers, and measures were also implemented to actively promote it among registrars. The experience of implementing IPv6 in the national .UZ domain zone was presented at international industry platforms, including the CAPIF forum, which contributed to strengthening international cooperation and the exchange of practices.

Within the framework of a Memorandum of Cooperation, a new DNS server of the .UZ domain zone was deployed in the Republic of Kazakhstan with simultaneous support for the IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. This made it possible to increase the geographical distribution of the infrastructure and ensure service availability for users in the region.

The deployment of additional DNS nodes and the development of IPv6 support increased the fault tolerance of the .UZ domain zone, improved service availability in the countries of Central Asia, and contributed to strengthening regional partnership.

International Cooperation and Recognition

In 2025, the .UZ Domain Administration actively participated in key international and regional events dedicated to the development of the domain industry, DNS security, and digital innovations. Participation in specialized forums became an important part of the international positioning of the national domain zone and the exchange of best practices.

Within the framework of ICANN 82 (Seattle, USA), representatives of the .UZ domain zone took part in discussions on the prospects for the development of next-generation DNS, automation of domain services, and increasing their value for end users. At ICANN 84 (Dublin, Ireland), the main focus was placed on preparation for the new New gTLD round, cybersecurity issues, and countering abuses in the DNS system.

At the regional conferences APTLD 87 (Hong Kong) and APTLD 88 (Belgrade, Serbia), practical experience in implementing blockchain-based domain name auctions of .UZ, DNSSEC automation, was presented, and issues related to the implementation of RDAP and increasing data transparency in national domain zones were discussed. The presented solutions generated significant interest among the ccTLD operators community.

During the TLDCON 2025 conference (Kaliningrad, Russia), the .UZ Domain Administration presented a report on the launch of the national domain name auction and officially announced the hosting of TLDCON 2026 in Uzbekistan, which became an important step in strengthening international cooperation.

The Token.uz project was presented at the international exhibition Seamless Middle East 2025 (Dubai, UAE) as an innovative solution for integrating blockchain technologies into the management of domain auctions. At the CAPIF 4 forum (Almaty, Kazakhstan), the results of IPv6 implementation and plans for the development of national and regional Internet infrastructure were demonstrated.

In 2025, the UZINFOCOM team also achieved significant success in the field of digital innovations and transparency. Within the framework of the Anti-Corruption Hackathon in Uzbekistan, the team took first place by presenting a blockchain solution to prevent conflicts of interest in public procurement. At the international Coding4Integrity initiative (Hong Kong), blockchain solutions of the Token.uz platform aimed at increasing transparency and trust in digital services were presented.

Throughout the year, active cooperation with ICANN and ccNSO continued on issues of enhancing DNS security, developing IPv6, and discussing prospects for the deployment of the L-Root server in Uzbekistan.

Within the framework of international activities, special attention was paid to the development of blockchain-based domain name auctions, DNSSEC automation, IPv6 implementation, and strengthening the role of Uzbekistan in the global Internet infrastructure.

Education and Capacity Building

RIPE NCC Training Week in Tashkent

In April 2025, with joint organization together with RIPE NCC, a series of training events was held in Tashkent dedicated to IPv6 security, the BGP protocol, and RIPE database management. The trainings were attended by system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists from various organizations in Uzbekistan. The conducted events contributed to increasing the level of professional expertise and the development of technical competencies in the country. Blockchain Hackathon 2025

In April 2025, UZINFOCOM organized a large-scale Blockchain Hackathon, bringing together 15 teams from across the republic. Based on the results of the event, the teams RAKUN AI, SYLNVIN, and SNRG Namangan became the winners, and the best projects on the integration of blockchain technologies were recommended for pilot implementation.

The implementation of these initiatives is aimed at the development of Internet literacy, the formation of a personnel reserve, and the active involvement of young specialists of Uzbekistan in Internet governance processes at regional and global levels.

Communications and Information Services

The official Telegram channel @cctld and the information sections on the website cctld.uz became key communication channels with the professional community and users of the .UZ domain zone. On these platforms, operational news, analytical materials, as well as reports and reviews of international events were regularly published, ensuring timely information delivery, openness, and transparency of the activities of the .UZ Domain Administration.

Statistics of 2025

• 30 years of the .UZ domain
• The total number of domain names in the .UZ zone reached 144,000
• 57,100 new domains
• Growth amounted to 6.2%
• More than 900 NFT certificates
• More than 600 domain names sold at the domain name auction
• The number of DNSSEC-protected domains increased from 131 to 212 (growth of 62%)
• IPv6 — Available!

Conclusion

The year 2025 became a jubilee, strategic, and truly breakthrough stage in the development of the .UZ domain zone. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the national domain zone not only summed up the results of its many years of development, but also clearly demonstrated its readiness for new challenges of the digital era.

During the year, key technological initiatives were implemented, including the introduction of blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies, DNSSEC automation, active development of IPv6, expansion of DNS infrastructure, as well as the signing of international memorandums of cooperation. These steps brought the .UZ domain zone to a qualitatively new level of technological maturity and resilience.

International recognition, participation in leading industry forums, and the development of educational initiatives confirmed the status of Uzbekistan as an active and technologically mature participant in the global Internet industry.

The jubilee year 2025 became a starting point for the formation of a long-term strategy for the development of the .UZ domain zone, based on the principles of security, transparency, resilience, and innovation. Thirty years ago, the .UZ domain zone became Uzbekistan’s first step into the global Internet space. Today, it serves as a reliable, modern, and competitive foundation for the country’s digital development, oriented toward sustainable growth and technological leadership in the future.

For Reference

The .UZ Domain Administration takes measures to decentralize and improve the quality of services for the registration and support of domain names, and carries out large-scale work to stimulate the creation and development of information resources in the national segment of the Internet.

The registration, administration, and use of domain names in the .UZ domain are regulated by the “Regulation on the Procedure for Registration and Use of Domain Names in the .UZ Domain”, registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan under No. 1830. This document establishes the procedure for registration and use of domain names in the .UZ domain, and also regulates relations between persons whose activities directly affect domain names in the .UZ domain, ensures reliable protection against unlawful actions, and effective regulation of the .UZ domain.

The main focus of the .UZ Domain Administration is the technical maintenance of DNS servers of the .UZ domain, located at various points on provider networks, including abroad, to ensure high-quality resolution of .UZ domain names, maintenance of services for convenient control of domain name registration periods, creation of a competitive environment in the market and improvement of the quality of domain name registration services, as well as interaction with international organizations such as ICANN, IANA, APTLD, RIPE NCC, and others on issues of domain name policies and activities within the global community.

The .UZ Domain Administration sincerely thanks partners and all participants for their active cooperation and significant contribution to the development of the national segment of the Internet. We congratulate you on the upcoming year 2026 and wish stable development, implementation of new initiatives, professional success, and further joint achievements for the benefit of the digital future.

During the meeting, UNESCO experts presented key findings and recommendations from the National Report assessing the country’s internet landscape. Participants discussed the level of development of digital rights, internet accessibility, the regulatory environment, and prospects for implementing international standards in the field of internet governance.

Following the event, the parties outlined directions for further cooperation and strengthening collaboration within UNESCO’s initiatives aimed at improving Uzbekistan’s digital ecosystem.

• Two-character domains

• Three-character domains

• Premium Category — consisting of beautiful, harmonious and easily memorable domain names that represent frequently used words with high marketing potential.

• Four-character domains are now included in the Premium Category. This category will include only beautiful, harmonious and easily memorable domain names. The remaining four-character domains will become available for general registration after the end of the Redemption Period.

In addition, a new section called “Recommended Domains” will appear in the auction, featuring attractive and promising domain names selected by the .UZ Domain Administration.

These changes will allow auction participants to focus on truly unique and meaningful names, increase the efficiency of bidding, and simplify navigation across categories.
The updated structure is aimed at improving the overall quality of the auction, increasing participant engagement, and fostering a more transparent and competitive environment in the .UZ domain market.

As part of the memorandum of cooperation between the administrators of the .UZ (UZINFOCOM) and .KZ (KazNIC)

The server’s IP addresses are as follows:
IPv4: 80.241.0.234
IPv6: 2a01:7640:0:d::2

DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates domain names into IP addresses understandable by devices and servers on the Internet. Expanding the geographic distribution of DNS servers enhances the stability and speed of the domain zone, ensuring faster access to websites under the .UZ domain.

The new server is hosted in Kazakhstan and connected to KazNIC’s high-speed network infrastructure. As a result, users not only in Kazakhstan but also across neighboring Central Asian countries will benefit from lower latency when accessing .UZ domain resources.

The server has passed all required technical checks and has been approved by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), the international organization responsible for coordinating domain names and IP addresses.

The deployment of the root DNS server in Kazakhstan marks another step in strengthening the infrastructure of the national .UZ domain and promoting regional cooperation in the Internet sphere.

Uznet has become even closer.

The event will bring together representatives from governments, businesses, and the technical and civil communities from around the world to discuss key issues in global Internet governance. This year, special attention will be given to the launch of the new round of the New gTLD Program, set to begin in April 2026, as well as to matters of cybersecurity and combating abuse in the domain name system.

The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and online. Participants will take part in plenary sessions, working meetings, and open discussions dedicated to the development of the domain industry and strengthening trust in the Internet ecosystem.

The .UZ Domain Administration will participate in the event online, engaging in discussions on current issues related to the development of the global domain industry.

CAPIF serves as a platform for developing internet traffic exchange and peering among providers in Central Asia, attracting content providers, and enhancing connectivity both within the region and beyond. The forum also contributes to positioning Central Asia as a digital and infrastructure hub.

This year, the event brought together around 280 delegates from 22 countries, including representatives of telecom companies, the banking sector, academic institutions, and government organizations.

The Head of the .UZ Domain Administration delivered a presentation on the implementation of IPv6 technology in the .UZ domain zone, showcasing the achievements and future plans for the development of the country’s internet infrastructure.