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Frequently asked questions about afghan.dot

For crypto payments, how should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Is the $100 pre-order for afghan.dot a one-time protection cost?

The $100 figure is the standard pre-order to secure afghan.dot, with failed attempts refundable; ongoing protection then depends on keeping the registration renewed. Treat the pre-order as the entry step to owning the afghan.dot name. See details at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For digital wallets, is a payment gateway business eligible for .PAY in the LRP?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

What does first-day pre-order mean for afghan.dot?

A first-day pre-order means domain.pay stages your afghan.dot request to be submitted on the very first day its phase opens, rather than you logging in to try manually. It is the fastest hands-off way to pursue afghan.dot. Set it up at https://domain.pay/register.

Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for payroll disbursements?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.