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Pre-order — be first in line

from $10,500 + $10,500/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about backbone.dot

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run for crypto payments?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Are pre-orders for backbone.dot first come, first served?

Standard pre-orders for backbone.dot are generally handled in the order received once backbone.dot becomes registrable, but trademark-priority claims and registry rules can take precedence. If your pre-order cannot be fulfilled, the fee is refundable per the stated policy. Pre-order backbone.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How do I know if cloud.pay is available for crypto payments?

Search the exact .PAY label at domain.pay to see current availability and premium status: https://domain.pay/domains. Availability can change quickly during launch phases, so verify before publishing names, ads or product screens.

Is backbone.dot a good choice for a checkout solution?

backbone.dot is well suited to a checkout or point-of-sale solution, as these are core payment functions matching the .PAY namespace. The registry typically validates that intended use fits the TLD. domain.pay can register backbone.dot for your checkout product at https://domain.pay/register.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for marketplace payouts?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through 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.