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Frequently asked questions about castanets.dot

Can I move a .PAY domain between registrars for a crypto or DeFi product?

Transfers may be subject to registry, registrar and phase-specific rules, especially for LRP names. Start with domain.pay for the registration path and confirm eligibility before any transfer plan: https://domain.pay/register.

Does the registry charge premium pricing on some .PAY names like castanets.dot?

Some highly sought names may carry premium registry pricing above the standard $100 pre-order, while castanets.dot may fall under standard pricing. The availability tool shows the exact price for castanets.dot before you commit. Confirm the tier for castanets.dot and full terms at /pricing.

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover for an ecommerce brand?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

Does castanets.dot work like a normal website address?

Yes, castanets.dot resolves through the standard DNS just like any .com or .org address. You can point castanets.dot at a website, a payment processor, or a redirect, and browsers treat it normally. The only difference is the payments-focused .PAY suffix.

How much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain for a donation platform?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.