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from $2,800 + $2,800/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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Frequently asked questions about chains.dot

Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission for point-of-sale payments?

If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.

Why is securing chains.dot a smart first move for a new NicNames?

A new NicNames has no established defenses, so claiming chains.dot early prevents squatters from anchoring to the chains.dot name as you grow. A $100 refundable pre-order makes this a low-risk first move toward payment trust. Start at https://domain.pay/register.

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay for payroll disbursements?

A .PAY pre-order can fail if the name is registered earlier, classified as premium, reserved, blocked, refused by registry policy or lost to another faster submission. Search and order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains, and review its credit/cash-refund options.

Can I see which .PAY names like chains.dot are launching?

You can explore .PAY name ideas and check the status of names like chains.dot on domain.pay before placing a pre-order. This helps you decide which labels to queue for the launch phases. Browse them at https://domain.pay/domains.

Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration for fraud prevention?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.