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

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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about compensation.dot

What is the quickest path to secure a .PAY domain for a crypto or DeFi product for online checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Why use compensation.dot for a flash sale?

Flash sales demand instant clarity, and compensation.dot sends shoppers straight to a buy page with no detours. A memorable .PAY address spreads faster on social during a time-limited push. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I move a .PAY domain between registrars for an event ticketing business?

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 NicNames accept SMD files from any TMCH-accredited provider for compensation.dot?

NicNames accepts the standard SMD file issued through the Trademark Clearinghouse, regardless of which accredited agent helped you record the mark, for claiming compensation.dot. What matters is a valid, matching SMD for the compensation.dot string. The issuing path does not change acceptance for compensation.dot. Upload yours at https://domain.pay/register.

As a crypto or DeFi product, why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay?

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.

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.