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Frequently asked questions about defeasance.dot

For online checkout, can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Which businesses are a good fit for defeasance.dot?

Businesses involved in payments, fintech, checkout, billing, or financial services are typically a natural fit for defeasance.dot, given the .PAY namespace's orientation. The registry may still validate the specific intended use. domain.pay can assess your fit and register defeasance.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration for loan repayments?

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.

What DNS records do I need to point defeasance.dot at my website?

To serve a site on defeasance.dot you typically add an A record (and AAAA for IPv6) pointing the apex to your host's IP, plus a CNAME for the www subdomain. Set these in your DNS panel after registering defeasance.dot, then allow propagation to finish before testing. You can start the process at https://domain.pay/register.

When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use 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.