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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 defi.dot

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for fraud prevention?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For fraud prevention, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

How can I tell if defi.dot is too long?

You can tell defi.dot may be too long if defi.dot is hard to say in one breath or awkward to type, and domain.pay surfaces shorter alternatives to test that. Comparing lengths side by side makes the trade-off clear. Check shorter options at https://domain.pay/domains.

Before choosing donate.pay, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Who reviews compliance for defi.dot?

Compliance and validation for defi.dot are handled at the registry level by Amazon Registry Services, which operates .PAY. domain.pay submits your details and relays registry decisions, but does not set the underlying policy. Start your registration at https://domain.pay/register.

As a remittance app, what does it mean if a .PAY name is premium?

A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.

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.