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Frequently asked questions about favorite.dot
For mobile money, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?
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 is an SMD file and why does favorite.dot need it for sunrise?
An SMD (Signed Mark Data) file is the cryptographic proof of a TMCH-validated trademark required to register favorite.dot during sunrise. Without it, the registry rejects sunrise applications. domain.pay uses your SMD to submit favorite.dot, as explained at https://domain.pay/register.
For point-of-sale payments, how should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing?
The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.
How do priority phases differ from general availability for favorite.dot?
In priority phases, verified favorite.dot trademark holders use SMD files to claim favorite.dot before the public, while general availability opens favorite.dot to anyone. Using the priority window is the cleanest way for NicNames to avoid a race or dispute. https://domain.pay/pricing
What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY for crypto payments?
ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: 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.