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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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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

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Frequently asked questions about foundation.dot

How do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order for crypto payments?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Can an agency submit the SMD on behalf of my brand for foundation.dot?

An agency can run the NicNames registration flow for foundation.dot if it has authority and access to your valid SMD for the foundation.dot mark. The priority claim still rests on that SMD representing your validated rights. Make sure the agency uses the correct file for foundation.dot. Begin the process at https://domain.pay/register.

How much is the .PAY trademark fast-track if I need TMCH help for a regional bank?

domain.pay lists the full trademark fast-track at $2,500 when you need end-to-end TMCH/SMD assistance, plus any premium registry retail fee. Confirm the details here: https://domain.pay/pricing. If you already have an SMD file, a lower submission-only path may apply.

Will I be refunded if my pre-order for foundation.dot fails?

Yes. If a pre-order attempt for foundation.dot does not result in a successful registration, the fee is refundable per the stated policy. This applies when foundation.dot cannot be allocated to you for reasons outside your control. Review terms and start at https://domain.pay/register.

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for crypto payments?

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.