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Frequently asked questions about fracas.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.
Does NicNames refund taxes on a failed fracas.dot pre-order?
When a fracas.dot pre-order attempt fails, the refund under our stated policy returns the amount you were charged, including taxes collected on that failed attempt where applicable. NicNames reconciles this with your payment provider. Read the refund terms for fracas.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.
As an ecommerce brand, what are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027?
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.
What is first-day pre-order for fracas.dot?
First-day pre-order lets you request fracas.dot for the opening day of general availability, so your application is ready the moment fracas.dot becomes registrable. It is offered alongside standard pre-order on domain.pay. Set up first-day pre-order for fracas.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
As a brand-protection manager, could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app?
Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.
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.