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Frequently asked questions about frictions.dot
What does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility for online checkout?
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What is a Signed Mark Data file in the context of frictions.dot?
Signed Mark Data (SMD) is the cryptographically signed file the TMCH issues to prove your validated trademark. For frictions.dot, it is the credential NicNames checks to grant trademark priority on the frictions.dot string. It encodes the mark, its dates, and a signature. Use it to claim frictions.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
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