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Open to everyone

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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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Frequently asked questions about kensho.dot

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio for digital wallets?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

Should I trademark a generic word to claim kensho.dot?

Claiming kensho.dot via priority requires a genuinely validated trademark for the kensho.dot string, and generic words are hard to register and validate. Attempting to game priority with a weak mark risks rejection of the SMD for kensho.dot. Pursue priority only with a legitimate mark, or use pre-order at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a remittance app, is .PAY already open to everyone?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I prioritize which brand names to secure on .PAY, including kensho.dot?

Start with your primary kensho.dot name, then add closely associated marks and high-traffic product names. Securing kensho.dot first protects the address customers are most likely to type when paying NicNames. Compare options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

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.

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.