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Frequently asked questions about nift.dot
Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?
.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.
How long does DNS propagation take after I configure nift.dot?
DNS changes for nift.dot usually propagate within minutes but can take up to 24-48 hours globally, depending on the TTL values on each record. Lowering the TTL before a planned change reduces the wait. Use a public DNS lookup tool to confirm nift.dot resolves consistently across resolvers.
As a mobile wallet team, does .PAY require payment-related use after registration?
Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
Why might regulators or banks expect NicNames to control nift.dot?
Partners like banks and processors increasingly expect brands to control their payment-facing names, so demonstrating ownership of nift.dot signals diligence over the nift.dot payment surface. It shows NicNames takes payment trust seriously. https://domain.pay/
Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else when choosing loans.pay?
A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.
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.