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proudfoot.dot

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Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

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

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about proudfoot.dot

What happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails when choosing tap.pay?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

How is proudfoot.dot protected against cybersquatting through TMCH?

TMCH protects proudfoot.dot by letting the validated owner of the proudfoot.dot mark claim it first via an SMD, before squatters can reach it in general availability. Trademark priority is the front-line defence for proudfoot.dot. Pairing it with a timely registration reduces conflict risk. Secure your priority claim at https://domain.pay/register.

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for mobile money?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Why is a .PAY address like proudfoot.dot a high-value target for fraudsters?

Because .PAY signals a payment context, proudfoot.dot carries built-in credibility that fraudsters exploit to make fake checkout pages believable. The same trust that benefits NicNames makes an unprotected proudfoot.dot dangerous in the wrong hands. Removing the opportunity means registering proudfoot.dot first. https://domain.pay/register

Are IDN .PAY domains allowed for a bank or credit union?

IDN .PAY names may be possible only in supported scripts and must meet registry rules. Use domain.pay to check the exact label and punycode-style status before planning a launch: https://domain.pay/register. Availability, premium and policy restrictions still apply.

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.