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from $10,500 + $10,500/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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Frequently asked questions about sideshow.dot

Is .PAY meant for loan repayments or just for general websites for a mobile wallet team?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as loan repayments, checkout, billing, wallets and fintech. It is not a compliance substitute, but it can make the URL purpose clearer. Check your label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Who is best positioned to claim sideshow.dot during launch?

Verified holders of the sideshow.dot trademark, using TMCH-issued SMD files in priority phases, are best positioned to claim sideshow.dot at launch. If you do not hold a recorded mark, a $100 refundable pre-order is the next-best path for NicNames. https://domain.pay/register

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for mobile money?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Can a creator use sideshow.dot to get paid by fans?

Yes. A creator can point sideshow.dot at a tip jar, membership, or shop so fans of sideshow.dot have one easy place to pay. The .PAY address is short enough for bios and videos. Creators can reserve sideshow.dot at /register.

As a retail brand, what is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

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.