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Frequently asked questions about sponge.dot

When is the .PAY Sunrise period for crypto payments?

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.

When should I claim sponge.dot during a trademark priority phase?

If you hold a registered mark for sponge.dot, record it in the TMCH and use your SMD file during the priority window so you can claim sponge.dot before general availability. Acting in the priority phase is the cleanest way to secure sponge.dot without a later dispute. Review timing options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for a checkout product manager?

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.

Can my registrar account hold both sponge.dot and other priority claims at once?

Yes. Through NicNames you can pursue trademark-priority claims on sponge.dot and other matching .PAY names, each backed by its own valid SMD where the label matches the validated mark. Every claim is processed under the registry's rules. Manage your claims, starting with sponge.dot, at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, how do I register donate.pay if it matches my trademark?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.