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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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Frequently asked questions about whitehat.dot

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for mobile money?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Should I record my brand in the TMCH before pre-ordering whitehat.dot?

If you own the trademark for the whitehat.dot string, recording it in the TMCH first is the safest path, because the resulting SMD gives your claim on whitehat.dot priority over standard pre-orders. A pre-order alone does not establish trademark rights. Lock in priority before placing a pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

What disputes can affect a .PAY Sunrise name for an event ticketing business?

.PAY Sunrise registrations can be subject to Sunrise dispute procedures if the registration or denial violates the Sunrise criteria. Start by checking your own label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register, and coordinate with trademark counsel for formal dispute strategy.

Will owning whitehat.dot help if scammers use my logo on a fake site?

Owning whitehat.dot denies scammers the genuine whitehat.dot address, so even if they copy NicNames's logo elsewhere, they cannot anchor the scam to your real payment name. This makes their fake easier for customers to question. Secure whitehat.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

For BNPL checkout, what does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

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.