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Frequently asked questions about arde.pay

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders when choosing donate.pay?

.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.

What if someone else holds the trademark for arde?

If another party holds the registered trademark for arde, they may have trademark-priority access to arde.pay via a TMCH SMD file, which can affect your ability to claim it. domain.pay can check the landscape and advise your options at https://domain.pay/register.

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for marketplace payouts?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Will NicNames store my SMD file after registering arde.pay?

NicNames uses your SMD file to validate and process your priority claim on arde.pay during registration. The SMD itself is tied to your TMCH record, which the Clearinghouse maintains independently. Handle your SMD securely since it represents your validated rights to arde.pay. Begin registration at https://domain.pay/register.

When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain for BNPL checkout?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: 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.