Upcoming TLDs / .avax
Can you register a .avax domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .avax would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
No English Translation. “AVAX” is the established symbol of Avalanche’s native utility token and a recognized shorthand identifier for the Avalanche network, ecosystem, and community.
Who applied for .avax
Avax Naming Limited
VG, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing, Community application
The mission of .avax is to establish a trusted, stable, and enduring Internet namespace for the global Avalanche community. AVAX is the established symbol of Avalanche’s native utility token and a recognized shorthand identifier for its network and ecosystem. The TLD will carry that identity into the ICANN-administered Domain Name System, providing community-aligned DNS identities for websites, applications, services, and organizations.
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .avax be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .avax and its registry announces launch dates.