Upcoming TLDs / .crypto
Can you register a .crypto domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .crypto would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Crypto commonly refers to cryptography and related technologies or applications.
An abbreviation for cryptocurrency -- digital or virtual currencies using cryptography for security and operate on decentralized blockchain networks. In common usage, it also encompasses an extended family of blockchain based technology and exchanges.
Cryptography and the technologies built on it, including encryption, digital signatures, secure messaging, and distributed ledgers.
"Crypto" is an English word, from Greek "kryptos" (hidden), used as common shorthand for cryptocurrency and digital assets, and for cryptography, the science of secure communication.
CRYPTO is short for cryptography, the practice of protecting information through code.
Who applied for .crypto
Bird Pepper, LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .CRYPTO is to provide a namespace associated with the concept of crypto as cryptography and related technologies or applications. The .CRYPTO gTLD is intended to serve a broad range of registrants and users, including individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with, relate to, or wish to be associated with the concept represented by the applied-for string.
ECHO Domain Co L.L.C.
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .crypto gTLD is to provide a dedicated namespace for the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology ecosystem -- a recognizable, purpose-built domain extension where exchanges, DeFi protocols, wallet providers, token projects, and emerging ventures can establish their online presence under a single intuitive umbrella.
Intercap Registry Inc.
KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The proposed .crypto top-level domain represents cryptography and the technologies built on it: encryption, digital signatures, secure messaging, distributed ledgers, and the software and standards that support them. The term is used as everyday shorthand for the whole field.
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC, KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Mission and purpose: The mission of .crypto is to provide a namespace for the cryptocurrency, blockchain and cryptography fields. Intended registrants include blockchain projects, developers and infrastructure providers; media, educators, analysts and communities serving the digital-asset economy; and researchers in cryptography and information security. Intended users are developers, investors and consumers engaging with these fields globally. Following delegation, the applicant will, as registry operator of the .crypto TLD, conduct a phased launch, implement all ICANN-required rights …
XYZ.COM LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Mission and purpose. This gTLD will be operated as an open, unrestricted generic top-level domain. Its purpose is to expand naming choice in the DNS by making this term available at the top level for any lawful use chosen by the registrant. Registrations will be available to all registrants on a first-come, first-served basis through ICANN-accredited registrars, subject only to the Registry Agreement, ICANN Consensus Policies, and applicable law. The applicant will not operate this gTLD on an exclusive basis.
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 .crypto 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 .crypto and its registry announces launch dates.