Pre-Registration Open

RESERVE YOUR .DEGEN
DOMAIN

The home for degens on-chain. Secure your .degen name before the TLD goes live through ICANN's New gTLD Program.

[$20.00/yr · First-come, first-served · Full refund if not approved]
pepe.degencrypto.degendefi.degennft.degenwagmi.degenhodl.degengm.degenlfg.degenape.degenwojak.degenchad.degenbased.degenngmi.degendegen.degenswap.degenbet.degenpepe.degencrypto.degendefi.degennft.degenwagmi.degenhodl.degengm.degenlfg.degenape.degenwojak.degenchad.degenbased.degenngmi.degendegen.degenswap.degenbet.degen

Domain Categories

Not all .degen domains are the same — some carry special status

Premium

Premium Domains

High-value names available at premium pricing during pre-registration. Claiming a premium domain now locks in regular renewal rates (~$15/yr) once the TLD goes live.

Reserved

Reserved Domains

Names held by the registry for operational or ICANN-mandated purposes. These cannot be registered by anyone.

Restricted

Restricted Domains

Names blocked from registration to prevent abuse, phishing, and impersonation. These cannot be registered by anyone.

The Cast

Every domain has a personality. Which one are you?

CHAD
CHADWAGMI
Reserved early. Top of the food chain. Premium name, regular renewal.
chad.degenHigh-value tier. Alpha energy.
DOOMER
DOOMERSOMEWHAT
Hesitant but watching. Might miss the window.
doomer.degenThe skeptic archetype.
BLOOMER
BLOOMERWAGMI
Saw the vision. Registered early. Going to make it.
bloomer.degenOptimism on-chain.
BOOMER
BOOMERNGMI
Doesn't get it. Thinks crypto is a fad.
boomer.degenThe old guard. Irrelevant.
NPC
NPCNGMI
Follows the crowd. Buys high, sells low.
N/ANo domain available.
WOJAK
WOJAKWAGMI
The original degen. Feels the market. Still here.
wojak.degenThe mascot. The feeling.

Pre-Registration Now Open

The .degen top-level domain has opened pre-registration ahead of its application to ICANN's New gTLD Program.

ICANN Application Window: April 30, 2026 – August 12, 2026
How it works: An application to operate the .degen TLD will be submitted during the ICANN window. If approved by ICANN and the TLD is delegated to the root zone, your pre-reserved domain will be registered and activated.
Refund policy: If the .degen application is not submitted to ICANN, or is submitted but not approved, all pre-registration fees will be refunded minus a small processing fee.

Pre-Registration Renewal Benefit

All pre-registrations lock in regular renewal pricing when the TLD goes live on DNS.

Standard renewal pricing: When .degen goes live on DNS (expected 2028), all domains registered during pre-registration — including premium names — will renew at regular rates (approximately $15/yr).
Premium names after launch: Premium domains that are not claimed during the pre-registration period will carry premium renewal pricing once the TLD goes live.
Pre-registration advantage: Locking down brand names and premium domains now guarantees you regular renewal pricing — one of the key benefits of reserving early.
No renewals until DNS launch: Pre-registration fees hold your reservation. Renewals do not apply until the TLD goes live on DNS.

What Happens Next

The path from pre-registration to a live .degen domain

NOW
Pre-Registration
Reserve your .degen domain name for $20.00/year. Your spot is held in priority order. No renewals due until the TLD goes live.
APR 30, 2026
ICANN Application Filed
An application to operate the .degen TLD is submitted to ICANN's New gTLD Program during the open application window.
AUG 12, 2026
Application Window Closes
ICANN's new gTLD application window closes. The evaluation and review process begins.
TBD
ICANN Review & Approval
ICANN evaluates the application. This includes technical, financial, and operational review. Timeline varies per application.

Pre-Registration Guarantee

Application Not Submitted

If a .degen application is not submitted to ICANN during the application window, all pre-registration fees are refunded minus a processing fee.

Application Not Approved

If the ICANN application is submitted but not approved, all pre-registration fees are refunded minus a processing fee.

Application Approved

If approved, your pre-reserved domain is registered upon root zone delegation and becomes fully active. You're locked in at the pre-registration price.

Processing Fee

A small processing fee is retained on refunds to cover payment processing and administrative costs. The remainder is fully refunded.

Included With Your Pre-Registration

Once your .degen domain goes live, these features are included free

FREE
WHOIS Privacy
FREE
Email
FREE
Domain Mgmt
FREE
Custom WHOIS
FREE
DNS

Frequently Asked Questions

About .degen pre-registration

What is a .degen domain?
.degen is a proposed top-level domain (TLD) for the on-chain and crypto community. It is applying through ICANN's next New gTLD round, and if successful, will merge DNS and Web3 in innovative new ways — giving your domain an identity both on-chain and on-DNS.
What does pre-registration mean?
Pre-registration lets you reserve your preferred .degen domain name before the TLD goes live. Your reservation is held in priority order (first-come, first-served) and will be registered if the TLD is approved and delegated.
When will .degen go live?
The .degen TLD application will be submitted during ICANN's New gTLD application window (April 30 to August 12, 2026). After that, ICANN's review process typically takes 12-24 months. The TLD is expected to go live on DNS in 2028, with the first renewal period beginning in 2029.
What happens if .degen is not approved by ICANN?
If the application is not submitted to ICANN, or is submitted but not approved, all pre-registration fees are refunded minus a processing fee. You will be notified at each stage of the process.
What is ICANN?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is the organization that oversees the global domain name system. All new generic TLDs must be applied for and approved by ICANN before they can be used on the internet.
Will I be charged annually during pre-registration?
The pre-registration fee of $20.00/year holds your reservation. No renewal charges apply until the TLD goes live on DNS (expected 2028) — the first renewal period begins in 2029. Once live, the annual fee continues as your registration. All standard domain features (WHOIS privacy, DNS management, etc.) are included at no extra cost.
Can I transfer my pre-registration to someone else?
Pre-registrations follow the same transfer policies as live domains. Contact support for assistance with any changes to your reservation.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and cryptocurrency payments. All transactions are secure and encrypted.

Reserve Your .degen Domain

$20.00/year • First-come, first-served • Full refund if TLD not approved

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