Work in progress

Unlocking the power of DAOs, with .dao

Together, we can ensure that .dao is governed and championed by the communities it represents.

Domains matter

.dao domain standing out between other domains

Recognizable at first glance

A great domain name is an essential part of any organization’s identity, helping them to be discovered and remembered.

Community driven

The .dao TLD is a natural choice for DAOs looking to bridge the gap between their web2 and web3 presences.
illustration of domain.dao being chosen between other domains for web3 presence
Illustration showing how the domain.dao is perfect for DAOs

It’s a no-brainer

This is a TLD that should be run by DAOS, for DAOs, instead of just for corporate profit.

If we’re going to make that happen, we need to work together.
Securing .dao

That’s why we created DomainDAO.

We’ve already taken serious actions to secure the future of .dao, securing contributors from across the world and raising over 400 ETH.

Together, we have the support and resources to disrupt the domain monopoly and ensure .dao serves our communities, not corporations.

Get Involved

Juicebox Phase 1

Community powered funding to get us started

Domain DAO NFT Launch

First chance for DAOs to pre-reserve a .dao domain through the Domain DAO NFT

ICANN opens applications

Continue building DomainDAO community and preparing bid for .dao TLD application

Token Generation Event and Bid

Token Generation Event to raise additional funds for .dao bid

Bid Approved

Build and operate the .dao domain service

Innovate and Improve

Create additional utilities and features to better serve DAOs

Our partners

The organizations that have already signed up for a .dao domain

Bankless DAO

A hub of the bankless movement

Deep DAO

A data analytics site for DAOs

MapleLeafCap

Partner of @FoliusVentures, core @PleasrDAO - member, and advisor for @Stepnofficial

MetaOasis DAO

An open gateway to making the best of metaverse lands

Pleasr DAO

A collective of DeFi leaders, early NFT collectors and digital artists

Shine DAO

A self-govern community funding and supporting Web3 & DeFi

City DAO

Explore decentralized asset ownership n chain

Governor DAO

Ensure proper governance for blockchain projects

Metacraft DAO

A completely open Metaverse platform based on Minecraft

Metaverse Advertisement DAO

Facilitates advertisement in the metaverse for in-game players

Secure3 DAO

Secure Web3 by empowering a security ecosystem

XDAO

A smart #DAO tooling for crypto entrepreneurs

Cult DAO

Empower and fund blockchain based crypto projects

Juicebox DAO

The funding protocol for DAOs. crowdfunding & Web3 communities

Metaforo DAO

A decentralized communitygovernance and engagementprotocol

Metaverse Union of Architects DAO

Aiming to bring architects in the real world to the Web3 space.

ShapeShift DAO

A free open source platform totrade, track, buy, and earn

Xin Yan

Co-founder and CEO of ethsignmember

Bankless DAO

A hub of the bankless movement

Deep DAO

A data analytics site for DAOs

MapleLeafCap

Partner of @FoliusVentures, core @PleasrDAO - member, and advisor for @Stepnofficial

MetaOasis DAO

An open gateway to making the best of metaverse lands

Pleasr DAO

A collective of DeFi leaders, early NFT collectors and digital artists

Shine DAO

A self-govern community funding and supporting Web3 & DeFi

City DAO

Explore decentralized asset ownership n chain

Governor DAO

Ensure proper governance for blockchain projects

Metacraft DAO

A completely open Metaverse platform based on Minecraft

Metaverse Advertisement DAO

Facilitates advertisement in the metaverse for in-game players

Secure3 DAO

Secure Web3 by empowering a security ecosystem

XDAO

A smart #DAO tooling for crypto entrepreneurs

Cult DAO

Empower and fund blockchain based crypto projects

Juicebox DAO

The funding protocol for DAOs. crowdfunding & Web3 communities

Metaforo DAO

A decentralized communitygovernance and engagementprotocol

Metaverse Union of Architects DAO

Aiming to bring architects in the real world to the Web3 space.

ShapeShift DAO

A free open source platform totrade, track, buy, and earn

Xin Yan

Co-founder and CEO of ethsignmember

Frequently asked questions

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What is DomainDAO's long-term vision?

Building the .dao domain is just the first step. There are many other things on the roadmap, which are not limited to adding more TLDs, developing infrastructure for DAOs and promoting DAO culture globally.

Of course, the DomainDAO community will be our key decision maker and help shape our long-term goal and roadmap.

I see .dao domain on Unstoppable Domains. How is that different from Domain DAO?

Domain names sold on Unstoppable Domains are web3 domain names. To visit the website, users need to use a browser extension or a browser that supports Unstoppable Domains.

Once our application for .dao TLD gets approved by ICANN and we start the service, users can visit .dao websites without extra software just like we do with any other website.

Most importantly, WE ARE A DAO. It means that every DomainDAO member (you) will write and share the future of .dao together.

Is .dao domain a web3 domain?

Currently No. The .dao domain will be a web2 domain. Even though web3 is becoming more mainstream, web2 domain is still the easiest way for users to access a website.

However, we do have a plan to operate the .dao web3 domain system and integrate with other web3 domain services including ENS and TNS.

What happens if we don't succeed?

If we don't succeed, you can redeem your tokens/remaining funds after the incurred cost.

However, we are confident that we can succeed since we have you, DAO believers, who will not only support us throughout the application process, but will also be the ultimate users of the .dao domain.

It would be ironic to see, WE, DAOers, the users and believers of DAO, lose a bidding war to a corporation.

What is DomainDAO NFT?

DomainDAO NFT is the right to pre-reserve a second-level domain name under .dao TLD before the public registration. DomainDAO NFT can be minted by using $DOMAIN token.

We will release a limited set of domain names available for minting. After initial mint, DomainDAO NFT can be traded on open market such as OpenSea. We will do our best to prevent domain squatting and ensure fair competition.

If we do not win .dao TLD, you will get your $DOMAIN back.

What is $DOMAIN token?

$DOMAIN token is used as a proof for contribution in Angel Phase.

The owner of $DOMAIN token will have a right to govern in the future, and can also use $DOMAIN token to mint DomainDAO NFT.

You can get $DOMAIN by contributing ETH on Juicebox.

We don't know when ICANN will open application window, so why should we even even start now?

First, we would like to be prepared to apply the moment the application window opens, and we would also like to be prepared to run the service as soon as we are approved.

Second, we would like to prevent big corporations from simply taking the .dao domain by conveying that we are gathering together a community and making a move so that the .dao can be owned by people.

What are Top-Level Domain and Second-Level Domain, and how can one own a Top-Level Domain?

A domain is comprised of two elements - what comes before and after the "dot". For example, in the case of www.example.com, com is the top-level domain (TLD) and example is the second-level domain.

The domain names which can be purchased from a website like domains.google.com are mostly second-level domains. The NEW top-level domains can only be acquired by receiving the approval of ICANN , a process which requires a significant amount of paperwork and financial resources. Furthermore, the timeline cannot be guaranteed in advance. ICANN only opens the application window once a decade (the last of which was in 2012), and the upcoming window has yet to be scheduled.

Popular domain names for which multiple entities would apply are decided by auction. For example, Amazon beat out Google, winning the .buy domain for $4.6 million. Thus, we need to beat other big corporations who would also like to own the .dao domain. This is no small feat for an individual, which is why we need YOU to join our DAO so that we are able to win together!

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