DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.bitcoin Domain Names
Application stageThe .bitcoin string is publicly associated with a community-style new gTLD application, positioning it as a name for projects and identities connected with Bitcoin. It is not listed in the IANA root zone, so it is not a live delegated TLD at present. Public reporting identifies Wiz as the applicant associated with the string.
.bitcoin registrations are not available yet. Search related extensions or get a launch alert.
Application and status facts
Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.
- Extension
- .bitcoin
- Current status
- Application stageICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Wiz
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-05
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
- Registry operator
- Not verified
- Registration availability
- Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Last fact checked
- 2026-08-25
A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.
Illustrative uses
What could a .bitcoin domain be used for?
If delegated in future, .bitcoin would be a natural fit for brands and communities that want a clear Bitcoin identity at the end of a web address.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .bitcoin for?
- Bitcoin companies
- Community organisers
- Developers and open-source maintainers
- Publishers and educators
- Advocacy organisations
- Start-ups and product teams
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Immediate thematic clarity
- Short, memorable branding
- Strong community fit
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Application outcome may change
- Name choice should match trust needs
Related domain extensions
Relevant DomainUI marketplace listings
No closely matched public DomainUI marketplace listings are available for this guide right now.
Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
Is .bitcoin a live domain extension?
No. It is currently a proposed string rather than a delegated root-zone TLD.
Who is associated with the .bitcoin application?
Public reporting identifies Wiz as the applicant associated with the string.
Can I register a .bitcoin domain now?
No public registration is available while the string remains at application stage.
What would .bitcoin be best for?
It would suit Bitcoin-focused products, communities, education and advocacy sites.
How does .bitcoin differ from .crypto or .web3?
It is narrower and more explicitly tied to Bitcoin rather than the wider digital-asset or web3 space.
Sources and review information
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- The New gTLD ProgramICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Root Zone DatabaseIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- Wiz submits community application for .bitcoin domain to ICANN ahead of August 12 deadlineCrypto Briefing - accessed 2026-08-25
- Bitcoin Federal Association Supports Bitcoin DomainBitcoin Federal Association - accessed 2026-08-25
