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.dao Domain Names

No public delegation record

.dao is an ASCII proposed generic top-level domain associated with the idea of decentralised autonomous organisations. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.dao, while the IANA Root Zone Database does not show.dao as a delegated TLD at this time. IANA’s root-zone records are the authoritative public source for current delegation status. (lfg.link)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.dao
Current status
No public delegation recordRoot Zone Management - IANA
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.Root Zone Database - IANA
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
Application round/programme
ICANN application programme information recorded.Root Zone Management - IANA
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 .dao domain be used for?

If delegated in future,.dao could suit communities, protocols and organisations that want a clearly Web3-aligned namespace.

DAO governance hubsUse.dao for a proposal, vote and treasury hub for a decentralised organisation.
Protocol homepagesA protocol can use.dao to present its mission, roadmap and governance structure.
Community membership spacesA tokenised community can anchor its member portal on a.dao name.
Treasury transparency pagesA.dao address can point to dashboards for spending, grants and allocations.
Working group micrositesSub-committees and task forces can publish updates under a.dao identity.
Web3 events and launchesHackathons, summits and governance launches can use.dao for event branding.
Public documentation portalsDocumentation, FAQs and onboarding guides can live under a.dao domain.
Experimental digital identitiesProjects exploring collective ownership can use.dao as a thematic namespace.

Domain name ideas

Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.

governance.daotreasury.daodocs.daoforum.daolaunch.daomembers.dao

Possible audiences

Who is .dao for?

  • DAO founders
  • Protocol builders
  • Web3 communities
  • Crypto media teams
  • Grant programmes
  • Web3 agencies

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Clear Web3 signalling
  • Short and memorable branding
  • Thematic fit

Considerations

  • Current delegation is unconfirmed
  • Applicant information needs care
  • Potential niche recognition

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Frequently asked questions

Is.dao delegated right now?

No public IANA delegation record is shown for.dao, so it should not be treated as a live delegated extension.

Who is publicly associated with.dao?

Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.dao.

What does DAO mean in this context?

It usually refers to decentralised autonomous organisation, a term used for collectively governed projects.

What would.dao be used for?

It would suit governance portals, community hubs, treasury pages and other Web3-facing project spaces if it were delegated.

Can I register a.dao domain today?

There is no public evidence here that.dao is available for registration at present.

Why is delegation status important?

A top-level domain must appear in the root zone before it functions on the Internet.

Sources and review information