DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.xbt Domain Names
Prelaunch; not delegatedThe.xbt string is associated with Bitcoin branding and digital asset use, but current public records do not show it in the IANA root zone. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.xbt. The string should therefore be treated as a proposed extension rather than an active domain ending at this time.
.xbt 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
- .xbt
- Current status
- Prelaunch; not delegatedICANN 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
- Link Freedom GroupPress Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN lfg.link - lfg.link
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN
- 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 .xbt domain be used for?
If the string reaches delegation, it could suit brands and communities connected with Bitcoin and digital finance.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .xbt for?
- Bitcoin brands
- Fintech companies
- Crypto exchanges
- Developers and builders
- Educators and publishers
- Communities and advocates
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear subject association
- Compact branding
- Distinct market positioning
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Niche recognition
- Registration uncertainty
Related domain extensions
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
What is.xbt?
It is a proposed domain string associated with Bitcoin branding and digital asset use.
Is.xbt delegated in the root zone?
No current public root-zone record shows.xbt as delegated.
Can I register a.xbt domain now?
Not unless and until the string is delegated and launched by its registry.
Who is linked to the.xbt application?
Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.xbt.
What is.xbt best suited to?
It is best suited to Bitcoin-related branding, education, payments and community projects.
Sources and review information
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Root Zone DatabaseIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- .BT Domain Delegation DataIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- Special-Use Domain NamesIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- lfg.linklfg.link - accessed 2026-08-13
