.Kred TLD - Registrar Resources
Everything accredited registrars need to sell .Kred domains - positioning, copy, technical details, and branding guidelines.
Prepared by KredTLD Pty Ltd · Last Updated: April 2026 · Contact: Cameron Bale
TLD Overview
| TLD | .kred |
| Type | Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) |
| Registry Operator | KredTLD Pty Ltd |
| Governed By | ICANN |
| In Operation Since | 2014 (Web3 integration since 2018) |
| Category | Identity / Web3 / Personal Branding |
| Eligible Registrants | Individuals and businesses - no restrictions |
| Registration Term | 1–10 years |
| Included Registrant Services | Optional Kredentials page or AI-optimized Lander, activated by the registrant at no additional registry fee |
| Key Differentiator | Registry-level ENS (Ethereum Name Service) integration - the same domain works as both a traditional web address and a blockchain wallet name - plus an included, AI-discoverable record layer available on every name |
Positioning & Messaging
Primary Positioning
.Kred is the domain for your identity, both online and onchain.
.Kred domains bridge the traditional web and Web3. Every .Kred domain is a fully functional web address. With optional ENS activation, the same domain can also serve as a blockchain wallet name - one name for your website and your wallet.
Every name activates three ways: point DNS at an existing website, activate the included Kredentials page, or publish an AI-optimized Lander. All three are available to registrants of any accredited registrar at no additional registry fee.
Tagline Options
- "Be known. Be cited."
- "The domain that boosts your presence in AI"
- "Share your Expertise with Kred"
- "The Domain for your Identity, Online and Onchain"
- "One Name. Web + Wallet."
- "Your Domain. Your Wallet. Your Identity."
Target Audiences
| Audience | Why .Kred |
|---|---|
| Creators & Influencers | Short, memorable identity domain that doubles as a wallet address for receiving payments, plus an included Kredentials page that makes their work citable by AI assistants |
| Web3 Professionals | Domain that natively connects to ENS - used and recognized in the crypto/NFT community - with a sourced-and-dated Kredentials page AI answer engines can quote instead of guessing |
| Personal Brands | Clean "FirstName.Kred" or "Handle.Kred" format for link-in-bio and identity, with an included machine-readable record (llms.txt, facts.json, JSON-LD) so AI answers about them stay accurate |
| Businesses & DAOs | Professional web presence with optional blockchain integration, and an included Kredentials page that publishes verified company facts in a format AI assistants can cite |
| Domain Investors | ERC-721 Domain Tokens enable trading on NFT marketplaces like OpenSea, and the included AI-optimized Lander turns every unpointed name into a discoverable listing page that search engines and AI assistants can surface to prospective buyers - no blank parking page |
Key Proof Points
- Kred has minted and distributed more than 130 million NFTs since 2018.
- Over 13 million users have been onboarded to Web3 through Kred experiences.
- Kred is the Founding Partner of NFT.NYC, the leading NFT community event.
- Featured at NASDAQ with Jane King.
- Every .Kred name includes an optional Kredentials page or AI-optimized Lander - an AI-discoverable, machine-readable record layer at no additional registry fee.
Suggested Page Copy
Below is registrar-page-ready copy. Adapt headings and layout to match your site's template.
Page Title / H1
The Domain for Your Identity, Online and Onchain
Introductory Paragraph
Register your .Kred domain - a web address that can also connect to the blockchain. .Kred is for individuals and brands who want a short, memorable domain that bridges the traditional web and Web3. Operated by KredTLD Pty Ltd, .Kred has been part of the Web3 ecosystem since 2018.
About .Kred (Longer Description)
Every .Kred domain works as a standard website address. With optional ENS (Ethereum Name Service) activation, the same domain can also serve as a blockchain wallet name - meaning you can use YourName.Kred as both your website URL and the address where people send you crypto and tokenized digital assets. Every .Kred domain also includes the option to activate a Kredentials page - a verified profile where every fact carries its source and date, published in a format AI assistants can read and cite - or an AI-optimized Lander while you decide what comes next, at no extra cost. Whether you're a creator, a business, or a Web3 enthusiast, .Kred gives you one unified identity across the traditional and decentralized web.
Key Features & Benefits
Web3-Ready Domain
Every .Kred domain is a fully functional web address. Optionally activate ENS integration to also use your domain as a blockchain wallet address - one name for your website and your wallet.
Included Kredentials Page or AI Lander
Every .Kred registration, from any accredited registrar, includes the registrant's option to activate a verified Kredentials page - every fact sourced and dated, published with a machine-readable layer (llms.txt, facts.json, JSON-LD) that AI assistants can quote - or an AI-optimized Lander for names not yet pointed at a website. No additional registry fee, and no build work required from the registrar.
Tradeable Domain Token
On activation, the registrant receives an ERC-721 Domain Token on Base. This token represents ownership and enables instant transfers and trading on NFT marketplaces like OpenSea.
Feature List
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| ENS Integration | Activate Ethereum Name Service support to use your domain as a crypto wallet address |
| Kred Domain Token | Issued upon activation - a unique ERC-721 token on Base representing domain ownership |
| Kredentials Page | Included with every registration. Registrant-activated. Verified, sourced-and-dated record with a machine-readable layer for AI assistants. No additional registry fee. |
| AI-Optimized Lander | Included with every registration. A discoverable holding page for names not yet pointed at a website. No additional registry fee. |
| Instant Registration | Register for 1 to 10 years |
| Open Registration | Available to individuals, businesses, and organizations - no eligibility restrictions |
| DNSSEC Support | Yes |
| Private Registration | Proxy/privacy services may be available through the registrar |
| Trademark Protection | ICANN dispute resolution (UDRP, URS) plus the .Kred Complaint Resolution Service (CRS) |
FAQs
For Registrants
For Registrars
Technical Details
Technical Endpoints (Registrar-facing)
| Service | Production | OT&E (test) |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar Console | https://registrar-console.centralnic.com/ | https://registrar-console.ote.centralnicregistry.com/ |
| EPP | epp.centralnicregistry.com:700 (TLS) | epp.ote.centralnicregistry.com:700 (TLS) |
| WHOIS | whois.nic.kred:43 | whois.ote.centralnicregistry.com:43 |
| RDAP | (request from CentralNic) | https://rdap-ote.centralnic.com/ |
Authentication is via Registrar ID + EPP password + SSL client certificate, per RFC 5730. SSL certificates may be issued by a recognized CA or self-signed and registered with CentralNic via the Registrar Console.
| TLD | .kred |
| Type | gTLD |
| Registry Operator | KredTLD Pty Ltd |
| Back-end Registry Operator | CentralNic Registry (CentralNic Ltd) |
| Individual Registration | Yes |
| Business Registration | Yes |
| Registration Term | 1–10 years |
| DNSSEC Support | Yes |
| Private Registration | Proxy/privacy services may be available through the registrar |
| IDN Support | 21 IDN tables enabled: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Danish, Swedish, Dutch Flemish, Portuguese, Italian, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Hindi. Labels 1-63 characters. |
| Add Grace Period | 5 days |
| Renewal Grace Period | Auto-Renew Grace Period: 45 days. Renew Grace Period: 5 days. |
| Redemption Period | Redemption Grace Period: 30 days, followed by a 5-day Pending Delete period. |
| Transfer Grace Period | 5 days (only when transfer includes a renewal) |
| Transfer Auto-Approval | 5 calendar days (ICANN Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy) |
| Transfer Direction | Pull (gaining registrar initiates) |
| Form of Authorization (FOA) | Required from Transfer Contact per ICANN policy |
| Renewal Billing Trigger | Billable transactions are billed once they pass the applicable grace period |
| Renewal Models Supported | Auto-renew (default), Auto-delete, ExpireAuction |
| EPP Session Timeout | 300 seconds idle |
| EPP Concurrent Sessions | Up to 100 per registrar (10 during Launch Periods) |
| WHOIS Type | Thick (registry holds Registrant data, with redaction-by-default per ICANN Registration Data Policy) |
| Currency | USD |
| Minimum Domain Length | 1 character (Premium Tier 4) |
| Two-Character SLDs | Available. Letter/letter labels corresponding to ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes released for registration as of 4 May 2026 pursuant to ICANN's 13 December 2016 Authorization. |
| Transfer Policy | ICANN Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy |
| Dispute Resolution | UDRP, URS, and .Kred Complaint Resolution Service (CRS) |
Pricing Reference - Registry Wholesale Fees (Schedule B)
Registrar Pricing Only - Not Retail
These are wholesale registry fees from Schedule B of the RRA. Retail pricing is set independently by each registrar and will vary.
New Registration / Unassigned Domains
| Tier | Registry Wholesale (USD) |
|---|---|
| Standard (5+ characters) | $12 |
| Premium Tier 1 (4 characters) | $100 |
| Premium Tier 2 (3 characters) | $1,000 |
| Premium Tier 3 (manual premiums list) | $2,000 |
| Premium Tier 4 (1–2 characters) | $5,000 |
Renewal / Registered Domains
| Tier | Registry Wholesale (USD) |
|---|---|
| Standard (5+ characters) | $12 |
| Premium Tier 1 (4 characters) | $50 |
| Premium Tier 2 (3 characters) | $100 |
| Premium Tier 3 (manual premiums list) | $200 |
| Premium Tier 4 (1–2 characters) | $500 |
Important: These are registry wholesale fees only. Retail pricing is set independently by each accredited registrar and will vary based on their markup, promotions, and market. End-users should contact their chosen registrar for actual retail prices. Premium names are distributed via the Premium Name File, made available to registrars via EPP. Pricing is reviewed twice annually (1 April and 1 October) with a minimum of 180 calendar days' notice for any adjustments.
Domain Lifecycle
A .Kred domain moves through the following states. Registrars configure the Renewal Model (Auto-renew, Auto-delete, or ExpireAuction) per registrar account.
| Phase | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 1-10 years | Standard registered state |
| Add Grace Period | 5 days from registration | Delete during this window returns full credit (subject to AGP Limits Policy) |
| Renew Grace Period | 5 days from renewal | Delete during this window returns full credit |
| Auto-Renew Grace Period | 45 days from expiry | Domain auto-renewed; registrar may delete for full credit during this window |
| Redemption Grace Period | 30 days after deletion | Domain may be restored via the EPP RGP restore command |
| Pending Delete | 5 days | Domain cannot be restored; awaiting purge |
| Released | - | Domain re-available for registration on first-come basis |
Supported EPP Status Codes
.Kred supports the standard set of EPP domain status codes published by ICANN, including:
- addPeriod
- clientHold
- clientDeleteProhibited
- clientRenewProhibited
- clientTransferProhibited
- clientUpdateProhibited
- pendingDelete
- pendingTransfer
- redemptionPeriod
- renewPeriod
- transferPeriod
Plus standard ok, inactive, serverHold, etc.
ENS Option - Registrar Integration
Each registrant who purchases or receives a transfer of a .Kred domain has the option to activate ENS. Please see below the steps that a registrant can take to activate ENS. (Additionally, a Kred ENS onboarding email has been included in Schedule C of the RRA.)
ENS Activation Flow (for registrant communications)
- Visit www.Domains.Kred and connect an Ethereum-compatible Web3 wallet.
- Enter the .Kred domain name.
- Validate domain ownership by creating a TXT record in DNS settings.
- Receive the ENS Domain Token - ownership of this token grants control of the domain on ENS.
Optional: Direct API Integration
Streamline ENS provisioning directly within your platform.
The registry provides the Kred Domain Token APIs (part of the SocialOS API platform) for registrars who wish to integrate ENS provisioning directly into their platform - giving registrants a seamless, native activation experience.
Branding Guidelines
Name Usage
| Do ✓ | Don't ✗ |
|---|---|
| .Kred (capital K when used as a TLD label) | .KRED (all caps) |
| "a .Kred domain" | "a Kred" (without the dot) |
| "YourName.Kred" (in domain examples) | "youname.kred" (lowercase K in marketing) |
| KredTLD Pty Ltd (registry operator name) | "Kred Inc." or "Kred LLC" |
Brand Colors
Ink
#0d0d0d
Text, borders, hard shadows
Paper
#f6f4ef
Page backgrounds, surfaces
Lime
#c6f23a
Buttons, pills, accents (black text on lime)
Lime Deep
#8ba81f
Accent text on paper, shadows
Logo
Download the official .Kred logo for use in your registrar storefront, marketing pages, and partner materials.
Suggested Domain Examples
Registrar Onboarding Checklist
- Execute the Registry-Registrar Agreement (RRA) with KredTLD Pty Ltd
- If you do not already have a CentralNic Registry account, complete the standard CentralNic registrar onboarding (account activation, EPP credentials, SSL certificate registration). Existing CentralNic registrars use their existing credentials.
- Complete SRS testing in the OT&E environment (epp.ote.centralnicregistry.com:700)
- Establish a deposit account, credit facility, or payment security per Section 5 of the RRA
- Receive and integrate the Premium Name File via EPP (RRA §4(d))
- Update your .Kred TLD page with current positioning and copy (see "Suggested Copy" above)
- (If offering ENS) Appoint a Kred DNS ENS Champion
- (If offering ENS) Complete the 2-hour ENS training session with the registry
- (If offering ENS) Implement the Schedule C ENS onboarding email for new registrants and inter/intra-registrar transfers
- (If offering ENS) Optionally integrate with the Kred Domain Token APIs
Key Links
This document is provided by KredTLD Pty Ltd for use by ICANN-accredited registrars authorized to sell .Kred domain names. All details are sourced from the dotKred Policies and RRA v1.3 (7 Dec 2025) and the Domains.Kred landing page. Contact the registry for the latest information.
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