> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.name.art/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.name.art/faq.md). # FAQ #### Frequently Asked Questions #### About Name.art **Q: What is Name.art?** A: Name.art is a platform where you can promote premium .ART domains and earn real cash commissions when someone registers a domain you've backed -- without owning the domain yourself. It's invite-only and free to join. **Q: How do I get an invite?** A: Visit [www.name.art](http://www.name.art) and sign up with your email address. Once your email is validated, you'll be able to request an invite code. Your code will be sent to your email and you can use it to complete your account setup. **Q: Is Name.art free to join?** A: Yes. There is no cost to join Name.art. When your account is activated, you receive 1,000 coins at no charge. These coins are your starting capital for backing domains. #### Tokens and Coins **Q: What is a referral token?** A: A referral token is what you mint on a domain to claim your exclusive right to earn the commission if that domain is registered while your token is active. Only one token can exist per domain at a time -- once you hold it, you are the only person who can earn the reward for that domain during the token's 6-month life. **Q: How long is a token active?** A: Each token is active for 6 months from the date it was minted. If the domain is registered during that window, you earn the commission. If the token expires without a registration, you receive 90% of your coins back. **Q: What happens to my coins when a domain sells?** A: When a domain you've backed is registered while your token is active, you earn your cash commission and receive 110% of the coins you spent back. This means a successful match actually grows your coin balance. **Q: What happens to my coins when a token expires?** A: If your token expires after 6 months without a registration, you receive 90% of the coins you spent back. You lose only 10% of your original coin cost, and you can use those coins to back new domains and try again. **Q: Do I need to own the domain to earn?** A: No. You simply back the domain with a referral token. You never buy or own the domain. If it is registered anywhere while your token is active, you earn the commission automatically. #### Commissions and Rewards **Q: How do I earn money?** A: When a domain you've backed gets registered before your token expires, you earn a cash commission. The commission is 10% of the domain's tier price -- for example, $1,000 on a $10,000 domain. The commission is based on the full tier price even if the buyer registers the domain at a discounted price. **Q: How much can I earn?** A: Commissions range from $50 (on a $410 domain) to $10,000 (on a $100,000 domain). There is no cap on how many commissions you can earn. **Q: Does it matter which registrar the buyer uses?** A: No. If the domain is registered anywhere in the world -- GoDaddy, Namecheap, Get.art, Alibaba, or any other ICANN-accredited registrar -- while your token is active, you earn the commission. **Q: When can I withdraw my earnings?** A: Once you have accumulated at least $10 in rewards, you can withdraw directly from your Name.art account dashboard. #### Finding and Promoting Domains **Q: Can I promote domains anywhere?** A: Yes. You can promote domains via social media, email, personal outreach, communities, or any other channel. Name.art's built-in share buttons in your Portfolio tab let you post directly to Facebook or X in one click. **Q: Can I browse domains by category?** A: Yes. The Available Names page has a category dropdown that lets you filter domains by industry and theme -- for example, Art & Design, Architecture & Interior, or Brands. You can also filter by reward tier or use the search bar to find specific names. **Q: Can I use Name.art to get a discount on a domain I want for myself?** A: Yes. If you find a domain you want to register for your own project or business, back it with a referral token first. The 10% commission you would normally earn becomes a 10% discount on your registration. Make sure to mint the token before registering the domain. **Q: What does "exclusive" mean?** A: Once you mint a token for an available domain, you are the only person entitled to earn the commission for that domain while your token is active. 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