.furry – A Top-Level Domain for Furries
3 hours ago
- #furry-community
- #domain-names
- #crowdfunding
- Pawprint Prototyping is crowdfunding to launch the .furry top-level domain (TLD) with ICANN's Applicant Support Program, reducing fees by 75% and aiming to raise $90,000.
- Funds will cover application, legal, and operational costs, with all profits directed to support furry, LGBTQIA+ organizations, educational missions, and digital sovereignty initiatives.
- Backers receive perks like domain registration vouchers, merchandise, and digital goods, with various contribution levels from $10 to $5,000 offering increasing rewards.
- The .furry TLD aims to provide an open, community-focused internet space for furries, enhancing digital sovereignty and funding future community-driven developments.
- Risks include potential ICANN rejection, extended timelines (launch estimated late 2027-2028), and the need for market adoption and registrar support.