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Cross-registrar transfer

What are cross-registrar transfers and how does tokenization simplify the process?

Published on June 30, 2025By Namefi Team
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Cross-registrar transfer is the process of moving a domain from one registrar to another, traditionally requiring auth codes, waiting periods, and coordination between registrars. This process can take days or weeks and may involve fees from both registrars. With tokenized domains, while the underlying DNS registration may still require traditional transfer processes, the ownership token can be transferred instantly between wallets. This separation allows for immediate trading and ownership changes at the token level, while DNS management can be handled separately. Advanced tokenization models might even automate cross-registrar transfers through smart contracts, significantly reducing the complexity and time required to move domains between different service providers.

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Namefi Team
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Namefi is a collective of engineers, designers, and operators who obsess over building tools that make managing your onchain domain names effortless.