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Domain Name Tokenisation & NFT Services

Turn your domains into programmable digital assets—unlock shared ownership, DeFi collateral, fractional investment, and more.

Explore Tokenisation

What Is Domain Name Tokenisation?

Domain name tokenisation transforms a traditional Web2 domain (e.g., “alternic.com”) into a blockchain-native digital asset—typically an NFT. This NFT acts as a secure, immutable certificate of ownership, opening your domain to a broader ecosystem of programmable functions and DeFi interactions.
Unlike conventional centralized registries, the NFT token represents verifiable domain control on-chain.

How it works: Your domain is verified via DNS or registrar records, then minted into an NFT connected via smart contracts. That NFT now controls the domain during its tokenised phase.

  • Transparent ownership verifiable publicly on the blockchain
  • Faster, smart-contract-driven transfers—no manual registrar delays
  • Composable usage in DeFi, marketplaces, DAOs, and more

“A tokenized domain is a human-readable name … turned into a digital asset, typically an NFT”

Why Tokenise? Unlock Powerful Benefits

Fractional & Shared Ownership

Divide domain ownership into shares or tokens (e.g., 1 of 2, 2 of 3 multisig, or even 100 share NFTs), perfect for co-ownership or DAO governance models.

DeFi Collateral & Liquidity

Use your tokenised domain as collateral to borrow stablecoins or crypto—without relinquishing control permanently. Upon repayment, the domain returns to you.

Example: The first-ever domain loan on Ethereum was tokenised and used as smart-contract collateral, executed in under 20 minutes

Fractional Sales & Crowdfunding

Turn your domain into fractional shares—issue 100 or 1,000 NFTs representing partial stakes. Ideal for crowdfunding projects—for example, allowing Real World Asset (RWA) investors to buy in.

Metaverse & Identity Integration

Tokenised domains seamlessly integrate into virtual worlds as interoperable identity anchors—usable across metaverse platforms, NFTs, and decentralized social apps.

Tokenised domains function as virtual land or identity hubs in decentralized ecosystems

Alternic’s Unique Approach

  • Secure Custody Foundation: Domains are safely held in our custody before tokenisation—mitigating risk and ensuring integrity from day one.
  • Customized Tokenisation Options: Choose between shared ownership models, multisig wallets, or standard NFT minting tuned to your governance needs.
  • Compliance & Legal Awareness: As a French-registered company (Account SAS), we ensure alignment with EU, ICANN, and local regulations.
  • End-to-End Support: From minting your domain NFT, to listing for sale, to securing loans or fractional investments, we offer hands-on support at each step.
  • Web3 Integration Roadmap: Future-ready paths for integrating tokenised domains into DeFi protocols, metaverse identity, and DAO membership systems.

“Tokenizing turns domains into open protocol assets—anyone can build services, exchanges, fractional tools around them.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tokenising domains legally binding?
No—it does not change legal rights under ICANN. The token represents access/control but ownership is defined by DNS registry records.
Can the domain still function normally after tokenising?
Yes—Web2 domains typically retain email/web functionality (e.g., Unstoppable Domains supports Web2 resolution while on-chain).
How secure is using a tokenised domain as loan collateral?
Very secure—held by smart contracts in escrow. In case of default, the lender automatically gets domain control. Demonstrated through on-chain loans.
What about costs?
Yes, there is a one-time tokenisation fee of EUR 50. But many find the benefits—instant transfers, no middlemen, lower trading fees—vastly outweigh it.