Why did Unstoppable Domains drop its ICANN applications?

Unstoppable Domains dropped nine applications after expected compliance, application and auction costs made the plans less viable.

What domains did Unstoppable Domains drop?

Unstoppable Domains dropped nine Web3 domain applications, including plans involving .crypto, .wallet and .blockchain.

Unstoppable Domains said affected customers will receive refunds for eligible purchases linked to the dropped applications.

Existing blockchain-based domains will continue operating despite the company dropping its plans for new ICANN applications.

Unstoppable Domains will continue supporting selected partner applications, including Telegram’s proposed .gram domain.

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Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Aug 27, 2026, 3:45 AMLast Updated Aug 28, 2026, 8:49 AM

Unstoppable Domains dropped nine Web3 domain applications in ICANN’s 2026 round.
The company said eligible customers will receive refunds.
Higher compliance, application and auction costs drove the decision.

Unstoppable Domains dropped nine Web3 domain applications in ICANN’s 2026 round.

The company said higher costs made the applications less viable than expected.

The affected domains include .crypto, .wallet and .blockchain.

Founder Matthew Gould said eligible customers would receive refunds for related purchases.

The company cited compliance costs, application fees and potential auction costs.

Existing blockchain domains will continue operating after the decision.

ICANN received more than 1,600 applications before its August 12 deadline.