What is .bond?
.bond entered the DNS root zone on March 27, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
ShortDot SA also runs 4 other TLDs, including .cfd, .cyou, .icu and .sbs.
On the technical side, .bond is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .bond, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.bond).
Same registry, other endings
4 other TLDs share this operator.
.bond FAQ
What does .bond mean?
.bond is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bond", and it's aimed at finance, money & crypto. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bond used for?
.bond is mostly used for finance, money & crypto. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .bond?
None. .bond is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bond domain extension?
ShortDot SA operates .bond as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bond created?
.bond was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 27, 2015.
Is .bond a valid domain?
Yes. .bond is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .bond addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bond domain?
.bond names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read ShortDot SA's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bond DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bond.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 18, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
