What is .exchange?
.exchange entered the DNS root zone on April 23, 2014, 12 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.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
On the technical side, .exchange is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .exchange, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.exchange FAQ
What does .exchange mean?
.exchange is a generic top-level domain named for the word "exchange", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce and finance, money & crypto. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .exchange used for?
.exchange is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce and 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 .exchange?
None. .exchange is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .exchange domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .exchange as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .exchange created?
.exchange was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 23, 2014.
Is .exchange a valid domain?
Yes. .exchange is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .exchange addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .exchange domain?
.exchange names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .exchange DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .exchange.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
