D3 Unveils $1M USDC Developer Fund to Fuel Doma Testnet Momentum and DomainFi Innovation
New York, NY, June 24th, 2025, Chainwire
D3 Global, a pioneer in DomainFi infrastructure, today announced a $1 million USDC grant program to support developers building on the newly launched Doma Protocol public testnet – a major milestone in bringing the $360B domain industry onchain as real-world assets (RWAs). The Doma Protocol testnet launch includes two groundbreaking initiatives: the Doma Forge developer ecosystem program and the Doma testnet app for domain investors (start.doma.xyz). Anchored by D3’s $1M USDC grant, the Doma Forge program offers developer-in-residence opportunities and technical resources to accelerate DomainFi innovation. The launch will bridge existing Web2 domains (e.g. .com, .xyz, .ai) and future Web3 extensions (e.g. .solana, .anime, .ape, .shib) into a global, interoperable marketplace for domains unlocking liquidity and utility across browsers, applications, and Web3 wallets.
Doma Forge: The Epicenter of DomainFi Innovation
Doma Forge is a new builder-first program designed to accelerate DomainFi innovation, enabling developers to build DApps using Doma’s robust infrastructure. Key components include:
- Access to a $1M USDC Developer Grant Pool: Ability to apply for funding to resource projects on Doma, from ideation to mainnet deployment.
- Developer-in-Residence Program: Opportunities to work alongside and receive mentorship from Doma technical experts.
- Open APIs and SDKs: Using open source tools and resources to build a range of DApps for DeFi, digital identity, and payment solutions using trusted domain data on Doma (pricing, history, state changes).
- Community Enablement: Accessing a vibrant network of Web3 users and builders, supported by venture capital partnerships like Paradigm and Coinbase Ventures.
- Ecosystem Integrations: Tapping into new distribution channels and infrastructure including Solana, Base, Avalanche, Animecoin, Celestia, Viction, and other major Web3 ecosystems.
“Doma Forge is the catalyst for developers to build the next generation of DApps on Doma, leveraging a $1M USDC grant fund, technical resources, and integrations with Solana and Base. It’s where innovation meets opportunity to reshape domains as digital assets across Web3 ecosystems.” said Inder Singh, VP of Product & Technology at D3.
Doma Testnet App: Transforming How Domains are Owned, Used, and Traded
The new Doma testnet app, accessible at start.doma.xyz, enables domain investors to trade tokenized domains as liquid, composable assets in a decentralized marketplace. With integrations underway with leading Web3 ecosystems like Solana, Base, and Avalanche, the app supports:
- Onchain Domain Synchronization: Ensuring real-world domain ownership integrity through DNS-compliant tokenization and cross-chain attestation infrastructure.
- Fractional Ownership: Enabling the division of premium domains into tradable shares.
- Lending and Trading: Facilitating access to DeFi liquidity pools for yield generation.
- Global Reach: Providing exposure to over 400 million crypto wallets and users as potential buyers and sellers.
The Doma testnet app will allow investors to test these features with tokenized versions of existing domains (.com, .xyz, .ai) and future Web3 extensions (.sol, .anime, .ape, .shib), creating a seamless bridge between the existing internet and Web3 ecosystems.
“Doma is a transformative step forward in making domains great again,” said Fred Hsu, CEO & Co-Founder, D3. “The testnet launch bridges tokenized domains across Web2 and Web3 and empowers investors and developers to reimagine domains as digital real estate for the global DomainFi economy.”
DomainFi: Bridging Web2 and Web3
DomainFi redefines the domain industry by transforming 364M+ domains into liquid, composable assets. The Doma Protocol ensures:
- Interoperability: Seamless functionality across websites, email, and Web3 wallets and marketplaces.
- ICANN Compliance: Maintains trust and compatibility with global domain standards.
- DeFi Utility: Enables lending, fractionalization, and yield generation for domains.
- Global Marketplace: Connects investors, builders, and users in a decentralized ecosystem.With integrations with Solana Record Service, Base and others TBA, Doma is poised to drive mass adoption of tokenized domains across major Web3 ecosystems.
Accessing the Doma Testnet
- Domain Investors: Exploring the Doma Testnet application at https://start.doma.xyz/.
- Developers: Applying to Doma Forge at https://doma.xyz/forge for grants and technical resources. Priority consideration will be given to applicants before July 31, 2025.
- Community: Following @DomaProtocol on X (https://x.com/domaprotocol) and joining the Doma Discord (https://discord.com/invite/Doma) for updates, AMAs, and testnet campaigns.
- Partnerships: Getting in touch via https://www.doma.xyz to explore collaborations and integrations.
About D3 Global
D3 Global is building the world’s first DomainFi network to tokenize 362M+ existing and future domains as real-world assets. D3 unlocks the financial potential of domains by building on Doma Protocol, a decentralized blockchain infrastructure that bridges traditional Internet domains (.com, .net, .ai, and .org) and future domain extensions from the Web3 world (.sol, .anime, .shib, and .ape). Backed by Paradigm, the D3 team consists of industry veterans with over three decades of collective experience, known for leading domain name monetization, internet protocols, and various TLD operations including .xyz, .inc, .tv, and .link. Users can learn more about D3 at https://www.d3.com and Doma at https://www.doma.xyz.
About Doma Protocol
Doma Protocol is the world’s first DNS-compliant blockchain for DomainFi, tokenizing 364M+ domains as real-world assets (RWAs) to transform the $360B domain industry. Developed with contributions from D3 Global, Doma enables cross-chain interoperability between existing Web2 domains (.com, .xyz, .ai) and future Web3 extensions (.sol, .anime, .ape), powering a global economy for fractional ownership, lending, and DeFi utility. With open APIs, SDKs, and developer programs like Doma Forge, Doma Protocol empowers developers and investors to transform how domains are owned, used, and traded across the internet, marketplaces, and Web3 wallets. Users can learn more at https://www.doma.xyz | Testnet signup page | Doma Forge