Protocol Overview

Introducing Doma

The Doma Protocol introduces a novel approach to domain tokenization by creating a standardized bridge between traditional domain registrars and blockchain technology. By establishing a single integration point through Doma Chain, we eliminate the fragmentation that has historically prevented domains from being truly portable across different platforms and ecosystems.

On the customer side, the domains are now fully on-chain and available across all supported blockchains. This means both users and developers have a standard way of interacting with their domains across all registrars.

Bridge between Web2 and Web3

Doma Protocol occupies a unique position in the domain ecosystem, serving as the standardized bridge between traditional domain registrars and blockchain technology. Rather than replacing existing infrastructure, Doma integrates with it. Registrars continue managing their customer relationships and DNS operations while gaining access to new blockchain-powered capabilities.

The protocol establishes a single integration point through Doma Chain, a blockchain purpose-built for domain operations. This architecture eliminates the fragmentation that has historically prevented domains from being portable across platforms and blockchain ecosystems.

Why Registrars Are Central

Doma Protocol is designed around registrars for fundamental reasons:

1. Exclusive Customer Relationship: Registrars are the only entities that interact directly with end users.

2. Sales Authority: All domain registrations and transfers must flow through accredited registrars.

3. Usage Control: Registrars are responsible for domain usage, DNS configuration, and ICANN compliance.

4. Trust Layer: Registrars provide verification and compliance for legitimate domain tokenization.

Three Layer Architecture

Doma's architecture consists of three interconnected layers:

Layer 1

Registrar Bridge and Toolkit

Layer 2

Domain Web3 Infrastructure

Layer 3

On-Chain Domain Capabilities

1

Registrar Bridge and Toolkit

APIs and integration tools that allow registrars to connect their existing systems with Doma Chain. This includes event synchronization, compliance modules, and blockchain bridges. Registrars synchronize domain events bidirectionally. Actions on-chain update registrar systems, and registrar actions update onchain state.

2

Domain Web3 Infrastructure

Doma Chain serves as the authoritative record for all tokenized domains, maintaining a consistent state across multiple blockchains using ERC7786 cross-chain messaging. It provides SVM and EVM compatibility while optimizing for domain-specific operations.

3

On-Chain Domain Capabilities

Smart contracts enable domain tokenization, synthetic token issuance, and DomainFi applications across supported blockchains, including Base, Solana, Avalanche, and Ethereum.

Integrate Once, Distribute Everywhere

For registrars, Doma functions as an "integrate once, distribute everywhere" layer. Domains remain registered through traditional DNS infrastructure but gain tokenized representations that can be traded, collateralized, or bridged across chains. Discovery and settlement happen on-chain while Doma orchestrates registrar updates through purpose-built APIs.