D3

What D3 does

D3 Global Inc. is a US-incorporated blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2023 that operates Doma Protocol, described as the first purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi. The platform enables DNS-compliant tokenization of internet domain names as real-world assets (RWAs), targeting a claimed $360B+ total addressable market of legacy domain assets. D3's technology is designed to maintain interoperability with the traditional Domain Name System while introducing blockchain-native ownership, trading, and DeFi integration capabilities for domains. The company distributes through integrations with major blockchain ecosystems (Solana, Base, Avalanche, Celestia), registrar partnerships (Namecheap), and infrastructure providers (InterNetX), the latter covering over 46 million domains.

The company's product surface includes the Doma Protocol blockchain, the DOMA Network tokenization layer, the Doma App consumer marketplace at doma.xyz, and the broader DomainFi ecosystem positioning. Business model details are not publicly disclosed, and no revenue or pricing data is available; the company appears to be pre-commercial, having raised $30M total ($5M seed led by Shima Capital in September 2023, and a $25M Series A led by Paradigm in January 2025) to fund protocol development. The recent appointment of a Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer with GoDaddy and Afternic pedigree (January 2026) suggests an emerging go-to-market function targeting global registrar integrations and domain tokenization monetization.

Name

D3

Legal name

D3 Global Inc.

Website

https://d3.inc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

D3 Global operates Doma Protocol, the first purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi, enabling DNS-compliant tokenization of internet domains as real-world assets across Solana, Base, Avalanche, and partner registrar channels including InterNetX and Namecheap.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure for Domain Tokenization

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Layer 3/App-Specific Chains & Modular Execution (appchains, subnets, sidechains) (FSAPAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interoperability & Cross-Chain Infrastructure (Bridges, Messaging, Atomic Swaps) (FSAGAMAI), Smart Contract Developer Platforms & Tooling (SDKs, APIs, frameworks, indexing) (FSAPAAAH)

Keywords

• Blockchain infrastructure
• Domain tokenization
• Real-world assets
• Web3 domains
• DomainFi protocol

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

D3 builds the Doma Protocol, the first purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi, which enables DNS-compliant tokenization of internet domain names as real-world assets (RWAs). The platform provides infrastructure for tokenizing, trading, and integrating domain assets with DeFi protocols across major Web3 ecosystems including Solana, Base, and Avalanche. It includes the DOMA Network for tokenization, the Doma App for user interaction, and the broader DomainFi ecosystem.

Product overview

D3 offers a single unified platform built around the Doma Protocol blockchain, the world's first purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi. The platform consists of the DOMA Network providing DNS-compliant tokenization infrastructure, the Doma App for user interaction, and the broader DomainFi ecosystem enabling domain tokenization, trading, and DeFi integration. The platform tokenizes traditional domain assets (.COM, .AI, .ORG, .TV, .INC, .LINK, .TECH, .CO) into blockchain-native assets, making domains interoperable across Web3 ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doma Protocol

Quantifiable outcome

• Transforms domain assets into digitally tradable asset class on blockchain infrastructure
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• InterNetXflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Partnership announced at Solana Breakpoint 2025 to tokenize over 46 million internet domains as real-world assets (RWAs) via Doma Protocol on the Solana blockchain. Enables trading, ownership, and DeFi integration of domains.
• SolanacoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor blockchain ecosystem partner for Doma Protocol. Solana provides the blockchain infrastructure for domain tokenization as RWAs, enabling integration with Solana's DeFi ecosystem.
• Base (Coinbase L2)coreTechnology or IntegrationLayer 2 blockchain ecosystem partner. Doma Protocol is integrated with Base, reaching over 150 million Web3 users through this distribution channel.
• Avalanche (AVAX)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain ecosystem partner listed on D3's website alongside Solana and Base, providing multi-chain infrastructure support for DomainFi.
• NamecheapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor domain registrar partner providing distribution for domain tokenization services. Namecheap is one of the largest domain registrars globally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ethereum Name Service (ENS): The dominant Web3 naming protocol on Ethereum, providing human-readable wallet names and decentralized identities. Directly competes with D3 in blockchain-based domain/naming infrastructure, though ENS focuses on .eth names rather than tokenizing legacy DNS domains.
• Unstoppable Domains: A leading provider of Web3/crypto-native domain names (e.g., .crypto, .wallet, .nft). Competes head-to-head with D3 for Web3 naming market share, but uses NFT-based domains rather than DNS-compliant tokenization of legacy TLDs.
• Bonfida (Solana Name Service): Provides the native naming service for the Solana blockchain (.sol domains). As D3's primary chain partner is Solana, SNS is a direct competitor for Solana-based domain naming and identity.
• Freename: Web3 TLD registrar enabling users to create custom top-level domains. Competes with D3 in the Web3 TLD space, though Freename focuses on issuing new TLDs rather than tokenizing legacy DNS domains.
• Handshake: A decentralized, permissionless naming protocol that manages top-level domains via blockchain. Overlaps with D3 in decentralized DNS infrastructure but focuses on a separate naming root rather than bridging to legacy DNS.
• Namecoin: One of the earliest blockchain-based naming projects, forked from Bitcoin to provide decentralized .bit domains. A direct conceptual competitor and the original Web3-naming pioneer.

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: The largest traditional domain registrar globally. Serves as the Web2 anchor in domain registration and monetization—the market D3 aims to bridge to Web3 via DNS-compliant tokenization.
• Namecheap: Major traditional domain registrar and existing D3 distribution partner. Comparable on the domain registration and monetization side; overlaps where D3 extends Namecheap's offerings into tokenization.
• Sedo: The world's largest secondary marketplace for domain names. Comparable as a trading venue for domain assets—the Web2 equivalent of D3's tokenized trading infrastructure.

Others

• Afternic (GoDaddy): Domain aftermarket and distribution network owned by GoDaddy. Relevant because D3's newly hired CCO (Bob Mountain) previously served as CRO here; represents the traditional domain monetization stack D3 aims to modernize.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/d3inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@D3Inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/d3inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors12 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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