A practical guide to Web3 domains
Find your name
in Web3.
Choose a Web3 name with a clearer view of providers, real costs and the claims behind the pitch.
Beginner friendly Source-linked guides Practical next steps
Illustrative names. Features and support vary by service and application.
A little clarity.
A better naming decision.
Put your name to work
From choice to setup.
Register, configure and protect your onchain identity.
How to Buy an ENS Domain: Registration and Setup
Buy an ENS domain with the right wallet, fee checks, registration steps and a checklist for ownership, records and renewal.
How to Register a Basename: .base.eth Setup
Register a Basename with fee and discount checks, wallet preparation, primary-name setup and a renewal checklist.
Web3 Domain Scams: An ENS Safety Checklist
Spot Web3 domain scams with checks for fake renewals, lookalike names, wallet approvals, buyer messages and official support.
The field guide
A good place to begin.
Find a clear answer to your next naming question.
What Are Web3 Domains? Names, Records and Wallet Identity
Understand names, wallet addresses and onchain identity before choosing a service.
ENS vs Unstoppable Domains: Costs, Compatibility and Ownership
Compare ENS .eth registration with Unstoppable Web3 names by renewal model, records and documented app support.
ENS vs Basenames: How .eth and .base.eth Differ
Compare .eth and .base.eth names by structure, annual fees, network identity and maintenance.
ENS Domain Cost: Registration, Renewals and Gas
Separate the registration fee from gas, renewals and secondary-market prices.
How to Set Your ENS Primary Name
Understand the two-way link between your name and your wallet.
ENS Name Not Showing? A Troubleshooting Checklist
A focused checklist for primary-name records, app support and caching.
How to Renew an ENS Domain and Check Its Expiry
Understand extension, grace periods and the difference between renewal and ownership.
SNS Migration: Understanding .sns and the New .sol
A dated starting point for understanding the SNS migration and checking current support.
Can You Make Money with Web3 Domains? Claims, Costs and Royalties
Compare Web3 domain earning opportunities: resale, royalties, referrals and reseller margins, with costs and a sales calculator.
Web3 Domain Costs: Renewals, Gas and Optional Tools
Compare purchase prices, recurring charges and optional tools before choosing a Web3 domain or promotion.
Freename vs Unstoppable Domains: Products, Fees and Uses
Compare Freename and Unstoppable Web3 names, optional earning tools, renewal terms and documented MetaMask integrations.
Freename vs ENS: Custom TLDs, .eth Names and Costs
Compare Freename custom Web3 extensions with ENS .eth names, including control, renewals, royalties and app support.
Web3 Domain Wallet Compatibility: Evidence and Checks
Check documented ENS, Basenames, Unstoppable, Freename and SNS wallet support by action, network and integration.
How to Choose a Web3 Domain: Start with the Job
Choose a Web3 domain by purpose, ecosystem, wallet support, control and costs. Use the decision aid and buying checklist.
Web3 Domains for a Personal Brand: What to Choose
Choose a personal Web3 name around your public handle, audience, app support, privacy choices and maintenance.
Web3 Domains for Business: A Buyer’s Checklist
Choose a business Web3 name with a customer workflow, clear ownership, brand checks, maintenance costs and a handover plan.
How to Pick a Web3 Domain Name: A Naming Checklist
Pick a Web3 domain name with spelling tests, lookalike checks, brand research, exact availability and a clear budget.
Web3 Domain Resale vs TLD Royalties: Choosing a Model
Compare Web3 domain resale and TLD royalties by customers, work, costs, payout conditions and zero-sales scenarios.
How to Buy an ENS Domain: Registration and Setup
Buy an ENS domain with the right wallet, fee checks, registration steps and a checklist for ownership, records and renewal.
How to Register a Basename: .base.eth Setup
Register a Basename with fee and discount checks, wallet preparation, primary-name setup and a renewal checklist.
How to Set an ENS Wallet Address Record
Set your ENS receiving address, add chain records, understand the Default address and verify the result in your intended app.
Web3 Domain Scams: An ENS Safety Checklist
Spot Web3 domain scams with checks for fake renewals, lookalike names, wallet approvals, buyer messages and official support.
How to Transfer an ENS Domain: Roles and Handover
Transfer an ENS domain with Send or Edit roles, check the role exceptions and verify the recipient’s complete setup.
How to Sell an ENS Domain: Listings, Fees and Proceeds
Sell an ENS domain with listing and offer checks, marketplace fees, a net-proceeds example and a complete handover checklist.
Freename Royalties: Setup, Costs and Payouts
Understand Freename royalty setup, annual costs, Credits versus USDC, payout requests and the evidence to check.
ENS Website Hosting with IPFS: A Practical Workflow
Publish an IPFS site, set ENS Content Hash, check gateway access and maintain releases, pinning and public links.
ENS Subnames for Teams: Setup, Control and Costs
Create ENS subnames for a team, define parent control, check expiry and plan records, permissions and ongoing support.
ENS Subnames vs Freename TLDs: Community Naming Models
Compare ENS subnames and Freename Web3 TLDs by member use, control, operating work, revenue conditions and costs.
How to Buy an Unstoppable Web3 Domain
Buy an Unstoppable Web3 domain with product checks, checkout steps, custody verification and a wallet setup plan.
Set Unstoppable Domain Wallet Address Records
Configure Unstoppable Web3 receiving records, distinguish tokens and networks, and verify the result in your intended wallet.
How to Sell an Unstoppable Web3 Domain
List an eligible Unstoppable Web3 domain, understand seller fees and Sales Balance, and verify the ownership handover and payout.
Unstoppable Domain Not Resolving? A Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshoot Unstoppable domain lookups by checking product type, wallet records, app support, reverse identity and website access.
How to Transfer an Unstoppable Web3 Domain
Transfer an Unstoppable Web3 domain through the documented account-push flow, verify the recipient and review records after handover.
Before you buy
Know the name.
Know the numbers.
Understand who sells it, what keeps costing money and what has to happen before any earnings exist.
Meet the providers.
ENS, Basenames, Unstoppable, SNS and Freename. Understand the product behind each name.
Explore providers →02 / The full costSee what recurs.
Registration, renewals, gas and optional subscriptions, kept clear in one comparison.
Compare costs →03 / The small printCheck the offer.
Discounts with dates, eligibility and the charges that remain after the promotion.
Read offer terms →A clearer path into Web3
A name is only the beginning.
Understand what you are buying, compare the services and verify how your name will work.
Start with the name.
Names, records, wallets and the apps that connect them.
Learn the fundamentals ↗02 / CHOOSEFind your fit.
Compare exact products, recurring costs and supported uses.
Explore comparisons ↗03 / VERIFYMake it useful.
Check the wallet, network and action before using a name.
Check compatibility ↗Choose with a purpose
Find the name that fits.
How to Choose a Web3 Domain: Start with the Job
Choose a Web3 domain by purpose, ecosystem, wallet support, control and costs. Use the decision aid and buying checklist.
Web3 Domains for a Personal Brand: What to Choose
Choose a personal Web3 name around your public handle, audience, app support, privacy choices and maintenance.
Web3 Domains for Business: A Buyer’s Checklist
Choose a business Web3 name with a customer workflow, clear ownership, brand checks, maintenance costs and a handover plan.
Find your fit
Different names.
Different possibilities.
Start with the ecosystem you use, then check costs, ownership rules and app support for the exact name you want.
| At a glance | ENS.eth names | Basenames.base.eth names | UnstoppableWeb3 extensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name format | yourname.eth | yourname.base.eth | Multiple extensions |
| Naming context | ENS ecosystem | ENS subnames on Base | Extension-specific ecosystem |
| Cost check | Term fee + gas | Registration term + transaction costs | Exact Web3 product quote |
| Read next | ENS costs ↗ | Understand Basenames ↗ | Compare with ENS ↗ |
Explore the landscape
Follow your ecosystem.
From Ethereum identity to Solana naming, find the concepts and settings that apply to you.
Your next step starts
with understanding the name.
Learn what a Web3 name does, where it works and which questions to ask before choosing yours.