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ENS domains

An ENS domain is a readable name, such as alice.eth, that points to a wallet address. People can send to the name instead of a long 0x address.

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ENS
Ethereum Name Service.
primary name
The name your address shows as, once you set it.
Basename
A name ending in .base.eth, on Base.

What it costs

  • Five letters or more: $5 a year.
  • Four letters: $160 a year.
  • Three letters: $640 a year.
  • Priced in dollars, paid in ETH, plus gas.

Source: ENS docs, .eth names.

If you forget to renew

There are 90 days of grace. After that the name goes to a 21-day auction, and then anyone can register it.

Setting a primary name

Pointing a name at your address is half of it. Setting it as your primary name makes apps show the name in place of your address.

Source: ENS docs, primary names.

Basenames

A Basename is an ENS name on Base, ending in .base.eth. Some people could claim one free for a year.

Source: Base docs, Basenames.

Before you send to a name

  • Check the address it points to.
  • Check the spelling. Look-alike names exist.
  • Names can expire and change owner.

Names on a tbfcrypto card

When you make a card you can type the person's .eth name or Basename in place of their address. The card pays the address the name points to.

The front of the card

For Nadia · Shipping day · 9 November

Collection pot12 people chipped in 360 USDG

  • Shipped, with your name on the contract.

    Joe

  • Renew the name. We are not letting it go to auction.

    0xmax

  • Thank you for every late night.

    Ines

Robinhood Chain

An example card. The names are made up.

Questions

What is an ENS domain?

A readable name, such as alice.eth, that points to a wallet address.

How much does an ENS name cost?

$5 a year for five letters or more, $160 for four, $640 for three, paid in ETH.

What happens if my ENS name expires?

90 days of grace, then a 21-day auction, then anyone can take it.

What is a Basename?

An ENS name on Base, ending in .base.eth.

Can I send crypto to an ENS name?

Yes, in wallets that read ENS. Check the address it shows first.

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