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.
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 naming models, ongoing costs and the compatibility checks that matter.
ENS vs Basenames: How .eth and .base.eth Differ
Why a .base.eth name belongs in the ENS conversation, and what to check before choosing.
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
Examine resale, royalties, referrals and reseller margins, with provider terms and a hypothetical 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.
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 →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.