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How to Earn with Freename?
You can earn with Freename by owning a TLD and collecting royalties, reselling Web3 domains through the Reseller API, or investing in valuable domains to sell later.
What is a Domain?
A domain name is a string of letters and/or numbers that points to the IP address of the corresponding website. Generally, it is easier to remember a name than a long string of numbers. A domain name is an address that people type into a browser bar to find a website. It consists of a Top-Level Domain (TLD), everything that comes after the dot, and the Second-Level Domain (SLD), everything that comes before the dot. For example, “Freename.com” is the domain name, “Freename” is the SLD and '.com' is the TLD.
Why use Freename?
Freename domains are unique by their very nature: only with Freename you can register domains with unique TLDs for your digital identity while earning money! Freename.com is not only the leading TLD and Domains platform in Web 3, but also lets users generate an income! Owning a Freename Web 3 TLD entitles users to receive an income whenever a domain is bought on their TLD. Users can register and mint TLD/domains of their choice if available.
What are Protected Domains?
Protected domains and TLDs are domains and TLDs that we’ve detected are associated with a brand, organization, or notable person. We believe it is important to increase adoption for the next generation of the internet by helping to onboard brands into the Web3 era. If you are interested in applying for a Protected domain, please contact us. TLDs/Domains associated with a notable person, brand or organization are considered Protected Domains. Protected domains help onboard brands in Web 3 increasing adoption. Protected domains also protect users from others impersonating/stealing their domains. Reach out to Freename.io to apply for a protected domain.
What is Domain Minting?
Minting is the process of publishing a Freename domain (or TLD) on the blockchain via your wallet to gain full custody of the domain. This means that the only person that has control over the domain (or TLD) is the person who controls (has access to) the wallet. Minting is the process of pushing a user’s domain from Freename data onto the public ledger of a blockchain and into a user’s wallet. Giving the user full ownership over the domain. Minting on Freename.com is as simple as the following steps:
• Go to the Freename.io website Enter the TLD/domain you want to buy in the search bar
• Add the TLD/domain to your cart
• Go to checkout
• Create a Freename.io account
• Purchase the TLD/domain with cryptocurrency or a credit card
• Go to “portfolio and incomes.”
• Click on mint TLD/domain
• Go to the Freename.io website Enter the TLD/domain you want to buy in the search bar
• Add the TLD/domain to your cart
• Go to checkout
• Create a Freename.io account
• Purchase the TLD/domain with cryptocurrency or a credit card
• Go to “portfolio and incomes.”
• Click on mint TLD/domain
Is Minting the same as Buying?
Purchasing a TLD (or domain) on Freename and minting it on the blockchain are two distinct steps. When you purchase a TLD (or domain), the transaction is recorded in Freename’s database and not on the blockchain. Minting a TLD (or domain) on the blockchain requires a second step: log into the user’s personal area, select the TLD (or domain) and press “mint TLD” (or domain): done! Don’t worry, once you have purchased a Freename domain, no one can take it away from you! No. Buying and Minting a TLD/domain are two different things.** Buying **is the process of recording a transaction on Freename’s database and not on the blockchain. Minting is the process of pushing a user’s domain from Freename.io data onto the public ledger of a blockchain and into a user’s wallet. Giving the user full control over the TLD/domain. It is very easy to mint a domain/TLD once you purchase it. Simply: Log into your personal area Select the TLD (or domain) Press “mint TLD” (or domain)
What about Trademarks?
Registering a trademark on your Freename Web3 TLD will allow you to protect your web3 TLD and your logo worldwide juridically. From the moment you deposit a trademark request, your web3 TLD will be protected worldwide for 6 months awaiting for the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE.ch) to confirm and register the availability of your TLD.**** A trademark is any symbol, phrase, or word that allows customers to identify a company’s goods or services. Freename is a web3 domain/TLD provider that also provides trademark registration. A user must reach out to the trademark department to register a trademark. To get your trademark filed for review at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, a user must provide the following: Complete a Know your customer (KYC) A list of TLDs they wish to trademark Proof of payment Once these conditions are met, it takes one week for the trademark to be reviewed and logo/TLDs to be provided with six months of worldwide protection.
Can I Transfer Domains?
Yes. The domain is stored in your cryptocurrency wallet and can be transferred by you after you have minted it. Access your portfolio, select the TLD or Domain you wish to transfer and type the recipient’s address. Afterwards, you must paste the OTP code you received by mail to confirm the transaction. Keep in mind that currently, it is not possible to import the domain that has been transferred, but it will be possible soon! Yes. Domains are transferable ONLY after a TLD/domain has been minted and stored in a user’s wallet. To transfer the TLD (or domain), the user must: Access their wallet Select the item they want to transfer Enter the recipient’s address. Confirm the transaction by pasting the OTP received by email In the future, Freename.io will support importing domains that have been transferred.
How do I Claim my Earnings from Freename
You can withdraw revenues generated passively through a cryptocurrency transfer. Connect your cryptocurrency wallet and, once your withdrawal request is confirmed, the desired amount is pulled from Freename’s reserves and conveniently delivered to you! Claim your earnings by following these steps:
• Connect your cryptocurrency wallet to Freename.io
• Request a withdrawal and receive request confirmation
• Receive withdrawal directly to your wallet
• Connect your cryptocurrency wallet to Freename.io
• Request a withdrawal and receive request confirmation
• Receive withdrawal directly to your wallet
What is a Wallet?
Every blockchain user requires a wallet in order to interact with the network. A wallet is essentially an account on the blockchain where transactions can be sent and received. It is also where one can store blockchain assets such as cryptocurrency or NFTs (non-fungible tokens). There is no personal information associated with a wallet and none is required to create one. A wallet consists of a public key and a private key. The public key can be safely shared with anyone who wishes to send assets to the corresponding wallet, however, the private key should not be shared and is the key to accessing the wallet in the event where access is lost or to create another instance. A crypto wallet (cryptocurrency wallet) is software or hardware that enables users to store and use cryptocurrency. With cryptocurrencies, there isn’t any actual money to carry around in a wallet. They exist on the blockchain. Similarly to traditional bank transfers, crypto wallets enable users to send and receive cryptocurrencies, NFTs, etc. A wallet consists of a public key and a private key. To receive assets, you share your public key associated with your wallet. You should NEVER share your private key.
Are the Domains Associated with ICANN?
ICANN does not manage freename domains. Freename believes their TLDs/domains must allow customers to operate independently. Freename wants to build a utility infrastructure, allowing customers to use their services for valuable and generative purposes. By leveraging blockchain technology, Freename Web 3 domains/TLDs have no centralized authority imposing rules and regulations.
Why do I Need a Wallet?
Freename domains are blockchain-based assets and would be minted and stored using a wallet. Users are required to mint and manage their domains using a Metamask or Coinbase-configured wallet. It must be a non-custodial wallet, meaning that one must own the private keys to the wallet in order to approve transactions via a signature. To benefit from Freename Web 3 domains/TLDs, you must have a wallet. This is because Web 3 domains/TLDs are blockchain-based assets. Users can mint and manage their domains using Metamask or Coinbase-configured wallets. Keep in mind that it must be a non-custodial wallet. You own the private keys to the wallet (in order to approve transactions via a signature).
What is a Web2 domain?
A Web2 domain is a traditional DNS domain, for example, .com, .net, .it, governed by ICANN and registry policies. It’s the address you use to route web traffic, email, and other internet services through DNS.
Ownership is account-based at a registrar, and the domain must be renewed periodically to remain active.
Ownership is account-based at a registrar, and the domain must be renewed periodically to remain active.
How do Web2 and Web3 domains differ?
Web2: expiration and renewal fees, transfers between registrars, standard DNS records for websites and email, optional WHOIS privacy.
Web3: lifetime ownership with no renewals and no expiration. Ownership is on-chain to your wallet or custody. Its utilities include identity, wallet resolution, payments, and a Web3 website.
There is an exception: .CHZ, which behaves like Web2 with expiry and renewals.
Web3: lifetime ownership with no renewals and no expiration. Ownership is on-chain to your wallet or custody. Its utilities include identity, wallet resolution, payments, and a Web3 website.
There is an exception: .CHZ, which behaves like Web2 with expiry and renewals.
Do Web2 domains have ongoing costs?
Yes.
Expect registration, annual renewals, and sometimes transfer fees. Prices vary by TLD, by the specific name, and by Premium status. Premium names can also carry Premium renewals.
Expect registration, annual renewals, and sometimes transfer fees. Prices vary by TLD, by the specific name, and by Premium status. Premium names can also carry Premium renewals.
Do Web3 domains have renewals?
No, Web3 domains are lifetime with no renewal fees, except .CHZ, which follows a Web2-style lifecycle, requiring expiration and renewal.
What happens if I do not renew a Web2 domain?
Domains typically pass through these stages, though timelines vary by TLD:
Grace Period: Renewal still possible at standard pricing, but services may stop.
Redemption: Recovery window with an additional redemption fee.
Pending Delete: Scheduled for deletion and may become publicly available.
To avoid the downtown, enable auto-renew and keep payment details up to date.
• Go to the Freename.io website Enter the TLD/domain you want to buy in the search bar
• Add the TLD/domain to your cart
• Go to checkout
• Create a Freename.io account
• Purchase the TLD/domain with cryptocurrency or a credit card
• Go to “portfolio and incomes.”
• Click on mint TLD/domain
Grace Period: Renewal still possible at standard pricing, but services may stop.
Redemption: Recovery window with an additional redemption fee.
Pending Delete: Scheduled for deletion and may become publicly available.
To avoid the downtown, enable auto-renew and keep payment details up to date.
• Go to the Freename.io website Enter the TLD/domain you want to buy in the search bar
• Add the TLD/domain to your cart
• Go to checkout
• Create a Freename.io account
• Purchase the TLD/domain with cryptocurrency or a credit card
• Go to “portfolio and incomes.”
• Click on mint TLD/domain
Can I transfer a Web2 domain to you, and what do I need?
Yes. You usually need the Auth or EPP code from the current registrar. The domain must be unlocked, and the registrant's email must be reachable.
New registrations or recent contact changes can trigger a transfer lock of about 60 days, which varies by TLD. Some ccTLDs use different procedures.
New registrations or recent contact changes can trigger a transfer lock of about 60 days, which varies by TLD. Some ccTLDs use different procedures.
How long does a Web2 transfer take, and what is included?
Most transfers complete in 5 to 7 days, sometimes sooner if explicitly approved. The transfer fee typically includes a 1 year renewal added to the current expiration, subject to registry rules.
What is DNS?
The Domain Name System (DNS) maps human-readable names, for example, example.com, to machine-readable IP addresses so browsers, apps, and mail servers reach the correct service.
DNS is hierarchical:
Root > TLD > your domain, and answers come from authoritative nameservers for your zone.
You control the zone via records, A or AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SRV, NS, SOA.
Each record has a TTL, how long resolvers cache it. DNSSEC adds cryptographic integrity against tampering.
DNS is hierarchical:
Root > TLD > your domain, and answers come from authoritative nameservers for your zone.
You control the zone via records, A or AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SRV, NS, SOA.
Each record has a TTL, how long resolvers cache it. DNSSEC adds cryptographic integrity against tampering.
How do I manage DNS for a Web2 domain?
From your dashboard, you can edit A or AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV and more, or switch to custom nameservers. Changes normally propagate within minutes to a few hours. Advanced options like DNSSEC and glue records for vanity nameservers may be available depending on the TLD.
How long does DNS propagation take?
Usually minutes to a few hours, but global consistency can take up to 24 to 48 hours. The timing depends on the TTL you set, resolver and ISP caching, the type of change (nameserver or DNSSEC updates often take longer than a single A or TXT edit), and registry timing for NS updates.
Best practice: Reduce the TTL to 24 to 48 hours before a critical change, switch over during low traffic windows, then restore normal TTLs.
Best practice: Reduce the TTL to 24 to 48 hours before a critical change, switch over during low traffic windows, then restore normal TTLs.
What is a Premium Web2 domain?
Registries label some names as Premium due to quality or demand. They often have higher registration and higher renewal pricing. Availability and fees are set by each registry.
Availability varies; some ccTLDs restrict privacy. Privacy does not prevent disclosure to your registrar, the registry, or lawful requests, and you must keep registrant data valid. Significant contact changes can trigger an about 60 days transfer lock, policy dependent.
Availability varies; some ccTLDs restrict privacy. Privacy does not prevent disclosure to your registrar, the registry, or lawful requests, and you must keep registrant data valid. Significant contact changes can trigger an about 60 days transfer lock, policy dependent.
How do I renew a Web2 domain?
Auto-renew (recommended): Enable it in your dashboard and maintain a valid payment method so renewal is attempted before expiry.
Manual renewal: open the domain page, choose Renew, select 1 to 10 years, and complete checkout.
Timing: Renew early to avoid grace or redemption windows and service interruption.
Premium renewals: Some TLDs apply premium renewal pricing, which is shown at checkout.
Manual renewal: open the domain page, choose Renew, select 1 to 10 years, and complete checkout.
Timing: Renew early to avoid grace or redemption windows and service interruption.
Premium renewals: Some TLDs apply premium renewal pricing, which is shown at checkout.
Can I change the registrant details on a Web2 domain?
Yes, but major contact changes can trigger a transfer lock, commonly about 60 days, though policy varies. Plan changes ahead of time for sensitive transfers.
How can I keep a Web2 domain secure?
Enable 2FA on your account, keep the domain locked to prevent unauthorized transfers, safeguard your Auth or EPP code, and consider Registry Lock for high value domains.
Do royalties apply to Web2 domains?
Royalties are specific to Web3 TLD ownership, that is, when you own a Web3 extension. Web2 second level domains do not generate royalties.
What about Web3 ownership and custody?
Web3 domains are minted on-chain to your wallet, or to a custody wallet if you prefer not to manage keys. Once minted, you control the asset on the supported chain or chains.
Remember, .CHZ is the only Web3 exception and requires renewals like Web2.
Remember, .CHZ is the only Web3 exception and requires renewals like Web2.
How do billing, taxes, and invoices work?
Displayed prices may exclude VAT or indirect taxes depending on your location.
We issue receipts or invoices in line with applicable regulations. Currency and tax treatment are shown at checkout.
We issue receipts or invoices in line with applicable regulations. Currency and tax treatment are shown at checkout.