Freename Web3 domains represent a new way to own and use domain names on the decentralized internet. With Freename, your domain becomes a digital asset, permanent, and secure.
Web2 is the internet we use today, allowing people to freely share information, create and publish content, interact, and collaborate with other user-generated content. Web3 is the concept of the next version of the internet, one that is decentralized through blockchain technology.
Web3 domains are domain names recorded and stored on a blockchain instead of being managed solely through traditional DNS systems. Once you mint or register a Web3 domain on Freename, it becomes your digital asset, similar to an NFT, that you truly own without ongoing renewal fees.
Unlike Web2 domains that require annual renewals and remain subject to centralized oversight, Web3 domains are permanent and decentralized.
Your domain is permanently recorded on the blockchain. You control it directly through your wallet.
You pay once. There are no annual renewals or hidden costs.
Your domain becomes your identity on Web3, usable for websites, wallets, and communication.
If you create your own TLD (such as .brand or .chain), you can earn royalties every time someone registers a domain under it.
Freename allows you to mint your own top-level domains, something that is not possible in the traditional DNS system.
Ownership can be verified on-chain through Web3 Whois and blockchain explorers.
Your domain can be used as a Web3 email address.
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Feature |
Web2 Domains |
Web3 Domains (Freename) |
|
Ownership |
Rented |
Fully owned |
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Renewal fees |
Annual |
None |
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Control |
Centralized |
Decentralized |
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Identity |
Limited |
Wallet-based |
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Monetization |
Not possible |
Possible with Royalties |
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Digital asset |
No |
Yes |
Freename bridges traditional internet infrastructure with Web3 innovation. As an ICANN-accredited registrar, it supports both Web2 and Web3 domains in a unified platform while offering advanced Web3 capabilities like decentralized identities, royalty systems, and domain tool integrations.
By combining blockchain storage with familiar DNS compatibility, Freename ensures its domains work both in decentralized environments and across modern internet tools.
This means you can manage:
All from a single platform.
Freename bridges the traditional internet and the decentralized web, giving users control over their digital identity and online presence.
Freename provides a complete Web3 ecosystem that allows you to use your domain far beyond a traditional website address. With Freename, your domain becomes a digital identity, a communication tool, and a gateway between Web3 and Web2.
Your Freename domain can be used as a Web3 email address.
Web3 Mail can be used for:
Freename offers an official browser extension that allows you to access Web3 features directly from your browser.
With the extension, you can:
The extension can be downloaded here:
https://freename.com/downloads
This allows you to browse Web3 domains as easily as traditional websites.
Freename provides a full Web3 DNS platform.
Using Freename DNS, you can:
This allows your Web3 domain to function as both a decentralized domain and a gateway to traditional websites.
Website Builder
Freename integrates Duda or Pagy, allowing you to build complete Web3 websites using a visual, user-friendly website builder
With this integration, you can:
No advanced technical knowledge is required.
Freename Web3 domains leverage blockchain technology to record domain ownership on-chain, providing transparency and verifiable ownership.
Key characteristics include:
Freename domains can also be used as crypto payment addresses, allowing others to send payments using a human-readable domain name instead of a long wallet address.
Notes
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FAQ
What is a Freename Web3 domain?
A Freename Web3 domain is a domain name recorded on the blockchain. Once minted or registered, it becomes a digital asset you control via your wallet, built for Web3 identity and on-chain ownership.
Is a Freename Web3 domain an NFT?
It is similar to an NFT because it is a blockchain-based digital asset you can verify on-chain. The key point is that ownership is controlled by your wallet.
Do Freename Web3 domains require yearly renewals?
No. Freename Web3 domains are typically pay once, with no annual renewal fees, since ownership is recorded on-chain.
How do I manage ownership and control of my Web3 domain?
You manage it through your wallet. The connected wallet controls the domain, and ownership can be verified on-chain via Web3 Whois or blockchain explorers.
What can I use a Freename Web3 domain for?
You can use it for decentralized websites, crypto payments with a human-readable name, and more.
What tools does Freename provide for Web3 domains?
Freename offers Freename DNS, Freename Extension, Web3 Whois and Web3 Explorer.