Swiss-based web3 domain registrar Freename has rolled out a new Web2 domain integration, allowing traditional domains such as . com, . ai, 0 to be linked to crypto wallets and on-chain 1 users have long been able to use crypto-specific domains 2 as wallet addresses to accept payments or verify ownership. Now, Freename is bringing those same capabilities to popular mainstream 3 crypto payments is easier than ever The launch marks the first time a single domain can operate across both the traditional internet and decentralized applications, according to the 4 and individuals can now register or transfer standard Web2 domains on Freename’s platform and use them for everything from websites and email to receiving crypto 5 practice, this means a business could accept USDT payments at 6 instead of sharing long wallet 7 could send and receive crypto directly to name.
ai, while the domains continue functioning as normal for email and websites. “With this launch, the internet evolves from static to dynamic,” said Davide Vicini, CEO and co-founder of Freename. “In Web2, domains only pointed to 8 Web3, they become multi-purpose: unlocking wallets, payments, smart contracts, and on-chain operations. Today, that future becomes reality.” Freename’s on-chain DNS system is designed to ensure that Web3 domains resolve in standard browsers while also enabling Web2 domains to work across wallets and payment 9 can even create and monetize their own top-level domains, earning royalties from registrations.
“Your. com is now your wallet,” said Mattia Martone, Freename’s COO and co-founder. “We’re building the Unified Internet, where domains act as secure, multi-chain digital passports, empowering everyone to unify and control their digital identity.” The company is celebrating the rollout with promotions including up to 50% off Web3 registrations, 10 domains with qualifying purchases, and $10 credits per Web2 domain transfer for use toward Web3 11 to link 12 domain to your crypto wallet To link your MetaMask wallet (required) with 13 or other traditional domain of your choice, follow the steps 14 or transfer 15 domain* on Freename Users can register 16 domains or bring their existing ones to Freename. *This works with all Web2 popular extensions, like .
ai, . xyz, . io and not 17 mirrors 18 domain on-chain Using proprietary Blockchain-Mirroring Technology, the 19 is tokenized into an on-chain 20 creates a one-to-one mapping between the Web2 DNS domain and its on-chain 21 to your crypto wallet The user connects a wallet (e. g., MetaMask with Freename) to associate with his 22 23 receiving crypto payments Instead of sharing long and complex wallet addresses, users can now receive payments directly to 24 domain (e.
g., alice. com) using MetaMask for 25 are routed securely through the on-chain mapping created by 26 bottom line As Freename highlights in its press release, the timing is critical, noting that the number of Web3 wallets now exceeds that of registered 27 for integrated digital identities has never been 28 company sees this as part of a $141 billion market opportunity spanning DNS, blockchain, and decentralized identity services. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes 29 is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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