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Mint Your Domain onAny Blockchain

Minting your domain on the blockchain gives you full security and flexibility, far beyond traditional registries. With Freename, you have the freedom to choose your preferred blockchain technology.

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What is Minting

"Buying" a domain from Freename logs the transaction, but it isn't on the blockchain yet. Minting transfers it to the blockchain, giving you full ownership and making it a verifiable asset in your crypto wallet.
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It's Unique
Once minted on a blockchain, your domain is unique, no two websites can share the same address.
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It's Yours
Once you mint it, you have total control over it, you don't rent it, you can now occupy the domain forever without renewal fees.
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It's Secure
As it is on the blockchain, your domain name record is now very difficult to tamper with or change without your permission.

Which Blockchain to Use?

Choosing which blockchain to mint your domain in will depend on the purpose of your domain. Here are some of the most popular blockchains that may fit your needs.

ETH
Ethereum
Pro: Most secure and adopted.
Cons: High fees.
Why choose: Trust + network effects.
Example dApp: Uniswap
POLYGON
Polygon
Pro: Cheap and fast.
Cons: Semi-centralized.
Why choose: Ethereum-compatible, low cost.
Example dApp: Aavegotchi
 
BNB
BNB
Pro: Cheap + big user base.
Cons: Centralized.
Why choose: Quick launch, big reach.
Example dApp: PancakeSwap
SOLANA
Solana
Pro: Very fast + cheap.
Cons: Downtime issues.
Why choose: Ideal for NFTs, DeFi.
Example
dApp: Magic Eden
BASE
Base
Pro: Cheap, Coinbase-backed.
Cons: Centralized, young.
Why choose: Easy user access via Coinbase.
Example dApp: Friend.tech
AVALANCHE
Avalanche
Pro: Fast + customizable.
Cons: Smaller ecosystem.
Why choose: Subnet flexibility.
Example dApp: Trader Joe
AURORA
Aurora
Pro: Ethereum on NEAR, low fees.
Cons: Lower adoption.
Why choose: ETH-compatible with NEAR speed.
Example dApp: Trisolaris
NEAR
Near
Pro: Fast, sharded, dev-friendly.
Cons: Less EVM-native.
Why choose: Great UX + scalability.
Example dApp: Ref Finance
ETHER
Etherlink
Pro: Fast, cheap, EVM-compatible.
Cons: Small, new ecosystem.
Why choose: Tezos security + ETH tools.
Example dApp: IguanaDEX

How to Mint aDomain on Freename

Choose YourDomain

Use the search bar to find a domain name. Select an available TLD or create your own. Once you’ve found it, proceed to the next step.

Select theBlockchain

Freename allows minting on various blockchains like Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Solana. Select the chain that suits you.

Confirm andMint

Connect a compatible wallet, review minting details and gas fees, then confirm the transaction. Once verified on-chain, the domain is minted.

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Questions

What does multichain support mean on Freename? Multichain support allows you to choose to mint and manage your domains on multiple blockchains, giving you flexibility, enhanced security, and broader compatibility across Web3 ecosystems.
Which blockchains does Freename support for minting domains? Freename supports major blockchains including Polygon, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Ethereum, and Avalanche, allowing you to choose the network that best fits your needs.
How do I choose the best blockchain for my domain? Choosing a blockchain depends on your goals, Polygon and BSC offer low fees and fast transactions, while Ethereum provides broad adoption and security. Freename lets you select the network that best fits your project’s needs, or mint on multiple chains for maximum flexibility.