Simple Blockchain Address Names in TON Domains

Simple Blockchain Address Names in TON Domains

The adoption of the TON blockchain is constantly growing, especially among Telegram’s more than 1 billion users. With TON Domains’ plain names, long wallet addresses are replaced with easily readable names, simplifying complex blockchain interactions to something as simple as sending a message. This means that you will be able to share your .ton address instead of a 48-character string.

What Do TON Domains Actually Do?

TON domains are blockchain-based names that point to wallet addresses, websites, or smart contracts. When you register a domain, you own an NFT that acts as a redirect to your chosen blockchain address. This offers a number of practical applications:

• Receive payments using your .ton name instead of sharing your full address.
• Host decentralized websites accessible through your domain, with the possibility of viewing them directly on Telegram.
• Create recognizable identity in TON applications.
• Connect domains to smart contracts for business applications.

Where to Register and Buy Domains

To register new domains, you can use dns.ton.org or webdom.market. Here you can register unclaimed domains through auctions, starting from 1 TON for domains of 11 characters or more. If you participate in auctions and place the highest bid, you’ll get ownership of the domain at the end of the auction.

Secondary Market Options

There are also secondary marketplaces such as webdom.market, which specializes in domains and usernames. This marketplace has been built using Tolk, reducing gas costs by 40%, resulting in lower transaction fees. Here are some key features:

• Expiration reminders sent 30, 7, and 1 day before domain expiration.
• Automatic delisting and return to the owner’s wallet before expiration.
• Automatic renewal to prevent asset loss.

How to Get Started with TON Domains

To get started with TON domains, follow these steps:

1. Set up a compatible wallet: Download a TON-compatible wallet, such as Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet.
2. Get Toncoin: You can buy Toncoin through cryptocurrency exchanges or directly from your wallet.
3. Choose your registration method: Participate in auctions on dns.ton.org or webdom.market, or search for existing domains to buy immediately.
4. Complete your purchase: Connect your wallet to your chosen platform and confirm transactions through your wallet interface.
5. Set up your domain: Link your domain to wallet addresses, websites, or other services through your wallet’s domain management interface.

Understanding Costs

Domain acquisition costs can vary, and you’ll need to consider the following:

• Initial Acquisition: The minimum is 1 TON at auctions, although popular names can fetch much higher figures.
• Premium domains: Short and memorable names can reach thousands of tons.
• Annual Maintenance: A renewal fee of 0.015 TON is required.

Managing Domain Ownership

Transferring domains is simple and can be done by accessing the NFT section of your wallet. Simply select the domain and send it to another TON address. To sell, you can list your domains on secondary marketplaces where smart contracts handle the transfer of ownership automatically.

Why is Tolk Technology Important?

Newer platforms, such as webdom.market, use Tolk, TON’s latest smart contract programming language. Tolk generates more efficient code, reducing gas consumption by up to 40%, resulting in lower transaction fees and faster processing when registering, trading, or managing domains.

Who should get domains?

TON domains are ideal for users who regularly transact on the TON blockchain, developers who build applications on TON, or anyone who wants to simplify their crypto addresses. With TON’s growing ecosystem of apps and services, human-readable names are critical to overall usability.

Get started now at dns.ton.org and webdom.market for new sign-ups, or visit Getgems for advanced features and immediate purchases.

Source: https://blog.ton.org/ton-domains-simple-names-for-blockchain-addresses