{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Stephen Ajulu","home_page_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/","feed_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/tags/domain-names/feed.json","description":"Hello, I'm Stephen Ajulu, a seasoned multidisciplinary tech professional with over a decade of experience. I build impactful solutions using design, tech, and engineering in the pursuit of impact.","icon":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Ajulu","url":"https://stephenajulu.com","avatar":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-second-way-to-buy-your-first-nft-web-3.0-domain-ethereum-naming-service/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-second-way-to-buy-your-first-nft-web-3.0-domain-ethereum-naming-service/","title":"How To Buy Your First NFT Web 3.0 Domain: Ethereum Naming Service","summary":"Refresher NFT domains are domains that live on a public blockchain and give users complete ownership of their stored data. The main benefits to owning one are simplifying crypto transactions by replacing long complicated wallet addresses with the domain name and easily creating and hosting websites on web3.\nWhat is the Ethereum Naming Service? Ethereum Name Service is a blockchain protocol for users who want to have their own unique and memorable usernames over Web 3.0. Using the service allows you to nail all of your wallet addresses and decentralized websites to a single unique name. For instance, “alice.ETH.” This makes you more recognizable and easier to find across the decentralized space.\n","content_html":"\u003ch3 id=\"refresher\"\u003eRefresher\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFT domains are domains that live on a public blockchain and give users complete ownership of their stored data. The main benefits to owning one are simplifying crypto transactions by replacing long complicated wallet addresses with the domain name and easily creating and hosting websites on web3.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-is-the-ethereum-naming-service\"\u003eWhat is the Ethereum Naming Service?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthereum Name Service is a blockchain protocol for users who want to have their own unique and memorable usernames over Web 3.0. Using the service allows you to nail all of your wallet addresses and decentralized websites to a single unique name. For instance, “alice.ETH.” This makes you more recognizable and easier to find across the decentralized space.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service also allows you to use your domain name to create a decentralized website or to link an existing domain to your \u003cstrong\u003eEthereum\u003c/strong\u003e (CCC:\u003ca href=\"https://investorplace.com/cryptocurrency/eth-usd/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETH-USD\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) wallet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-buy-an-eth-domain\"\u003eHow to buy an \u0026ldquo;.ETH\u0026rdquo; domain?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Register Your First \u0026ldquo;.ETH\u0026rdquo; Domain\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to \u003ca href=\"https://app.ens.domains\" title=\"https://app.ens.domains\"\u003ehttps://app.ens.domains\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the search bar to find a domain you want.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap on your chosen name to see an estimate of how much it will cost.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a free Ethereum wallet. I recommend \u003ca href=\"https://rainbow.me\"\u003eRainbow\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://metamask.io/\"\u003eMetaMask\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy enough Ethereum using the wallet to cover the cost of your domain (add a little extra just in case)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo back to the ENS domain website, click the menu in the top right and connect your new wallet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce connected, you’ll be able to click the blue “Request to Register” button on the domain.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your wallet \u0026amp; confirm the first transaction request. The transaction may take a few minutes, and then you’ll see a 1-minute countdown begin on the ENS site.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the 1-minute countdown is done, you’ll be able to finalize your registration. Click the register button to initiate a transaction in your wallet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the transaction in your wallet, then wait for it to complete.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou now have your very own ENS name! Congratulations!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLastly, go to your account on the ENS website and set your reverse record to the new name you\u0026rsquo;ve purchased.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can now use your \u0026ldquo;.ETH\u0026rdquo; address to send/receive Ethereum and other crypto assets. In the future, it’ll be used for more things too!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;d like to learn more, go check out the previous article \u003ca href=\"https://stephenajulu.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-first-nft-web-3.0-domain/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-12-27T14:11:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/0_r24ox8zwoe0gfp1g.png","tags":["web3","technology","nft","blockchain","ethereum","cryptocurrencies","cryptocurrency","domain","domains","domain-names","domain name system","nft","ethereum naming service","eth","ether","crypto","ens","rainbowdotme","metamask"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-buy-your-first-nft-web-3.0-domain/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-buy-your-first-nft-web-3.0-domain/","title":"How To Buy Your First NFT Web 3.0 Domain: Unstoppable Domains","summary":"Today i\u0026rsquo;d like to help you buy your first NFT Web 3.0 domain. We\u0026rsquo;ll talk about what they are, where you can get one and how to buy/use one.\nFirst,\nWhat is an NFT/WEB3 Domain? NFT domains are domains that live on a public blockchain and give users complete ownership of their stored data. The main benefits to owning one are simplifying crypto transactions by replacing long complicated wallet addresses with the domain name and easily creating and hosting websites on web3.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday i\u0026rsquo;d like to help you buy your first NFT Web 3.0 domain. We\u0026rsquo;ll talk about what they are, where you can get one and how to buy/use one.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst,\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-is-an-nftweb3-domain\"\u003eWhat is an NFT/WEB3 Domain?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFT domains are domains that live on a public blockchain and give users complete ownership of their stored data. The main benefits to owning one are simplifying crypto transactions by replacing long complicated wallet addresses with the domain name and easily creating and hosting websites on web3.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t heard yet, NFT domains are the newest kids on the block(chain) and they have the power to change what we know of as the internet today. But before we dive into all that goodness, let’s take a step back to run through what traditional domains are and define NFTs — that way, you can truly understand the superpowers behind NFT domains.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, you interact with a traditional domain when you type the address (like Twitter.com) into your browser. But did you know traditional domains were originally built to do so much more on the internet? Think of functionalities like email and payments. Hard to believe, right?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut as we can see, traditional domains haven’t progressed much beyond displaying websites. This might be because traditional domains have been controlled by centralized servers since the internet was created. This made it much more difficult for developers to innovate on top of that technology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily for us, the tech that powers NFT domains (a.k.a. blockchains) opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for us on the web!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-an-nft\"\u003eWhat is an NFT?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFT (non-fungible token): a digital certificate of authenticity used to assign and verify ownership of a unique digital or physical asset. Unlike fungible tokens, NFTs are not interchangeable with one another.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-do-they-work\"\u003eHow Do They Work?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat question! NFT domains are essentially a suite of smart contracts, which is a fancy term to describe software written on a public blockchain. This means that instead of one company controlling your data online, the power is transferred back to you as the user. And by being built on blockchains, anyone can look at the data stored there, creating a level of ultimate openness and transparency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of that, there is the benefit of enhanced security — only you hold the power to make updates to your NFT domain, which minimizes worries about servers getting hacked or domains getting stolen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll that to say, blockchain superpowers give everyone a safer way to surf the internet while also giving control back to you over what gets shared and where it gets shared.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCool, I’m starting to get the power of blockchain but am still not 100% sure what I can DO with an NFT domain?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"uses-of-an-nft-domain\"\u003eUses of an NFT Domain?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplify crypto transactions by replacing all your complicated wallet addresses with your domain name as your username.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse your domain to receive 275+ coins and tokens across multiple blockchain networks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogin to apps with your domain name as your universal web3 username.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike traditional domains, fully own and control your domain. You buy it once, you own it for life!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily create and host websites, ranging from personal websites to NFT galleries.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"reasons-to-get-one\"\u003eReasons to get one?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"1-zero-renewal-fees\"\u003e#1) Zero Renewal Fees\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional .com domains, you fully own and control your Unstoppable Domain, so you never have to pay renewal fees. Ever. You buy it once, you own it for life!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"2-seamless-crypto-payments\"\u003e#2) Seamless Crypto Payments\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo longer fear your payments getting lost in the ether (pun intended). Instead of copy and pasting your wallet address (which is similar to a bank account number and can look like: 0xc6b0562605d35ee710138402b878ffe6f2e23807), use an Unstoppable Domain as your one-stop-shop username to store all of your wallet addresses for sending and receiving crypto.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"3-multi-chain-compatibility\"\u003e#3) Multi-Chain Compatibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour NFT domain comes with the superpower to receive over 275 supported coins and tokens, with many more on the way! Now you can navigate crypto transactions with ease, regardless of the blockchain network. \u003ca href=\"https://support.unstoppabledomains.com/support/solutions/articles/48001185621-what-cryptocurrencies-are-currently-supported-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the complete list of supported cryptocurrencies here.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"4-decentralized-websites\"\u003e#4) Decentralized Websites\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to create a website on the decentralized web? \u003ca href=\"https://support.unstoppabledomains.com/support/solutions/articles/48001181925-build-website\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate one\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in just a few clicks with our pre-made templates. Own any NFTs? Create a \u003ca href=\"https://support.unstoppabledomains.com/support/solutions/articles/48001185412-launching-an-nft-gallery\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egallery-style website\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to show off your favorite collectibles as your collection grows. We\u0026rsquo;ll be adding more features and templates in the future, so stay tuned here.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"5-own-your-identity-on-web3\"\u003e#5) Own Your Identity on Web3\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world shifts to web3, it’ll be more important than ever to own your part of the new internet. By owning an Unstoppable Domain, you’ll not only help progress the digital world, you’ll ensure your identity is secured for the next wave of technology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-get-one\"\u003eHow to get one?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo buy one visit this link and follow the prompts: \u003ca href=\"https://unstoppabledomains.pxf.io/qnXOv5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegister for Unstoppable Domains\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://unstoppabledomains.pxf.io/qnXOv5\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/unstoppabledomainsad.webp\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-12-22T13:31:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/unstoppable-1280x720.png","tags":["web3","technology","nft","blockchain","cryptocurrencies","cryptocurrency","domain","domains","domain names","domain name system","nfts","unstoppable domains","crypto"]}]}