General Questions
What is a Shib Name?
What is a Shib Name?
yourname*shib
instead of yourname.shib
How is a Shib Name different from a regular domain name?
How is a Shib Name different from a regular domain name?
- Web3-Native: Built for blockchain and decentralized applications
- Multichain Support: Works across hundreds of blockchains
- NFT Ownership: You own your name as an NFT
- Cross-Platform: Single identity across all Web3 platforms
- No ICANN Approval: Uses star (*) prefix instead of dot (.)
Why use a star (*) instead of a dot (.)?
Why use a star (*) instead of a dot (.)?
What can I do with my Shib Name?
What can I do with my Shib Name?
- Use as a wallet address across multiple blockchains
- Set as your username on Web3 platforms
- Access decentralized websites and dApps
- Identify smart contracts and infrastructure
- Build your digital identity and brand
Registration Questions
How do I register a Shib Name?
How do I register a Shib Name?
- Visit d3.app/shib
- Connect your Web3 wallet
- Search for your desired name
- Choose registration period (1, 3, or 5 years)
- Complete the transaction
- Receive your Shib Name NFT
How much does it cost to register a Shib Name?
How much does it cost to register a Shib Name?
- 1 Year: $20/year
- 3 Years: $15/year (25% discount)
- 5 Years: $10/year (50% discount)
What payment methods are accepted?
What payment methods are accepted?
- Cryptocurrencies: ETH, USDC, USDT, DAI
- Shib Tokens: SHIB, BONE, LEASH (where applicable)
- Traditional: Credit cards, bank transfers, digital wallets
Can I register multiple names?
Can I register multiple names?
What happens if the name I want is already taken?
What happens if the name I want is already taken?
- Search for alternative names
- Add numbers or hyphens to create variations
- Check the marketplace to buy existing names
- Wait for names to expire (if not renewed)
Technical Questions
Which blockchains are supported?
Which blockchains are supported?
- Ethereum and all EVM-compatible chains
- Bitcoin and Bitcoin forks
- Solana and Solana ecosystem
- Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism
- And many more
How do I use my Shib Name as a wallet address?
How do I use my Shib Name as a wallet address?
yourname*shib
instead of a long address.Is my Shib Name an NFT?
Is my Shib Name an NFT?
What happens if I lose access to my wallet?
What happens if I lose access to my wallet?
- Keep your private keys secure
- Use hardware wallets for important names
- Set up recovery mechanisms
- Consider multi-signature wallets
Can I transfer my Shib Name to another wallet?
Can I transfer my Shib Name to another wallet?
Platform Integration
Which platforms support Shib Names?
Which platforms support Shib Names?
- DeFi: Uniswap, Aave, Compound, Curve
- SocialFi: Farcaster, Lens Protocol, Friend.tech
- GameFi: Axie Infinity, Decentraland, The Sandbox
- NFT Marketplaces: OpenSea, Blur, Magic Eden
- And many more platforms
How do I set my Shib Name as my username on a platform?
How do I set my Shib Name as my username on a platform?
- Go to your profile settings
- Look for “Username” or “Display Name” options
- Enter your Shib Name (e.g.,
yourname*shib
) - Save your changes
Can I use my Shib Name on traditional websites?
Can I use my Shib Name on traditional websites?
How do I access a dApp using a Shib Name?
How do I access a dApp using a Shib Name?
Troubleshooting
My transaction failed. What should I do?
My transaction failed. What should I do?
- Check that you have sufficient ETH for gas fees
- Ensure you’re on the correct network (Ethereum mainnet)
- Try increasing the gas limit
- Check if the name is still available
- Contact support if the issue persists
I can't connect my wallet. What's wrong?
I can't connect my wallet. What's wrong?
- Refresh the page and try again
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try a different browser
- Ensure your wallet extension is up to date
- Check if your wallet supports the required features
My Shib Name isn't working on a platform. Why?
My Shib Name isn't working on a platform. Why?
- Verify the platform supports Shib Names
- Check if you entered the name correctly (including the *shib suffix)
- Ensure your name is properly registered and active
- Contact the platform’s support for assistance
How do I renew my Shib Name?
How do I renew my Shib Name?
- Visit the D3 platform
- Go to your registered names
- Select the name you want to renew
- Choose the renewal period
- Complete the transaction
Business and Legal
Can I register trademarked names?
Can I register trademarked names?
What if someone registers my brand name?
What if someone registers my brand name?
- Contact support with proof of trademark
- Purchase the name from the current owner
- Wait for it to expire (if not renewed)
- Consider alternative names for your brand
Can I use Shib Names for my business?
Can I use Shib Names for my business?
- Brand protection
- Professional identity
- Customer engagement
- Marketing and branding
- Digital asset management
Are there bulk registration options for businesses?
Are there bulk registration options for businesses?
- Volume discounts
- Centralized management
- Advanced permissions
- Corporate features
- Dedicated support
Future and Development
What new features are coming?
What new features are coming?
- AI-powered name management
- Enhanced metaverse integration
- Advanced analytics
- Cross-chain bridges
- DeFi protocol integration
- Gaming and GameFi features
How can developers integrate Shib Names?
How can developers integrate Shib Names?
- REST APIs for name resolution
- SDK libraries for various platforms
- Smart contract integration
- Webhook support for events
- Comprehensive documentation
Is there a developer community?
Is there a developer community?
- Technical documentation
- Code examples and tutorials
- Community forums
- Developer events
- Support channels
Can I contribute to the platform?
Can I contribute to the platform?
- Community governance participation
- Feature proposals
- Bug reports
- Documentation improvements
- Community support