Overview
BeraNames is a decentralized and secure naming service tailored for the Berachain blockchain. It allows users to register unique, human-readable domain names with the “.🐻⛓️” suffix, which can be mapped to blockchain addresses. This functionality simplifies the process of sending and receiving funds by replacing complex alphanumeric wallet addresses with easily recognizable names.
Key Features
Human-Readable Addresses
By resolving “.🐻⛓️” names to corresponding wallet addresses, BeraNames streamlines on-chain transactions, reducing the risk of errors associated with manual entry of lengthy addresses.
On-Chain Identity Personalization
Users can personalize their Berachain identity by uploading profile pictures, linking social media accounts, and designing official Berachain IDs. These customized identities are visible on block explorers, decentralized application (dApp) leaderboards, and more, enhancing personal branding within the ecosystem.
Subdomain Creation
BeraNames supports the creation of subdomains, allowing users to organize assets or designate specific addresses for contracts, company wallets, or individual users. For example, a primary domain like “project.🐻⛓️” can have subdomains such as “treasury.project.🐻⛓️” or “user.project.🐻⛓️,” facilitating structured management of on-chain resources.
Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Integration
Each BeraName is minted as a one-of-a-kind NFT, enabling ownership transfer and trading on secondary markets. This integration leverages the uniqueness and verifiability of NFTs to establish exclusive digital identities.
Technical Architecture
BeraNames is modeled after the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) protocol, providing decentralized domain name registration and resolution on Berachain. It maintains compatibility with existing ENS standards while introducing customized functionalities specific to the Berachain ecosystem.
BNS Registry
The BeraNames Service (BNS) registry is a smart contract that maps registered names to their respective resolvers. It allows name owners to set resolver addresses and create subdomains, each potentially with different ownership from the parent domain.
Resolvers
Resolvers are responsible for performing resource lookups for a name, translating human-readable names into machine-understandable addresses. This process ensures that transactions directed to a “.🐻⛓️” name reach the correct blockchain address.
Community Engagement
BeraNames fosters community participation through initiatives like leaderboards, where users earn points by minting names. These points determine eligibility for whitelist rounds during Berachain mainnet events, incentivizing active involvement and early adoption.
Future Developments
The BeraNames team plans to enhance the service by introducing features such as subdomain creation, enabling users to generate structured and hierarchical naming systems for various applications within the Berachain ecosystem.
