Just when we got used to how the internet works, Freename: a web3 registry launched a brand new platform that’s basically flipping the script on how we own our online space. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t really “own” your website or your digital identity, you’re not alone.
Most of the traditional web is controlled by just a few giant companies, and that’s exactly what this new launch is trying to fix. And if you are an old fashioned domainer: you can keep your traditional domain and connect Web2 and Web3 thanks to Freename’s website mirroring.
Why the Old Way of Owning Domains is Broken?
Think about it for a second—in the “Web2” world, you never actually own your domain. You’re essentially just renting it. You have to pay renewal fees every single year, and if you miss a payment, your whole brand could just vanish overnight.
Plus, big registries and regulators have the power to shut you down or censor your content if they don’t like what you’re doing. It’s a lot of money and a lot of rules for something that’s supposed to be yours.
What Makes Web3 Domains Different?
This is where the new Freename platform really shines. Instead of the “pay-to-rent” model, Web3 domains are all about actual ownership.
Once you buy it, it’s yours—permanently. There are no annual renewal fees to worry about, and because it’s decentralized, nobody can step in and tell you how to run your site or what content you can share.
One of the coolest things about the new Freename setup is that you don’t just have to be a user—you can actually be a registrar yourself.
If you buy a web3 Top-Level Domain (TLD), like .platform or .home, you can earn royalties whenever someone else registers a name under your extension.
The process is pretty straightforward:
- Own a TLD: You create and register a unique extension on Freename.
- Activate Your License: There’s a one-time fee to set up your royalty stream.
- Start Earning: You can get up to 50% in royalties every time someone buys a domain using your TLD. It’s a pretty solid way to build a long-term income source while the Web3 world is still growing.
More Than Just a Web Address
These domains are way more useful than the old ones we’re used to. They’re basically a Swiss Army knife for your digital life. You can use your Web3 domain to:
Build a Brand: Create an NFT-based website and show off your work exactly how you want.
The experts are saying that the Web3 market is going to explode over the next few years, potentially hitting over $81 billion by 2030.
With the new platform from Freename making everything so much more accessible and affordable—some domains start at just $5—it really feels like the right time to grab your piece of the decentralized web.
Whether you’re an artist, a developer, or just someone who’s tired of paying yearly fees to big tech companies, this shift toward ownership is a huge deal.
It’s about taking back control of your digital footprint and making sure that your “home” on the internet actually belongs to you.
