Why Owning Your Name on Web3 Matters — Beyond .com with Blockchain Trust Domains
- Stephan Schurmann
- Oct 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 20
Why Blockchain Trust Domains Are Superior To .com Domains
In the early days of the internet, owning “yourname.com” seemed like the ultimate status symbol. But as the web centralized, that ownership turned into a rental — held hostage by registrars, platform policies, and centralized authorities. Today, blockchain and Web3 are rewriting those rules.
Imagine if your name, your brand, your identity — not a third party — truly owned your online presence. That’s what Blockchain Trust Domains brings to reality. Here’s why that matters, how it works, and how you can claim it for just $20/year.
What’s Wrong with the Old System?
You don’t own it. Traditional domains are leased, revocable, and governed by ICANN or registrars.
Control is centralized. Your domain can be suspended, seized, or lost due to policy changes.
No built-in payments. Your domain is just a web address — you need separate merchant infrastructure.
No proof of identity. That “yourname.com” is just a string — not a legally bonded claim to you.
What Makes Web3 Domains Different?
Immutable Ownership — Once minted, your domain is tied to your blockchain address forever.
Decentralized Control — No central authority can override or revoke your domain.
Native Payment Capability — Your domain is your wallet: send, receive, integrate — all built-in.
Legal Enforceability — Under the World Arbitration Court (WAC), each domain is backed by enforceable sovereign authority.
Low & Transparent Cost — Every domain costs $20/year (no hidden fees), whether you register one or one thousand.
How It Works (Simplified Flow)
Connect Your Wallet: Your domain must be bound to your blockchain identity.
Choose Your Name / TLD: Pick from options like .smith, .family, .nike, .⚽, etc.
Mint & Pay: Pay $20 (ETH, MATIC, USDC, etc.) and the system mints your domain on-chain.
Receive Certificates & Ownership Proof: Generate your legal documentation: Apostille, Notary, Irrevocable Ownership Certificate, and more.
Use Your Domain as Wallet / Merchant: Accept payments, integrate with DeFi and dApps — domain = identity + money.
Use Cases That Inspire
Families & Legacies — Your name today becomes your digital legacy tomorrow. Register Smith.Family or .Garcia and pass it on.
Brands & Startups — Own your brand name as your domain (e.g. YourBrand) — no more domain squatting or forced purchases.
Speculators & Investors — Register 1,000 or more domains with low cost and high resale potential under legally verified ownership.
Why It’s Critical Right Now
As platforms gain more power and centralization creeps back in, owning your name becomes an act of digital sovereignty. Blockchain naming is already being adopted across Web3 — smart contracts, wallets, dApps — and many legacy methods will become obsolete.
We are launching in 2025 at the cusp of mass Web3 adoption. The domain names available now are your chance to lock in sovereignty before everyone else realizes its value.
Take the First Step
This isn’t tech hype — it’s future-proof identity infrastructure. Register your name today, get your certificate pack immediately, and position yourself ahead of the curve.
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