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  • Welcome to BNS One
    • ๐ŸŒ Get Started with BNS One
    • ๐Ÿงก Understanding BNS & BNS V2
    • ๐Ÿ“Š Core Features & How to Use Them
    • ๐Ÿค Partnerships & Ecosystem Integrations
    • ๐Ÿ“Œ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • ๐Ÿ”— Essential BNS Resources & Platforms
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  • Registering, Renewing & Managing Names
  • Registering a BNS Name
  • Renewing a BNS Name
  • Updating your Profile
  • Transferring a BNS Name
  • Listing & Unlisting a BNS Name
  • Marketplace: Buying, Selling & Making Offers
  • Making & Accepting Offers
  • BNS One Marketplace: Real-Time Insights & Analytics
  1. Welcome to BNS One

๐Ÿ“Š Core Features & How to Use Them

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BNS One is designed to be the ultimate hub for managing, trading, and optimizing your Bitcoin Name System (BNS) names. Whether youโ€™re securing a new name, renewing existing ones, or trading valuable assets, BNS One provides a seamless and powerful experience.


Registering, Renewing & Managing Names

Registering a BNS Name

Want to secure your .btc or another BNS name? Follow these simple steps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Search for an available name on BNS One. 2๏ธโƒฃ Select multiple names you'd like to register, use the tick boxes to choose and continue searching. 3๏ธโƒฃ Once you've made your selections, click โ€˜Register Selectedโ€™ to proceed to checkout. 4๏ธโƒฃ Confirm the transactions using a Stacks wallet like Leather or Xverse. 5๏ธโƒฃ Once confirmed on-chain, the names are fully owned by you. Visit your Dashboard to view and manage them.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Premium, short, and rare names get snatched up quicklyโ€”register early to secure the best ones! ๐Ÿš€

Renewing a BNS Name

Keep your BNS names active and avoid expiration by renewing them in just a few steps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to renew. Note: names in the .app, .stx, and .stacks namespaces never expire and do not require renewal. 2๏ธโƒฃ Click the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button and select โ€˜Renew Namesโ€™. 3๏ธโƒฃ In the Checkout screen, review your selected names and choose the renewal duration. 4๏ธโƒฃ Confirm the transactions using a Stacks wallet like Leather or Xverse. 5๏ธโƒฃ Once confirmed on-chain, your names are successfully renewed. Go back to your Dashboard to see the updated expiry dates.

๐Ÿ’ก Expiration Schedule: .btc names last 5 years, while other namespaces vary. Check our FAQ for full details. ๐Ÿš€

Updating your Profile

Customize your BNS One profile to enhance your identity across wallets and dApps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Click on your wallet address (orange button) in the top-right corner and select โ€˜View Profileโ€™. 2๏ธโƒฃ Set your Primary Name โ€“ Choose the BNS name you want displayed across wallets and dApps. 3๏ธโƒฃ Update your Bio & Bitcoin Address โ€“ Add a personal bio and set your BTC address to receive Bitcoin directly to your BNS name. 4๏ธโƒฃ Configure Additional Details โ€“ Customize your: - Website Redirect โ€“ Direct visitors to your personal or business website. - Lightning URL โ€“ Enable seamless Bitcoin Lightning payments. - Other profile fields to enhance your BNS identity. 5๏ธโƒฃ Once done, click โ€˜Save Changesโ€™ and confirm the transaction to update your Zonefile on-chain.

๐Ÿš€ Your profile is now updated, making your BNS name more functional and discoverable!


Transferring a BNS Name

Selling or gifting a BNS name? Easily transfer ownership in just a few steps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to transfer. 2๏ธโƒฃ Click the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button (or โ€˜Select Actionโ€™ if transferring an individual name). 3๏ธโƒฃ If using the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button, youโ€™ll be taken to the Checkout screen, where you can transfer names one by one. 4๏ธโƒฃ Enter the recipientโ€™s Stacks wallet address or BNS name and confirm the transaction. 5๏ธโƒฃ Once confirmed on-chain, your names are successfully transferred. Return to your Dashboard to verify they are no longer in your account.

๐Ÿ’ก The new owner will have full control immediately after the transfer is confirmed.


Listing & Unlisting a BNS Name

Easily list your BNS names for sale on the BNS One Marketplace in just a few steps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to list. 2๏ธโƒฃ Click the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button (or โ€˜Select Actionโ€™ if listing a single name). 3๏ธโƒฃ If using the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button, youโ€™ll be taken to the Checkout screen, where you can set listing prices and list names one by one. 4๏ธโƒฃ Confirm the transaction on-chain, and your names will be successfully listed. 5๏ธโƒฃ Return to your Dashboard to verify that your names are listed, youโ€™ll see a blue tag with the 'One' logo, indicating theyโ€™re active on the BNS One Marketplace.

๐Ÿš€ Your names are now available for buyers, start receiving offers today! ๐Ÿ”น Unlisting Your BNS Names

Want to remove a name from the marketplace? Follow the same process:

1๏ธโƒฃ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to unlist. 2๏ธโƒฃ Click the โ€˜Actionโ€™ button and select โ€˜Unlistโ€™. 3๏ธโƒฃ Confirm the transactions on the Checkout screen, and your names will be removed from the marketplace. 4๏ธโƒฃ Return to your Dashboard to verify the names are no longer listed.

๐Ÿ’ก You remain the full owner of your names after unlisting, ready to list again whenever you choose!


Marketplace: Buying, Selling & Making Offers

BNS One includes a fully integrated marketplace, enabling seamless trading of BNS names.

1๏ธโƒฃ Browse the Marketplace โ€“ Use filters to explore available BNS names listed for sale. 2๏ธโƒฃ Select the names youโ€™d like to buy by clicking on them. 3๏ธโƒฃ When ready, click โ€˜Buy Selectedโ€™ to proceed to the Checkout screen. 4๏ธโƒฃ Click โ€˜Purchase Namesโ€™ to buy all selected names in one transaction. 5๏ธโƒฃ Confirm the transaction on-chain using your Stacks wallet. 6๏ธโƒฃ Return to your Dashboard to verify your newly acquired names in your wallet.

๐Ÿš€ You now own your BNS names and you're ready to trade, transfer, or customize!

Making & Accepting Offers

You'll soon be able to make, accept, reject and counter offer in BNS One - coming soon!

๐Ÿ’ก BNS One also syncs listings with external marketplaces (e.g. Gamma), giving your listings more visibility!


BNS One Marketplace: Real-Time Insights & Analytics

The BNS One Marketplace offers real-time market data and insights, helping traders make informed decisions and maximize their BNS portfolios.

๐Ÿ”น Live Floor Prices โ€“ Track trends for 3-digit, 4-digit, sports teams, keywords, and more. ๐Ÿ”น Recent Sales & Market Activity โ€“ View completed transactions, all-time sales, and top 100 sales. ๐Ÿ”น Top Performing Namespaces โ€“ See which BNS namespaces (.btc, .id, .stx, etc.) are trending. ๐Ÿ”น Most Searched & Traded Names โ€“ Identify hot keywords & valuable name trends. ๐Ÿ”น Price Distribution & Top Owners โ€“ Analyze historical data, major traders, and portfolio leaders.

๐Ÿ’ก With real-time analytics, you can spot opportunities, time your trades, and optimize your BNS strategy like a pro! ๐Ÿš€