📊Core Features & How to Use Them
BNS One is designed to be the ultimate hub for managing, trading, and optimizing your Bitcoin Name System (BNS) names. Whether you’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:
1️⃣ Search for an available name on BNS One. 2️⃣ Select multiple names you'd like to register, use the tick boxes to choose and continue searching. 3️⃣ Once you've made your selections, click ‘Register Selected’ to proceed to checkout. 4️⃣ Confirm the transactions using a Stacks wallet like Leather or Xverse. 5️⃣ Once confirmed on-chain, the names are fully owned by you. Visit your Dashboard to view and manage them.
💡 Tip: Premium, short, and rare names get snatched up quickly—register early to secure the best ones! 🚀
Renewing a BNS Name
Keep your BNS names active and avoid expiration by renewing them in just a few steps:
1️⃣ 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. 2️⃣ Click the ‘Action’ button and select ‘Renew Names’. 3️⃣ In the Checkout screen, review your selected names and choose the renewal duration. 4️⃣ Confirm the transactions using a Stacks wallet like Leather or Xverse. 5️⃣ Once confirmed on-chain, your names are successfully renewed. Go back to your Dashboard to see the updated expiry dates.
💡 Expiration Schedule: .btc names last 5 years, while other namespaces vary. Check our FAQ for full details. 🚀
Updating your Profile
Customize your BNS One profile to enhance your identity across wallets and dApps:
1️⃣ Click on your wallet address (orange button) in the top-right corner and select ‘View Profile’. 2️⃣ Set your Primary Name – Choose the BNS name you want displayed across wallets and dApps. 3️⃣ Update your Bio & Bitcoin Address – Add a personal bio and set your BTC address to receive Bitcoin directly to your BNS name. 4️⃣ Configure Additional Details – Customize your: - Website Redirect – Direct visitors to your personal or business website. - Lightning URL – Enable seamless Bitcoin Lightning payments. - Other profile fields to enhance your BNS identity. 5️⃣ Once done, click ‘Save Changes’ and confirm the transaction to update your Zonefile on-chain.
🚀 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:
1️⃣ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to transfer. 2️⃣ Click the ‘Action’ button (or ‘Select Action’ if transferring an individual name). 3️⃣ If using the ‘Action’ button, you’ll be taken to the Checkout screen, where you can transfer names one by one. 4️⃣ Enter the recipient’s Stacks wallet address or BNS name and confirm the transaction. 5️⃣ Once confirmed on-chain, your names are successfully transferred. Return to your Dashboard to verify they are no longer in your account.
💡 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:
1️⃣ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to list. 2️⃣ Click the ‘Action’ button (or ‘Select Action’ if listing a single name). 3️⃣ If using the ‘Action’ button, you’ll be taken to the Checkout screen, where you can set listing prices and list names one by one. 4️⃣ Confirm the transaction on-chain, and your names will be successfully listed. 5️⃣ Return to your Dashboard to verify that your names are listed, you’ll see a blue tag with the 'One' logo, indicating they’re active on the BNS One Marketplace.
🚀 Your names are now available for buyers, start receiving offers today! 🔹 Unlisting Your BNS Names
Want to remove a name from the marketplace? Follow the same process:
1️⃣ Go to your Dashboard and tick the names you want to unlist. 2️⃣ Click the ‘Action’ button and select ‘Unlist’. 3️⃣ Confirm the transactions on the Checkout screen, and your names will be removed from the marketplace. 4️⃣ Return to your Dashboard to verify the names are no longer listed.
💡 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.
1️⃣ Browse the Marketplace – Use filters to explore available BNS names listed for sale. 2️⃣ Select the names you’d like to buy by clicking on them. 3️⃣ When ready, click ‘Buy Selected’ to proceed to the Checkout screen. 4️⃣ Click ‘Purchase Names’ to buy all selected names in one transaction. 5️⃣ Confirm the transaction on-chain using your Stacks wallet. 6️⃣ Return to your Dashboard to verify your newly acquired names in your wallet.
🚀 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!
💡 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.
🔹 Live Floor Prices – Track trends for 3-digit, 4-digit, sports teams, keywords, and more. 🔹 Recent Sales & Market Activity – View completed transactions, all-time sales, and top 100 sales. 🔹 Top Performing Namespaces – See which BNS namespaces (.btc, .id, .stx, etc.) are trending. 🔹 Most Searched & Traded Names – Identify hot keywords & valuable name trends. 🔹 Price Distribution & Top Owners – Analyze historical data, major traders, and portfolio leaders.
💡 With real-time analytics, you can spot opportunities, time your trades, and optimize your BNS strategy like a pro! 🚀
