We’re excited to announce that .box is the first Top Level Domain to join .eth on the ENS Manager App. By integrating .box domains directly in their primary dApp, the ENS Labs team is acknowledging the depth of the .box integration.
This milestone achievement was made possible through our strategic partnership with 3DNS. As pioneers in the blockchain domain space, 3DNS’s advanced smart contract technology has been instrumental in enabling .box domains to bridge the gap between traditional DNS services and the decentralized web.
.box is not only an ICANN-accredited top-level domain (TLD) among the roughly 1,500 available, but it also sets itself apart through its innovative partnership with 3DNS. This collaboration makes .box the first TLD to integrate onchain technology, seamlessly blending the features of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and traditional DNS domains. This unique fusion offers a revolutionary approach to domain name ownership and management, aligning with the latest advancements in blockchain and internet technology.
Core features of .box domains include:
- Your username across web3 via ENS
- Tokenized web2 domain via 3DNS
- Website and email enabled via ICANN DNS resolution
- Owned and controlled as an NFT via Optimism
For every .box name sold through the ENS Manager App, the ENS DAO will receive a referral fee, which will be used to fund ongoing development of the ENS and web3 ecosystems. Through this strong collaboration, .box and ENS Labs are jointly committed to innovating at the intersection of web3 and web2 naming conventions, aiming for a seamless user experience.
The journey of .box from a visionary idea to a revolutionary top-level domain has been significantly shaped by our collaboration with 3DNS. Conceived around the same time as 3DNS was developing its groundbreaking technology, our partnership has been a cornerstone of .box’s success. Together, we’ve transformed the landscape of Internet naming, combining the stability of traditional DNS with the innovation of blockchain technology.
“ENS stands as the preeminent naming protocol in the web3 ecosystem. Looking ahead, we believe the appetite for web3 usernames will vastly surpass the current demand for traditional web domains. We are excited to partner with ENS Labs to enhance and broaden the capabilities within web3 naming.”
— Josh Brandley, Founder of .box domains
“.box has shown that they truly understand the web3 vision, and has acted on that vision to create a TLD that truly bridges the web2 and web3 worlds, by offering first class support for ENS and the decentralised web. We’re glad to be able to integrate it into the manager so ENS users can choose it as an option for their ENS name registrations.”
— Nick Johnson, founder of ENS
Check out my.box to learn more about how .box domains unlock the best of web2 and web3 internet naming technologies. Visit app.ens.domains to check out the ENS Manager App integration and register your .box name.
