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Do Expired ENS Names Affect Wallet Access?

Whether losing or transferring an ENS name affects your wallet or funds.

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Short answer: No. Your wallet and funds are completely unaffected.


ENS names are separate from wallets

An ENS name maps a readable name (like yourname.eth) to a wallet address. It makes sending and receiving easier, but it doesn't control your wallet or hold your assets.

Think of it like a contact name in your phone β€” if you delete the contact, the phone number still works.

What happens when a name expires or transfers:

  • Your wallet address stays the same

  • Your funds remain accessible

  • Your private key still works

  • Only the name-to-address link is affected

Common misconception

Some users think their .eth name is their wallet. It isn't. Your wallet exists independently. Losing or transferring an ENS name doesn't mean losing access to your wallet or assets.


Note: This applies to names registered through the ENS App. Some projects issue subnames differently.


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