Base has launched base.eth
Base, an Ethereum L2, is offering users base.eth subnames. Find out more on https://x.com/base/status/1819123635820671315
How to register your base.eth subname
Go to www.base.org/names to get your base.eth subname
For support with subnames
For more information and FAQ: docs.base.org/docs/tools/basenames-faq
Set your subname as your Primary Name
Connect to the ENS Manager App with the wallet that matches the ETH address of your subname.
Make sure you are on the Mainnet Ethereum and not Base Network.
Search your subname
In the profile tab select Select As Primary Name.
Open wallet, and confirm onchain.
Setting the primary name is a gas only transaction that requires ETH on Mainnet Ethereum
See article: how to set as primary name
Fees
Base determines their own registration and renewal structure. The cost of an ENS name is dependent on how many characters it contains:
Number of characters | Example | Annual fee |
3 characters |
| 0.1 ETH |
4 characters |
| 0.01 ETH |
5-9 characters |
| 0.001 ETH |
10+ characters |
| 0.0001 ETH |
Troubleshooting
I cant find my name on OpenSea or My name is showing up incorrectly.
You can try to refresh the metadata of your name, directly on their site. Otherwise reach out to OpenSea support.