All CollectionsGetting StartedGetting StartedNew to ENS? Start here.6 articlesWhat is ENS?ENS turns a wallet address into a readable name like vitalik.eth: receive crypto, carry one profile across apps, host a site, issue subnames.Pricing & FeesAnnual .eth pricing by name length: $5, $160, or $640. Paid in ETH on Ethereum Mainnet, plus gas — no other cost..eth name lifecycleRegistered → Expired → Grace Period (90 days) → Temporary Premium (21 days) → Available again. The .eth lifecycle in order.What is a grace period?After a .eth name expires you have a 90-day grace period — you can still renew it at the standard price. Nobody else can register it.What is temporary premium?A recently expired .eth name costs extra for 21 days after it becomes available.The story of ENSHow ENS grew from an Ethereum Foundation idea into a community-run protocol, and why .eth avoids DNS collisions.
