• Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has integrated .box domain names that can be routed on web browsers similarly to conventional internet domains.
• The .box domain is recognized as an ICANN-approved top-level domain and is the first on-chain TLD included in the ENS manager app alongside .eth.
• Users can register .box domains via the ENS manager app, which can be used with web2 services such as email and website hosting.
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has integrated .box domain names that work similarly to conventional web domains and are compatible with major browsers like Google Chrome and Safari. This allows .box domains to be easily used for web2 services like email and website hosting.
What is the .box domain?
The .box domain is an ICANN-approved top-level domain (TLD) and is the first on-chain TLD included in the ENS manager app alongside .eth. Users can now register .box domains via the manager app.
How .box domains work
Domains hosted on .box are searchable and indexable on major browsers. All registrations and transfers of .box domains are executed on the Ethereum blockchain.
Bridging web2 and web3
Adding .box domains aims to further connect the web2 and web3 ecosystems. While .eth doesn’t interact with DNS, the .box domain will be accessible on all browsers via ENS.
Users can also tokenize DNS domains and integrate a crypto counterpart when registering .box names. This gives users the capability to use Ethereum and .box names concurrently.
Conclusion
The integration of the .box domain provides a streamlined entrance into web3 through its on-chain TLD. With this new user-friendly registration option, ENS expands its goal of bridging web2 and web3 naming systems.
