Basenames
Name service on Base that maps readable .base.eth names to wallet addresses, built on the ENS protocol.
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Basenames key facts
| Category | Web3 domain service |
|---|---|
| Chains | Base; names usable for sending on other EVM chains |
| Platforms | Web |
| Custody | Self-custody |
| Pricing | Annual: 3 chars 0.1 ETH; 4 chars 0.01 ETH; 5 to 9 chars 0.001 ETH; 10+ chars 0.0001 ETH |
| Free plan | One free 5+ letter name for one year for eligible users, such as Coinbase Verification holders; one discount per address |
| Chains | Deployed on Base; usable for sending and receiving on Base and other EVM chains |
| Open source | Yes, public repository base/basenames |
What is Basenames?
Basenames is a name service deployed on Base that lets a wallet address use a readable name. It is built on the same technology as ENS. Annual fees depend on length: 0.001 ETH a year for 5 to 9 characters, 0.0001 ETH for 10+, 0.01 ETH for 4 and 0.1 ETH for 3. Holders of a Coinbase Verification can get one 5+ letter name free for a year.
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Basenames pros and cons
- 10+ character names cost 0.0001 ETH per year
- One free 5+ letter name for a year with Coinbase Verification and other listed criteria
- Contracts are in a public GitHub repo
- Names are rented per year and must be renewed
- 3 character names cost 0.1 ETH per year
- Profile data you publish is recorded on-chain
Basenames FAQ
What is Basenames?
Basenames is a name service deployed on Base that lets a wallet address use a readable name. It is built on the same technology as ENS. Annual fees depend on length: 0.001 ETH a year for 5 to 9 characters, 0.0001 ETH for 10+, 0.01 ETH for 4 and 0.1 ETH for 3. Holders of a Coinbase Verification can get one 5+ letter name free for a year.
Which chains does Basenames support?
Base; names usable for sending on other EVM chains.
How much does Basenames cost?
Annual: 3 chars 0.1 ETH; 4 chars 0.01 ETH; 5 to 9 chars 0.001 ETH; 10+ chars 0.0001 ETH, according to Basenames’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026). Free plan: One free 5+ letter name for one year for eligible users, such as Coinbase Verification holders; one discount per address.
Does Basenames hold my funds?
No. Basenames is self-custody: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Basenames: official site, Basenames: GitHub repository. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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