.locker combines a domain name with a digital identity that resolves on Bitcoin and Ethereum to give you one name for web2 + web3.
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Meet .locker, the domain + digital identity you've been looking for. 👋piped.video/watch?v=Oss7tg_D…
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BIG NEWS!
.locker General Availability begins on October 23rd at 16:00 UTC (12pm ET). We're thrilled for everyone to soon get their hands on the first solution to combine a web2 domain and web3 identity into one seamless experience.
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Introducing .locker—your gateway to web3.
Starting today, users can claim their very own .locker, a domain name plus a digital identity secured on the Bitcoin blockchain.
One name across web2 + web3 🧵
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Introducing .locker: Your domain + digital identity.
.locker combines a premium domain name with a digital identity secured on the Bitcoin blockchain to give you one name for web2 + web3.
We're launching this fall—here's a sneak peek! 🧵
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NEW: @xverse now supports BNS V2 names including .locker, enabling you to send and receive assets using a human-readable name.
Here's what to expect when setting up your .locker with Xverse 🧵
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Stacks Nakamoto is the most decentralized version of a Bitcoin L2 you can have today without waiting years for new op_codes.
.locker is the best DNS<>BNS bridge you can have today without waiting years for new TLD approvals.
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Return to ape 🦧
.locker is now holding a @MegapontNFT in our wallet to support the Stacks community. You might say that we ape'd into our treasury for this one 💰
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.locker is bringing utility to all BNS names — .btc, .id, and more 🧡
Can’t wait for muneeb.btc.locker to point to my website. It’ll work on every browser on the planet, including mobile.
No extensions or other gimmicks needed.
Why? Because we own .locker 🟧
BNS domains are getting an upgrade.
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BNS v2 is here!
This update will improve the UX for all BNS users 🧡
BNS v2 is here!
The long-awaited upgrade to BNS has been open-sourced and is being prepped for audit. This update will improve the user experience for all BNS users and also make it easier for apps and wallets to integrate BNS!
Here's what to look forward to 🧵
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.locker is your gateway to web3, powered by the Bitcoin Name Service
A huge thanks to all the below folks who featured .locker today 🧡
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Your weekly reminder that @GoDaddy, @Namecheap, @tucows, @nicnames_com, @Dynadot and dozens of others are all selling BNS names through .locker 🧡
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GM to the @bns_community 🧡
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BNS v2 API Updates 👨💻
A new endpoint has been published that will fetch all wallet addresses of a BNS name. Having 1 single endpoint will make it easier for developers and builders to integrate BNS into their applications 💪
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Today's the day!
Please join us in 1 hour, along with Stacks co-founder @muneeb, Trust Machines COO @renapshah, Orange Domains GM @donruiztm, @setpato, @setzeus and more as we answer the @bns_community's questions about .locker and BNS v2.
nitter.app/i/spaces/1LyxBgEXpYMKN…
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.locker is bridging the gap—both literally and figuratively—between web2 and web3. An in order to make web2 users comfortable with web3, you need to remove complexity 🤝
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Ledger support has arrived ✅
We've added support for @Ledger, enabling you to claim and manage your .locker identity with the added security and peace of mind of a hardware wallet.
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Trust Machines COO @RenaPShah gives a special shout out to the @bns_community and hints at more things to come 👀
From our latest interview with @markmonitor 👇
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Manage a business + build a website + send/receive email + accept BTC payments + use Bitcoin DeFi + more.
All with my.locker 🟧
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We made it even easier to get your .locker!
Just visit my.locker/getlocker and click on any of our registrar partners to purchase a .locker domain directly from them 🧡
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.locker will grow the BNS pie 🥧
We hosted a Space with the @bns_community last week to discuss how .locker fits into the existing BNS ecosystem.
"It's good for everybody" says @muneeb
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NEW: We've updated our registration flow to support multiple wallets, enabling you to choose which address to redeem your web3 identity to.
We'll also pre-populate your Bitcoin address in the BNS zonefile, enabling easier sending & receiving of BTC payments with no additional setup!
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Digital identities will shape the next wave of the internet – and it all starts with a domain name.
.locker is the first .tld from Orange Domains, a joint venture between @trustmachinesco, @tucows, @hirosystems, and @DISH, an @EchoStar company.
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Tomorrow 👀
.locker Domains Available October 23 with Bitcoin Blockchain Integration accesswire.com/931902/locker… #bitcoin #web3 #digitalidentity #blockchain @trustmachinesco @orangedomains @tucows @hirosystems @EchoStar
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Finding the perfect .locker is now even easier 👇
NEW: Search for your .locker name directly on our home page and purchase from dozens of trusted resellers in one seamless place!
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We 🧡 the 🧡 for .locker!
We're building something that has never been done before: A premium TLD that also gives you access to the growing Bitcoin economy.
Here's some of the coverage we have received so far 👇
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Congratulations to the entire @bns_community!
UPDATE: The BNS v2 airdrop has started 🪂
Anyone with a BNS name (.btc, .id, or anything else) will be receiving a v2 version of their BNS name today. It's currently estimated that it will take ~6 hours for the airdrop to be distributed to all 310k+ wallets 🧡
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The .locker initial launch phase is exclusively for trademark holders registered with @tmchinfo before opening to early access and the general public in September.
Follow us @dotlocker to be notified of the launch coming this fall!
More info: my.locker
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Owning a .locker is like having two modes of transportation:
🚗 A car lets you navigate the world wide web, traveling smoothly across the existing web2 infrastructure.
🚲 A bike gives you access to paths that you just can't get to be car. Explore new areas on Bitcoin and web3!
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.locker is the first to link Web2 and Web3 domains together 🤝
We're honored to be featured in @Markmonitor's Web3 Report! The report features a special interview with Orange Domains GM @donruiztm and Trust Machines COO @renapshah.
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In order to grow .locker we have to grow BNS
Trust Machines COO @renapshah breaks down the conversations our team is having with exchanges, wallets, and other providers to grow the web3 identity ecosystem 👇
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Let's talk about .locker 🟧
We're a few short weeks into the launch of .locker and we have a lot to celebrate! Please join us tomorrow, ask us any questions, and help us grow the @bns_community pie! 🥧
Set a reminder:
nitter.app/i/spaces/1LyxBgEXpYMKN
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Half of .locker is powered by BNS, and we're doing our part to help bring the remaining 96% of the world to Bitcoin!
A decentralized identity secured by Bitcoin 🟧
Celebrating the launch of BNS v2 with the Bitcoin builders community 🧡
- @trustmachinesco COO @renapshah on stage about the launch of BNS v2 & @dotlocker
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Ready to get started?
Sign up for a .locker through one of our many registrar partners listed below 👇
GET STARTED: my.locker/getlocker
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Owning a .locker gives you a premium domain name plus a digital identity on Bitcoin to trade, hold, and manage your digital assets.
.locker functions similarly to an NFT, secured by #Bitcoin, enabling anyone to build a website, send an email, secure finances, and more.
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.locker domains and Web3 digital identity can be renewed at the users' registrar of record where your domain is currently managed.
We're proud to share our current roster of registrar partners—with many more to come!
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HOW TO REGISTER A .LOCKER DOMAIN?
Sign up for a .locker through one of our many registrar partners listed below. Please visit their websites for more information on registration 👇
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The .locker team is at @ICANN!
Their 81st Annual General Meeting is focused on showcasing ICANN's work to a broader global audience. We'll be educating them on our innovative approach to bridging web2 & web3 names 🟧
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BNS predates ENS (it started in 2015) and has its roots in Onename and Namecoin.
.locker launched recently as the first domain on Bitcoin that actually exists on both web2 and web3. GoDaddy is one of our trusted registrars 🫡
Someone could type validator.locker in any web browser and see a website, or send BTC to validator.locker in a Bitcoin wallet like @LeatherBTC or @xverse. You'll see more wallets and exchanges supporting BNS in the future!
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Once you've claimed your identity, it's ready to go! 🥳
Paying someone with a .locker is as easy as typing in their .locker name 👇
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ICYMI: At the @buildingonbtc Conference, our COO @RenaPShah introduced .locker to the web3 world ↓
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What happens after you purchase a .locker?
You can use .locker for everything a traditional domain offers. But the real excitement lies in the new web3 use cases it unlocks!
Here's what to expect when setting up your .locker 👇
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NEW: Managing your .locker is now even easier with our new self-transfer tool!
If you want to move your .locker identity to another wallet or account, simply sign in to my.locker and use the new "Transfer digital identity" button found within the Wallet tab.
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We're #hiring a full-time Identity Support Specialist who is well-versed in BNS and domain systems to provide frontline support for the soon-to-be-launched .locker.
More info 👇
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From freelance designers to writers and small businesses, .locker provides a solution that connects customer acquisition through payments and security for domain owners.
Manage your business and receive payments with the same address!
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"A simple solution mapping domain names to Bitcoin digital identities"
- Orange Domains GM @donruiztm on the innovative approach that .locker is bringing to the market, an an interview with @markmonitor
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Web2 powers most of the internet you use daily—the social media site you're reading this on, ecommerce platforms, streaming services, and more.
As technology evolves, a new generation focused on decentralization has emerged: web3.
But so far, it hasn't been very accessible.
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What separates BNS on #Bitcoin from ENS on #Ethereum?
Trust Machines COO @RenaPShah has the perfect answer for why .locker is built on Bitcoin👇
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Blockchain technology has grown rapidly since Bitcoin was introduced 15 years ago, but it's still difficult for new users to get started in the web3 world. Often, they don't know where—or how—to get started.
And that's where .locker comes in.
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.locker is the *only* solution that bridges a web2 domain and a web3 identity on Bitcoin into one seamless package.
Starting today, you can claim your very own .locker to start exploring apps powered by Bitcoin, the most secure and decentralized blockchain.
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🔸 Simplified usernames & identities
Link your digital assets, NFTs, crypto wallets and more to a human-readable .locker name, creating an easy-to-remember and easy-to-type identity for crypto payments and more.
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my.locker isn't just a website, it's also a crypto wallet!
And it's now holding a @MegapontNFT.
Verify on-chain: stacks.gamma.io/SP38ZHW9S5Q7…
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Lastly, we know you want easier ways to manage your web3 identity!
We'll soon be releasing a self-service ability to transfer .locker identities across supporting wallet addresses or accounts.
Get your .locker today: my.locker/getlocker
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🔸 Blockchain-based ownership and security
.locker is built on Bitcoin, the most secure, decentralized, and tenured blockchain. This means the .locker solution you interact with has Bitcoin-level security when it comes to storing and managing your web3 data.
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Want to get your hands on .locker early? 👀
You're in luck, because early access has begun. This Early Access Period (EAP) functions similar to other web2 TLD launches, allowing domain registrations at a premium price before General Availability.
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The wait is finally over.
.locker domains are available NOW through our trusted registrar and reseller partners ↓
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Why .locker?
Rena Shah, @trustmachinesco COO breaks down the journey of acquiring the .locker TLD and why it aligns with the Bitcoin ethos 🔒
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The web3 component is built on BNS, a smart contract that runs on Stacks and settles back to Bitcoin for 100% Bitcoin finality.
.locker supports native BTC and STX addresses!
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The first step: connecting Xverse.
When claiming your .locker name, choose "I already have a wallet" and select Xverse. From there, you'll Connect your wallet and sign a message to prove you own it.
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What's a Ledger?
Rather than storing your 24-word private key, a Ledger manages it for you.
It works a bit like physical 2FA, where you use your Ledger to sign and "verify" transactions before they can be sent.
Here's how to set one up in Leather:
support.ledger.com/article/1…
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Once you claim your identity, it'll be submitted as a crypto transaction to be confirmed on Stacks, which settles back to Bitcoin L1.
And because of Stacks' Fast Blocks, this process is lightning-quick! ⚡
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Here's what you get ↓
🔸 A familiar and versatile web2 domain
Utilize .locker just as you would a traditional domain. Construct a stunning website, launch an innovative business, send and receive email, and explore the endless possibilities of the world wide web.
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After connecting, you'll be able to view the corresponding BTC and STX addresses that your .locker can send and receive from.
You won't need to remember these addresses though, because you can use Xverse to send & receive using your .locker identity instead! 🧡
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We appreciate the feedback! We think this is a win for the entire BNS community and we're excited to share more soon 🧡
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Big thanks to @DomainNameWire for their piece on .locker! 🙌
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gm @dotlocker. DNS 🤝BNS
huge day for the Web2 and Web3 communities - your own top level domain and digital locker connected to a decentralized identity, bitcoin wallet and more.
Built on Bitcoin with 🧡 BNS V2
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That's correct! .locker names are issued by us on the BNS side, so only the owner of the DNS name can claim their equivalent BNS name.
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“.locker” Domain: Bridging Web2 and Web3 for a New Digital Era
via @cointrust_com:
cointrust.com/market-news/lo…
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Here's the reality: We're still living in a web2 world.
Most web browsers, mobile apps, social media, e-commerce and more haven't embraced web3 yet.
.locker is meeting users where they are and building a bridge that can introduce them to the wonderful world of Bitcoin 🧡
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Find your perfect .locker name: my.locker
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Orange Domains Introduces .locker: A New TLD with Web3 Capabilities
via @blockonomi:
blockonomi.com/orange-domain…
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Join our GM @donruiztm on DeOrganized!
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We'll be launching in the fall! All new TLDs have to go through a "sunrise" period so that is why we are announcing it early.
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