How to Mint Sui Name Service (SuiNS) Domains

The rapid rise of the Sui blockchain which aims to bridge Web2 with Web3, means owning your digital identity is becoming increasingly important.  Sui Name Service (SuiNS) offers a unique solution, enabling users to mint their personalized .sui domain names and simplify their on-chain life.  Sui names are commonly used on social media (mainly X / Twitter) and to send / receive assets with confidence.  In this tutorial,  we’ll will walk you through the process of minting your own .sui name.  Also, we’ll show you where to snipe top SuiNS domains on the secondary market.

What is Sui Name Service (SuiNS)?

Own your Web3 identity with SuiNS.

SuiNS is a decentralized naming system built on the Sui blockchain.  Decentralized name service means that control and ownership of the platform is in the hands of its users, not a centralized group of people.  Sui Name Service allows crypto users to:

• Secure their unique Web3 identity and build relationships with other .sui community owners
• Simplify cryptocurrency transactions by linking their Sui Wallet (changed to Slush Wallet)address to their SuiNS names (@stouy)
• Create a personalized Web3 presence enhancing opportunity for growth on social media

Why Mint a .sui Domain Name?

There are many benefits to owning SuiNS domains.

1. Simplified Transactions: Replace long wallet addresses with user-friendly names like @stouy.  For example, my default Sui wallet “Receive Address” is a long string of number and letters that looks like this: 0x639d293b2eac8c7faed306f6bf27dc7b0a0b8f58f08e6001b3681b3ff6b2d729.  By minting Stouy.sui and linking my Sui wallet to that .sui name, my new receive address is simply: @stouy – Now it’s much easier to send $SUI assets to my Web3 wallet.
2. Web3 Brand Protection: Secure your online identity in the growing Sui ecosystem when you mint a .sui name.
3. Setting Yourself up for Future Success: If the Sui network is successful in bridging Web2 and Web3, owning a .sui domain name puts you way ahead of the game and in position for future rewards.

How to Mint Your .sui Domain Name on SuiNS

Find your .sui name on SuiNS.

Start by going to the Sui Name Service website: SuiNS.io

Step 1: Once there, connect your Sui Wallet to the SuiNS site.

Step 2: Search for the .sui name you want to mint to see if it’s available.  When you found your preferred .sui name, Click the “Buy” button to move to the next step.

Step 3: You’ll be taken to the “Register Name” page where you’ll see “Registration Period” is 1 year, total cost in $SUI, and the option to enter a discount code.  Also, if you have an Ethereum Name (.eth) in your wallet, that will qualify you for a discount as well.  When you’re ready, click on the “Register Name” button to move forward.

Step 4: Your Sui wallet will open where you’ll Approve the transaction.  You’ll be redirected to your account dashboard when the transaction is finalized where you can update the settings on your newly minted .sui name.  Also, you can top Sui explorers Suiscan and/or SuiVision to confirm mint as well.

To manage your SuiNS domain names consider using a free took like Pawtato Finance.  It will notify you when your SuiNS names are due to expire so you can renew them in time.

Sui Name Service Additional Features

You can create an unlimited number of subnames with your newly minted SuiNS domain.

After successfully minting your Sui domain name, you’ll have the following options…

• Personalize your Avatar: You can use Sui NFTs in your wallet to customize your SuiNS avatar.
• Create Subnames: You have the ability to create an unlimited number of subnames which is great for those looking to expand their team.  For example, I’m building the “Stouy” brand and have secured the SuiNS name Stouy.sui.  As my business grows and I add new team members, I can create subnames for them such as Mary@stouy.sui, Ryan@stouy.sui, Anna@stouy.sui and so on.
• IPFS Website Linking: You have the option to link your .sui name to a IPFS website which is big.  IPFS are Web3 decentralized websites which means they are not hosted on a centralized server.

Sui Name Service Pricing

The price for minting SuiNS depends on length of the domain name.  Short .sui names (4 characters or less) will cost you 100 $SUI to mint.  SuiNS names 5 characters or longer are minted at the cost of 20 $SUI.  You have the option to renew your .sui names annually.  Also, you can sell your SuiNS NFTs on the secondary market or gift them to someone.

Buying SuiNS Names on Secondary Market

You can buy and Sell SuiNS on top Sui NFT marketplace TradePort.

TradePort is the top Sui NFT marketplace and is where you’ll go to trade SuiNS domain names.  If you put the time in, chances are good you’ll be able to snipe great .sui names for a small amount of $SUI on TradePort.  During the 2020 – 2021 crypto bull run, we saw the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) secondary market go crazy in terms of sales volume.  Desirable .eth domain names were consistently selling for thousands of dollars in $ETH.  I’m not saying that will or will not happen with SuiNS but while it’s still early, it only makes sense to gain some exposure ahead of the next bull run.

Owning SuiNS Domains Makes Navigating the Sui Ecosystem Better

Own your Web3 identity with SuiNS.

Minting a .sui domain is a good move for anyone looking establish their presence in the Sui ecosystem.  As the Sui blockchain continues to grow with great Dapps like Noodles Finance, Walrus, Ika, DeepBook, and Hop Aggregator, having a SuiNS domain could prove invaluable for personal branding, simplified transactions, and future opportunities.  If you do decide to mint or purchase a Sui domain name on the secondary market, make sure to update your Twitter profile to include .sui in your handle to connect with more community members.

Have you minted your .sui domain yet? If so, please feel free to share your experience in the comments below!

Disclaimer: These are the writer’s opinions and should not be considered investment advice. Readers should do their own research.