Easy Guide How to Mint .ETH Domains & Sell Them On Marketplaces

Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 09:06 pm

In this article you will learn how to mint .eth domain names on the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and list them for sale on the OpenSea or LooksRare marketplaces.

• ENS is the domain name system for the Ethereum blockchain.
• .eth domains are stored on the ENS system.
• .eth domains are one of many types of web3 domains.
• You can link a .eth domain to act represent your Ethereum account and act as your cross-platform web3 username.

Prerequisites

• A Metamask wallet
• Balance of eth in your wallet (for transaction costs), $50 USD equivalent is a good amount to start

What are Ethereum Name Service .ETH Domains?

Ethereum .eth domains are Web3 domains that are looking to become part of advancing the internet. These domains are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTS) that are built on top of the Ethereum network and can connect directly to a user’s Metamask or hardware wallet (e.g. a Ledger).

The evolution of the web:

Web1 – Read-only web, static pages
Web2 – Read-write web, dynamic pages, images, videos, music, social media
Web3 – Decentralised web, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverses ¹

What’s the Benefit of them?

.Eth domain names are censorship resistant, meaning that a 3rd party cannot take the domain offline. By connecting directly to your wallet from your website, you can communicate with the Ethereum blockchain to send and receive funds. No bank or middleman is involved. Your .eth name can be also directly linked to any eth address.

How to Mint Your .ETH Domain Steps

The following steps explain how to first mint (buy eth domains):

1. Go to ENS Domains.
2. Click ‘Go to app’ in the top-right.
3. To perform an ENS domain search, enter your desired domain name and click ‘Search’. It will tell you if the domain is available, if so click on it. If not, go back and try another domain.
4. Set your desired number of registration years (good idea to start with 1 year). Make sure to carefully check the cost, and then click ‘Request To Register’.
5. Metamask should pop up. Check the transaction carefully again and click ‘Confirm’. The transaction should be pending and will shortly tell you once it’s successful.

Once successful, your domain is now registered on the ENS smart contract. You will be able to see and manage all the properties of your domain, such as the registrant, controller, registration period, etc.

Steps to List Your .ETH Domain on OpenSea

1. Go to OpenSea, which is the largest marketplace for NFTs.
2. Click the account icon in the top right. Log in with your Metamask or wallet address that you purchased the domain with.
3. You should be able to see your domain under your Collection. Click it.
4. You can view properties about the domain. To sell, click the ‘Sell’ button.
5. You can set a sale price or set a timed auction, it is up to you. Make sure to read all information before confirming the listing your domain. OpenSea takes a 2.5% fee only if the item is sold.

Steps to List Your .ETH Domain on LooksRare

1. Go to LooksRare, which is the second-largest marketplace for NFTS.
2. Click the wallet icon in the top right. Log in with your Metamask or wallet that you purchased the domain with.
3. Once logged in, click the icon in the top-right and click it again on the pop-up. This should take you to your wallet collection.
4. You should be able to see your domain under your Collection. Click it.
5. You can view properties about the domain. To sell, click the ‘Sell’ button.
6.  ou can set a sale price and an end date. LooksRare takes a 2% fee only if the item is sold.

That’s all there is to minting and listing your .eth domain names on a marketplace. Remember that all domains have an expiration date. If you don’t renew your domain before it expires, the domain will be available to anyone to register. You can click the ‘Remind Me’ button to be emailed before your domain expires.

Good luck and share if this helped you.

References

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2. Beck, J. (2022). “What is Web3? Here Are Some Ways To Explain It To A Friend“. [ONLINE]. Retrieved 8 January, 2023, from: https://consensys.net/blog/blockchain-explained/what-is-web3-here-are-some-ways-to-explain-it-to-a-friend/