Registering a Name

Claim your Stargaze Name in a few simple steps.

Check Availability

1. Go to the Names page

2. Search for your desired name

3. If available, you'll see the registration option

Registration Process

Step 1: Search

Enter the name you want:

• Minimum 3 characters

• Letters, numbers, and hyphens allowed

• Not case-sensitive (Starty = starty)

Step 2: Select Duration

Choose your registration period:

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

Longer periods = lower per-year cost.

Step 3: Review Cost

You'll see:

• Registration fee (varies by name length)

• Total cost for selected duration

• Payment token (ATOM)

Step 4: Register

1. Click Register

2. Approve the transaction

3. Your name is minted to your wallet

Registration Rules

Name Length Pricing

Shorter names cost more (higher demand):

Length	Price/Year
3 characters	Higher
4 characters	Medium
5+ characters	Base price

Exact pricing shown during registration.

Reserved Names

Some names are reserved:

• Trademarked terms

• Protocol names

• Known impersonation attempts

First Come, First Served

Names are registered on a first-come basis. No auctions, no waitlists.

After Registration

Your name is now:

• An NFT in your wallet

• Linked to your address

• Visible on your profile

• Tradeable on the marketplace

Tips

• Act fast - Good names go quickly

• Register longer - Saves money long-term

• Check spelling - Can't change after registration

• Consider variations - Protect your brand

Already Taken?

If your name is taken:

• Check if it's listed for sale on the marketplace

• Make an offer to the current owner

• Try variations (numbers, hyphens)

• Wait for it to expire (if not renewed)

Next Steps

• Learn about Renewals

• Explore Buying & Selling Names