What Is An NFT Domain? How Do You Buy Or Sell One?

June 1, 2022

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In simple words, a domain name (or a URL) is the name of a website. This term has historically been one of the most valuable aspects of digital real estate. Web2, the internet we know and use today, allows us to not only consume content but also create and publish our own content. 

However, Web2 has not evolved beyond displaying websites. Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs exist on a blockchain, a distributed public ledger for recording transactions, and they also have domains.

What is an NFT domain?

An NFT domain is a crypto wallet address connected to an NFT. This enables anyone to create, distribute and consume content on the interweb without monetizing their data.

Since Blockchain powers NFT domains, anyone can refer to the data stored there, creating an open and transparent environment that Web2 does not offer.

Unlike website domains that have to be renewed annually, NFT domains only need to be bought once. They are 100% user-owned without the authority of any centralized corporation.

Why purchase NFT domains?

Those who want to simplify their crypto transactions by replacing multiple wallet addresses with a single name or entity buy NFT domains. Many people also purchase the domains to resell them and make a profit.

Benefits of NFT domains

Key steps to take for buying and selling an NFT domain

Even though the steps vary by the NFT marketplace, you can expect to do the following for minting and selling an NFT domain:

  • Sign up on a preferred marketplace after doing your research. You could do so through your Gmail account or manually inputting a specific email address.

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  • Set up a digital wallet. You are required to connect a crypto wallet to the NFT marketplace to purchase your domain name. The popular MetaMask wallet is widely used across NFT marketplaces.

  • Go to the main page of the marketplace and search for a domain name. You can look up trending topics on the platform and then decide on a unique NFT domain name.

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  • Depending on your requirements or preference, pick a domain extension. It could be .bitcoin, .crypto or .eth.

  • Purchase the domain by paying with your credit/debit card, digital wallet, PayPal, or any other mode of payment. Depending on what you have chosen, you may also be required to pay a gas fee (or any other transaction fee).

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  • Once you have finished buying, accredit the NFT domain to a new wallet or use it as your wallet name.

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  • Before selling your NFT domain, you have to mint it on the marketplace. Select the method through which you wish to mint. This ties your domain to the wallet and makes it possible for you to sell it on other platforms - while being tied to the same wallet.

  • Once the NFT domain is minted, open its profile page on the marketplace, and list it for selling. Follow the instructions - set a price for your NFT, either fixed or through auction, and wait for offers from others users to roll in.

Over to you

Selling an NFT domain can be highly profitable, provided you know what you are doing. There is a massive demand currently for NFT domains because of their unique identity and utility. Therefore, you must research thoroughly and make an informed decision.

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