The Ethereum ecosystem is expanding quickly, offering numerous practical applications to address various user challenges. A significant demand among users today is to possess one or multiple distinct onchain domain names. Domain names not only simplify identification but also save time in sending and receiving cryptocurrency.

Despite the significant utility of onchain domain names, technological hurdles hinder users from fully harnessing the potential of this crucial application. One challenge users encounter is the incapacity to search for a domain name on Layer 2 networks. This difficulty comes from two problems. The first one is because domain names on Ethereum Mainnet cannot yet be used on other networks. For example, you own the domain name example.eth and can look it up on https://eth.blockscout.com/ but when you look it up on Layer 2 Base’s block explorer https://base.blockscout.com/, it doesn’t show any results. Although this is temporarily resolved thanks to services that help register domain names at each Layer 2, most block explorers do not yet support looking them up.

Recognizing this issue and acknowledging the significant user demand for onchain identities, Blockscout has incorporated Base Name Service (BNS) into its blockchain explorer for the Base Network, accessible at https://base.blockscout.com/. This integration enables users to utilize essential onchain domain functionalities, effectively addressing a vast user base's needs.

Following extensive research, the Blockscout team has rolled out numerous upgrades for the onchain domain lookup feature.

Frequent users of the Blockscout explorers will notice the presence of the “Name Service Lookup” feature on https://eth.blockscout.com/. This feature facilitates discovering and accessing information about domains registered under the Ethereum Name Service (ENS).

With the Blockscout Explorer for Ethereum, you can easily look up the owner of an ENS.

You can also determine the ENS domains owned by a wallet address by inputting the address into the search box under “Name services lookup.”

Besides, Blockscout can provide detailed information about a specific ENS when you search for or click on that domain name.

Users can do the same things with the Name services lookup feature for Base Name Services (BNS) at https://base.blockscout.com/.

The useful feature is placed on the left menu.

Similarly, we can check .base domains, the main product of BNS.

The feature is the same as what we do with .eth domains.

Let’s check all the BNS of a random address.

How about the details of a BNS?

Now you can search for someone’s wallet address on the Layer 2 Base Network with a BNS or give your domain name to them so they can get yours.

What’s more, .base domain can be used to send and receive crypto directly, just like what you can do with .eth domains. However, this can only be done via wallets that support BNS. For example, you can use Get Gem, a non-custodial crypto wallet.

Once you obtain the recipient’s BNS domain name (.base), simply input their domain name directly into the Recipient box instead of the 16-character wallet address.

The inclusion of .BASE domain integration by Blockscout is truly beneficial, as it saves time and mitigates risks, significantly enhancing user experience and security. This aspect is also why over 1000 existing blockchain projects utilize Blockscout’s block explorer service. They consistently update critical features for their products, ensuring that users of blockchain networks can enjoy seamless interactions on their block explorers.

If you recognize the immense benefits of Base Name Service (BNS), don’t hesitate to register a domain right away at https://www.basename.app/.

But here’s a bonus: would you like to acquire another BNS domain for free? If yes, simply sign up through Blockscout’s app store named Dappscout at https://base.blockscout.com/apps/base-name-service to receive extra free domains.

When you register via Dappscout using the BNS domain name, you’ll earn 1000 points for every year of registration. Accumulate 2000 points, and you can select a new domain name valid for one year.

For instance, if you register domain name A for 2 years, you’ll receive an extra domain name B valid for 1 year.

Here’s how to register a BNS domain name on Dappscout:

Step 1: Go to Dappscout on https://base.blockscout.com/

Then search “Base Name Service”.

Or else, you can directly go to https://base.blockscout.com/apps/base-name-service

Step 2: Find a name you want to own and claim it

Step 3: Select the number of years you wish to register, choose the cryptocurrency for payment, review the price, and click on ‘Register with ETH’.

After signing the transaction, you will see a screen like the one below.

Upon purchasing BNS now, you’ll also receive extra chests containing mysterious gifts.

Next, navigate to the Points section to view your accumulated points. In the future, you can redeem a bonus name once you have accumulated 2000 points or more!

To claim your free .base domain, go back to BNS frontpage. Then pick a name and claim.

Next, pick "PTS" (Points) as the type of payment.

Lastly, review for the last time and click "Register with Points" to finish your purchase.

Now, you own another BNS.

Note: Don't forget to set your Primary name so your BNS will be resolved to your address when someone search for it.

To set your Primary name, got to "My Names"

Pick a name.

And click "Set as primary"

Integrating Base Name Service (BNS) into Blockscout is a pivotal advancement, enhancing user experiences on the Layer 2 Base Network by providing convenient and secure transactions through onchain domain names. This not only boosts user satisfaction but also spurs the development of the Ethereum ecosystem and other blockchain applications. With special offers from Dappscout, users can easily and economically explore and own BNS domain names, further enriching their interaction within the blockchain space.