It's been a long weekend of events, and coding. I sat next to a fellow developer struggling to send money to the wrong number 3 times. His only respite was that he sent a total of Kes 900. There is this thing called basenames, a human readable from of a wallet. You know that moment when you send someone crypto and have to type in a wallet address that looks like it was pulled from the abyss of random characters? You’re like, “Is this the wallet address... or the secret code for unlocking the universe?” Fear not, because Basenames are here to save you from the chaos of endless alphanumeric confusion.

Imagine this: Instead of sending tokens to a confusing string like “0x72d8f2983720dcaf... (seriously, does anyone remember that?), you can now send them to “you.base.eth”. That's right, you can now rock your crypto life with an easy-to-read, human-friendly name. No more calling your wallet "0xMysteryAddress" or trying to remember that “XQ89H2” is actually your friend’s wallet.

1. Step 1: base.org/names - head on to this site

2. Step 2: Connect your wallet, metamask or coinbase.

3. Step 3: Select claim basename from the drop down on the connect button.

4. Now just create or something like “CryptoKing24.base.eth”—whatever makes you feel like the NFT royalty you were always meant to be.

5. you need at least $4 in your wallet to pay for this.

6. Now: enjoy and you can get people to send you crypto in an easy to remember way.

Once you’ve got your Basename, get ready to flex it. It’s your ID for everything in the Base ecosystem. Forget the complicated wallet address mess and send or receive tokens with ease. Want to receive an airdrop? No problem—just give them your.basenamed.eth, and boom, tokens are headed your way. You’re basically the cool kid in class who doesn’t have to pull out their crypto address from their notebook.

Oh, and did I mention? With your Basename, you unlock special perks. We're talking discounts on crypto services, exclusive auctions, and even the chance to frame your Basename in digital glory. Imagine your “you.base.eth” up there on the screen like a star—it’s the crypto equivalent of having a framed picture of yourself in a gallery. Yes, please.

Now that you’re rolling with a Basename , get ready to use it everywhere. Want to send some tokens to your buddy who’s also rocking a cool Basename? Easy. You can even throw your Basename on your social media profile for extra crypto cred. Bonus points if you use it as a password for your Wi-Fi (NO,don’t actually do that).

In summary, Basenames are the human-readable solution to your wallet address woes. No more guessing whether the "0x" is part of the address or just a typo. Basenames are the future of crypto addresses, and now you’re officially part of the revolution.

Get yours today at base.org/names and start building the future you’ve always dreamed of.

Because honestly, what’s cooler than building on Base? Nothing, except maybe your mom’s secret cookie recipe. But hey, cookies are temporary—crypto names last forever.

"Build base, be based, and basiest yourself—because if you're not stacking bricks, you're just stacking on L2s."

It's been a long weekend of events, and coding. I sat next to a fellow developer struggling to send money to the wrong number 3 times. His only respite was that he sent a total of Kes 900. There is this thing called basenames, a human readable from of a wallet. You know that moment when you send someone crypto and have to type in a wallet address that looks like it was pulled from the abyss of random characters? You’re like, “Is this the wallet address... or the secret code for unlocking the universe?” Fear not, because Basenames are here to save you from the chaos of endless alphanumeric confusion.

Imagine this: Instead of sending tokens to a confusing string like “0x72d8f2983720dcaf... (seriously, does anyone remember that?), you can now send them to “you.base.eth”. That's right, you can now rock your crypto life with an easy-to-read, human-friendly name. No more calling your wallet "0xMysteryAddress" or trying to remember that “XQ89H2” is actually your friend’s wallet.

1. Step 1: base.org/names - head on to this site

2. Step 2: Connect your wallet, metamask or coinbase.

3. Step 3: Select claim basename from the drop down on the connect button.

4. Now just create or something like “CryptoKing24.base.eth”—whatever makes you feel like the NFT royalty you were always meant to be.

5. you need at least $4 in your wallet to pay for this.

6. Now: enjoy and you can get people to send you crypto in an easy to remember way.

Once you’ve got your Basename, get ready to flex it. It’s your ID for everything in the Base ecosystem. Forget the complicated wallet address mess and send or receive tokens with ease. Want to receive an airdrop? No problem—just give them your.basenamed.eth, and boom, tokens are headed your way. You’re basically the cool kid in class who doesn’t have to pull out their crypto address from their notebook.

Oh, and did I mention? With your Basename, you unlock special perks. We're talking discounts on crypto services, exclusive auctions, and even the chance to frame your Basename in digital glory. Imagine your “you.base.eth” up there on the screen like a star—it’s the crypto equivalent of having a framed picture of yourself in a gallery. Yes, please.

Now that you’re rolling with a Basename , get ready to use it everywhere. Want to send some tokens to your buddy who’s also rocking a cool Basename? Easy. You can even throw your Basename on your social media profile for extra crypto cred. Bonus points if you use it as a password for your Wi-Fi (NO,don’t actually do that).

In summary, Basenames are the human-readable solution to your wallet address woes. No more guessing whether the "0x" is part of the address or just a typo. Basenames are the future of crypto addresses, and now you’re officially part of the revolution.

Get yours today at base.org/names and start building the future you’ve always dreamed of.

Because honestly, what’s cooler than building on Base? Nothing, except maybe your mom’s secret cookie recipe. But hey, cookies are temporary—crypto names last forever.

"Build base, be based, and basiest yourself—because if you're not stacking bricks, you're just stacking on L2s."