If an omnichain future is inevitable, a universal namespace, too, is inevitable. This is the problem Clusters aims to solve.

When Ethereum Name Service (ENS) launched on May 4th, 2017, it revolutionized how we shared crypto addresses by introducing human-readable names to replace the traditional 42-character hexadecimal addresses. However, as more blockchains and networks emerged, ENS's limitation to the Ethereum Mainnet has prompted other foundations to seek alternative solutions.

Some Web3 companies like Space ID and Star Protocol have attempted to address this issue by providing separate name services for each network (e.g., .sol for Solana, .avax for Avalanche, .bnb for Binance Smart Chain). Despite these efforts, such solutions have proved to be unsuccessful in solving the fundamental issue of the fragmented Web3 experience.

Clusters, powered by LayerZero, aims to unify these disparate blockchains through a universal name service. Just as using multiple chains is standard practice—such as Bitcoin for mining runes, Ethereum for DeFi activities, and Solana for memecoin trading—a user should be able to access all these chains with a universal name. Clusters is that universal name service, currently integrated into 46+ networks and counting. Whereas before, you had to use separate name services for each network, now, with Clusters, you can use one name across all chains.

Since its launch in February 2024, Clusters has amassed over 125,000 registered names. Cluster names can be registered for 0.01 ETH, not including gas fees. But what exactly is the purpose of Clusters and what is its mission? The purpose of Clusters can be summarized in this sentence:

Clusters aims to deliver a universally intuitive Web3 experience through a universal name and social profile across DApps and ecosystems.

The primarily solution Clusters provides is a universal name that travels with you wherever you go. Whether you're bridging from Ethereum to Bitcoin or from Bitcoin to Solana, you can use the same name. Similarly, whether you're trading perpetuals or playing Web3 games, your universal name remains the same.

Universal names enhance user experience by offering a more intuitive alternative to hexadecimal addresses. They allow users to develop their onchain identity and brand. Moreover, universal names mitigate the risk of sending funds to the wrong address—whether due to human error or address spoofing.

But how does Clusters work on 46+ chains? It's simple. Each of your linked wallets is uniquely suffixed under your universal name. Check out this section of the Cluster Docs.

An example of a Cluster profile.

After registering your Cluster, you gain access to a universal profile page, accessible at clusters.xyz/yourclustername. Here, you can manage addresses linked to your Cluster and connect your Twitter profile. Additionally, your profile page will display the aggregate value of your multichain portfolio, showing all your linked addresses, tokens, and digital assets. Portfolio visibility can be toggled on or off on your Clusters profile.

The primary advantage of a universal profile page is not only keeping others informed of your onchain identity but also functioning as a Web3 social profile. Furthermore, as Clusters unveils its product launch and advances its development, we anticipate additional social integrations and profile customization options.

Clusters goes beyond being a universal name service and social profile. It aims to enhance the Web3 experience through seamless integration into DApps, requiring just a few lines of code.

Several DApps have already adopted Clusters for different purposes: replacing users' lengthy addresses (e.g., Stargate, Tapioca, Yearn), enabling easy asset transfers to Cluster names (e.g., Bebop, Gas.zip, Omnicat), and offering portfolio management and address tracking features (e.g., LayerZero Scan, Smold.App).

DApps across all networks can benefit from integrating Cluster names in leaderboards, competitions, and as social profiles. Multichain DApps, in particular, can unify users' onchain identity by integrating Clusters. Users, in turn, can benefit from having a universal Web3 profile across all ecosystems.

In the coming years onboarding new users to Web3 and building communities in Web3 will be crucial. As seen with ENS, there is a clear demand for a name service, and the need for a universal name service is inevitable. In Web2, social profiles, usernames, and brands are the standard. For a successful transition to Web3, prioritizing universal names and social profiles is essential. Ensuring a universally intuitive user experience across all ecosystems is a value we must prioritize.

Looking ahead, I am excited to see how Clusters will be integrated in innovative ways—as a universal name, social profile, or onchain identity. In the near future, I anticipate more crypto wallets, exchanges, and DApps supporting digital asset transfers to Cluster names. I envision Clusters as the universal name service, where Clusters are the usernames we exchange, the social profiles we frequent, and the standard integration we expect.

To all the early adopters, ambassadors, DApps, and Web3 users, I am excited to see what the future holds for us. I am confident that the future is bright.

Register your universal name at Clusters.

One name to rule them all.

• Check out my Clusters profile: index/

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• Check us out: Clusters

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• Integrate Clusters: Clusters Docs