THORNames
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THORNames (TNS), aka THORChain vanity addresses allow anyone to register cross-chain wallet addresses to a 1-30 long string of hexadecimal characters which include special characters -_+
. THORNames are case insensitive.
THORNames simplify and humanise THORChain wallet addresses to optimize cross-chain compatibility. In short, it is a domain naming system for your wallet based on the THORChain blockchain. This will vastly simplify managing your wallet addresses across multiple blockchains.
A THORChain address can be assigned one (1) THORName to manage the other associated addresses for supported L1 Chains.
For example, Chad registers Chad.THOR and assigns it to their THORChain address, using our , they can then assign a wallet address to each supported L1 chain.
When using THORSwap, Chad can choose to send and receive correct native assets to their correct wallet addresses. Supported Wallet providers will easily be able to integrate to resolve cross-chain addresses for Chad.
Currently, there are six (6) native L1 chains available on THORChain: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Binance, Bitcoin Cash, Doge. THORNames are limited to 30 characters, including all characters a-Z
, all numbers 0â9
and special characters -_+
.
Visit: to get started!
THORName was pre-launched in June 2021 with a number of .
Pre-registered THORNames will be valid for 12 months after THORName is deployed to Mainnet. To start using your reserved THORName, simply connect the THORChain wallet you registered with, search the TNS on the , and you can start assigning wallet addresses to each supported L1 chain.
THORNames will expire when the registration fee paid runs out, this is a fixed amount per year. You can register for 1 day or for 100 years, completely up to you. (The exact date is based on THORChain block numbers, not real world days - check estimate on: )
THORNames can be sent to another THORChain address via .
Visit
Select the TNS You wish to transfer and click on the edit icon:
Use the toggle and enter the THORChain address you would like to send the TNS to: