As the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has long been at the center of the onchain revolution. Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains anonymous. We launched .Bitcoin as a domain extension for those who are deeply rooted in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering a digital identity tied directly to the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
.Bitcoin was created for Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers, and advocates who view Bitcoin not just as a digital currency, but as a foundational technology for the future of decentralized finance and ownership. Bitcoin has a hard-coded supply cap of 21 million coins. Approximately 19.5 million have already been mined.
By securing a .bitcoin domain, users can represent their commitment to the principles of decentralization, security, and the power of peer-to-peer transactions.
With its roots firmly planted in the Bitcoin network, .Bitcoin extends the utility of Bitcoin beyond just transactions, offering an onchain identity that’s as decentralized and secure as the network itself.
Since its launch, .Bitcoin has become a significant symbol for Bitcoin maximalists who see Bitcoin as the cornerstone of the decentralized web. The domain serves as a digital identity marker for those who want to represent themselves or their projects within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, while staying true to the core ideals of Bitcoin.
As with other onchain domains, .Bitcoin provides the benefits of true ownership. Once claimed, a .bitcoin domain is forever tied to the user’s wallet, and it can be used to simplify crypto payments, establish decentralized websites, and serve as an easy-to-remember, human-readable address for blockchain transactions.
The .Bitcoin domain serves as both a tribute to Bitcoin’s foundational role in the onchain space and a tool for those who want to create a lasting identity tied to the Bitcoin network. As the ecosystem continues to grow, .Bitcoin remains a constant, providing a clear digital marker for those committed to the idea that Bitcoin is, and will continue to be, a cornerstone of the decentralized future.
Check out the articles for our other onchain TLDs to explore their history and significance in both the onchain ecosystem and the broader domain world:
