diff --git a/content/posts/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address.mdx b/content/posts/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6572226 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +--- +title: "How to Get a .stark Domain: Simplify Your Starknet Address Today" +description: "Tired of complex hexadecimal addresses on Starknet? Learn how to replace them with a simple, human-readable .stark domain. This guide helps you unify your digital identity, prevent errors, and make interacting with the Starknet ecosystem much smoother." +author: "benjamin-flores" +date: "2025-10-28" +modifiedDate: "2025-10-28" +tags: ["starknet domain", "starknet id", "decentralized identity", "blockchain", "web3"] +image: "/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp" +--- + + +Tired of dealing with long, complex hexadecimal wallet addresses? You can swap them for a memorable, human-readable name. This simple change helps prevent costly errors and makes interacting with the entire Starknet ecosystem much smoother, all through one unified name. + +![A generated image representing a digital identity or a network of connections.](/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp) +*A visualization of an interconnected digital network.* + +## Prerequisites + +Before you start, make sure you have the following: + +- A funded Starknet wallet with enough for registration fees +- A browser wallet that works with Starknet +- A basic understanding that Starknet uses smart contract accounts, which differ from standard Ethereum wallets + +## Step 1: Go to the Starknet ID App + +Head over to the official app for registering an ID. Once there, connect your wallet to get started. + +**Checkpoint**: Make sure your wallet is connected and you can see your current hexadecimal address. + +## Step 2: Choose Your .stark Name + +Pick a memorable name that will act as your new address across all Starknet apps. + +**A few rules for your name**: +- Only letters and numbers are allowed +- It must be between 3 and 30 characters long +- No special symbols or spaces +- Check if it's available before moving on + +**Action**: Type in your desired name and check if it's free. + +## Step 3: Set Up Your Profile + +Now it's time to set up the details your new .stark name will point to. + +**You'll need to**: +1. Link it to your main Starknet address +2. Choose your resolution settings for interacting with dApps +3. Fill in any other profile details + +**Verification**: Double-check that your new .stark name points correctly to your wallet address. + +## Step 4: Register and Deploy + +Finalize the process by submitting the transaction to get your Starknet ID on-chain. + +**Here's what happens**: +- Review the registration and gas fees +- Sign the transaction in your wallet +- Wait for the network to confirm it (usually 1-3 minutes) +- You can verify it was successful by checking the transaction hash + +![A generated image depicting abstract digital elements, possibly symbolizing data or blockchain.](/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-2.webp) +*An abstract look at the data and digital elements on the blockchain.* + +## Step 5: Test It Out + +Make sure your new .stark name works everywhere in the Starknet ecosystem. + +**To test it, try this**: +- Send a small transaction using your .stark name instead of the long hex address +- Check if dApps recognize your new name +- Ask a friend to try sending funds to your .stark name + +**If it doesn't work right away**: Give it a few minutes for the network to catch up (it can take up to 10 minutes). + +## All Set! + +Your Starknet ID is now your all-access pass for the ecosystem. You've replaced a complicated address with a single, easy-to-remember name that works with all compatible apps. + +**Next Step**: [Use your Starknet ID to prove your on-chain identity](https://starknet.id) and start using your new, simpler name for all your Starknet activity. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp b/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e8cc868 Binary files /dev/null and b/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp differ diff --git a/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-2.webp b/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-2.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..19dae3a Binary files /dev/null and b/public/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-2.webp differ