#1
Ethereum Name Service (ENS)
Ethereum's .eth naming protocol: NFT-owned names with per-year, length-tiered pricing and broad wallet/browser resolution.
no KYC provable open source self-custody
from $5 per year min $5
Stacks BNS (.btc names) alternatives
The top-scoring naming providers in our database as alternatives to Stacks BNS (.btc names). Same criteria, live values, honest unknowns.
Short answer: Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is the strongest alternative right now (7.9/10).
#2
Basenames (Base)
ENS subnames on Base: length-tiered annual .base.eth rents in ETH, one free qualifying name, wallet-dependent resolution.
no KYC provable
from $0.270 per year
#3
Aptos Names
Aptos Labs-operated .apt names: length-tiered annual rents in APT, 30-day grace period, operator can revoke names.
no KYC provable
from $0.820 per year min $0.820
#4
Sui Name Service (SuiNS)
.sui names on Sui: length-tiered annual subscriptions (USD base, payable in NS/SUI/USDC) governed by the SuiNS DAO.
no KYC provable
from $10 per year min $5
#5
Tezos Domains
.tez names as FA2 NFTs on Tezos: length-tiered annual rents in XTZ, DAO-governed, QUANTSAMP-audited, modest wallet integration.
no KYC provable
from $0.980 per year min $0.980
#6
Unstoppable Domains
One-time web3 domains with no renewal, plus at-cost ICANN DNS registrations from an accredited registrar.
no KYC self-custody
from $2 per domain one-off min $2
How to compare them
Compare only in the same unit (per TH/s/day, per GPU/hr, per TB/mo), check the minimum and the proof column, and read what "legit" does and does not mean on the Stacks BNS (.btc names) legit page. Full method: how we score.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Stacks BNS (.btc names)?
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is our top-scoring naming alternative right now (7.9/10). Compare the full table before deciding.
Why would I switch from Stacks BNS (.btc names)?
Common reasons: a better price in the same unit, a lighter KYC policy, published proof of hashrate/compute, or a provider that lets you exit instead of locking you into a long contract.
Are these alternatives safer than Stacks BNS (.btc names)?
Not automatically. Every provider is scored on the same criteria - check the proof and KYC columns and start small with any of them.