#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
Aptos Names Review: fees, KYC and how to sign up
A wallet-native .apt identity layer run directly by Aptos Labs with cheap long names but premium short names, annual-only registration and an explicit operator right to revoke names.
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Red flags (1):
- Operator (Aptos Labs) reserves the right to revoke ANS names for content reasons
// Review
by the bestcloudmining editorial desk · curated review · prose updated 2026-10-02 · facts as of 2026-10-02 · how we verify
Overview
Aptos Names is a decentralized naming/identity service from our database records on 2026-10-02 [1]. Aptos Labs-operated .apt names: length-tiered annual rents in APT, 30-day grace period, operator can revoke names. The operator is Aptos Names (ANS) (United States) [2]. A wallet-native .apt identity layer run directly by Aptos Labs with cheap long names but premium short names, annual-only registration and an explicit operator right to revoke names. [3]. This review was fact-checked against live sources on 2026-10-02 [1].
What you can rent
Aptos Labs-operated .apt names: length-tiered annual rents in APT, 30-day grace period, operator can revoke names. The specific products available depend on the current service configuration [2]. From $0.82 per year [3]. See the Pricing section below for rates and the Contract section for terms.
Contract & terms
The operator is Aptos Names (ANS), based in United States [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. Terms of service were reviewed on our check date [1]. No refund policy was documented beyond standard provider terms [3]. Payment methods and pricing are documented in the Pricing section [3].
Proof & verifiability
The service was live and responding on 2026-10-02 [1]. The documentation was accessible and reviewed [2]. Key claims were verified against the operator's own published information [3]. What stays unverifiable depends on the depth of public documentation available from this provider [3].
Reliability & history
No critical issues were found during our verification pass [1]. Community feedback was checked for complaints and positive signals [3]. No fraud, exit or insolvency events were identified during our check [3]. The service status was live and operational on our check date [1].
Pricing
From $0.82 per year [3]. Payment methods and fees are documented per the operator's published pricing [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. No minimum deposit or purchase threshold beyond standard account creation [3] [4] [5].
++ What works
- Long names are cheap (6+ chars ~1 APT ~$0.82/yr)
- Clear FAQ: renewal window, 30-day grace period, subdomain rules
- On-chain records plus a public REST API and TypeScript SDK
- Wallet-native registration; no account or KYC required
- Uses Aptos Digital Asset/object model (claimed lower gas)
-- What to watch
- Annual registration only; names expire and need renewal
- Aptos Labs can revoke names (centralisation risk)
- No refunds; sales are final
- 3-char names are expensive (20 APT ~$16/yr)
- Resolution depends on Aptos wallets/apps
- Exact registered company entity not printed in the Terms
Pricing reality check
| Documented price | $0.820 per year · $16.35 per year (3-character name, 20 APT) |
|---|---|
| Minimum | $0.820 |
| Notes | Length-tiered annual price paid in APT (plus gas), tiers published in the aptosnames.com FAQ and stated there to be the same structure as new registrations: 3 chars 20 APT; 4 chars 10 APT; 5 chars 5 APT; 6+ chars 1 APT per year. Converted at the 2026-09-24 CoinGecko APT rate ($0.817378): ~$16.35 / $8.17 / $4.09 / $0.82 per year. Names can only be registered for one year at a time; renewals are applied from the existing expiry date. price_from_usd is the cheapest tier (6+ chars); the 3-char tier is 20 APT (~$16.35/yr). |
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// How to get started with Aptos Names
Built only from what is documented on this page as of 2026-10-02 - anything not documented stays a gap on purpose.
- Open the provider site
Everything happens on aptosnames.com - we count the click, nothing else changes for you.
- No ID check documented
KYC is documented as none as of 2026-10-02. Create the account with an email only; assume a check can still be requested before a large payout.
- Pick the smallest unit that still works
Price from $0.820 per year, minimum $0.820 - start with the minimum, not with the plan the checkout page pushes.
- Pay
Accepted: APT. Check the network and the deposit address inside your account, never from an email.
- Read the term before you sign
365-day contract · maintenance · refund: All ANS name sales are final; no refunds or credits. A term you did not read is money you cannot get back.
- Verify the output, not the dashboard
Proof is documented as yes - Ownership and expiry are on-chain records under Aptos' Digital Asset/object model; names live in the Aptos Domain Names V2 / Subdomain Names V2…. Compare the first payout with the pool or wallet before scaling up.
Then run the math: mining calculator · contract vs. HODL · all web3 names providers.
// Is Aptos Names legit?
Short answer: Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Aptos Names scores 7.2/10 in our weighted review. We logged 1 red flag (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.
| Status | active |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aptos Names (ANS) · HQ United States (medium) |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Proof | published |
| KYC | none |
Red flags
- Operator (Aptos Labs) reserves the right to revoke ANS names for content reasons
What "legit" does not mean
A real, operating provider can still lose you money: with a contract you own no hardware, revenue follows coin price and difficulty, and most published contracts are priced so the seller comes out ahead. "Legit" means the operator exists and pays what its terms promise - not that the deal is profitable. 12 dated sources back this page; they are listed under sources.
// Alternatives to Aptos Names
Same category, scored on the same criteria - so the comparison stays honest. Compare only in the same unit, and read the minimum, KYC and proof columns before switching.
#2
Stacks BNS (.btc names)
Bitcoin Name System on Stacks: .btc names as SIP-09 NFTs, flat 2 STX burn for a ~5-year term, anchored to Bitcoin.
no KYC provable
from $0.620 per registration (~5-year term) min $0.620
#3
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
#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
Ready to try Aptos Names? Start small, verify one payout, and only scale up once the hashrate or compute actually matches what you paid for.
// Aptos Names FAQ
Is Aptos Names legit?
Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Aptos Names scores 7.2/10 in our weighted review. We logged 1 red flag (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.
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