In April, the publicly traded browser company Opera announced full integration by default with Unstoppable Domains, providing its millions of users with seamless access to the decentralized web. With this integration, Opera users can access .crypto NFT addresses from any browser platform, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac or Linux. Opera currently has more than 320 million monthly active users across all of its browsers. 

Just recently, we collaborated with Brave to enable native browser support for Unstoppable Domains. With the latest Brave browser update, Brave’s 31 million monthly active users have access to 825,000 blockchain domain names on desktop and Android platforms.  

These integrations along with browser extensions that work with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, Unstoppable Domains show we’re well on our way to making the decentralized web accessible for the world’s 3 billion internet users. 

The biggest blockchain trend we are tracking is NFTs. Each domain name registered on Unstoppable Domains is actually minted as an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain, and we’re also seeing many .crypto domain names turned into NFT art galleries. We’re really excited about the NFT space and its potential beyond just art and digital collectibles. NFTs are a game changer when it comes to connecting people to the decentralized web and giving them full ownership and control of their digital identities. 

2021 has been a year of tremendous growth for Unstoppable Domains. Our current domain name registration rate is on pace for >500% YoY growth. Even during the recent crypto market volatility, we’re seeing thousands of new domain names registered each week. 

This year, we are focusing on integrating with browsers to make it easy to access .crypto domain names and the decentralized web with just a click. We’re also integrating new wallets and exchanges, which allows our users seamlessly send and receive crypto with a human-readable username instead of a lengthy wallet address. Furthermore, we’re growing our user base and public profile by auctioning  some of the most requested premium domain names.

It’s been really exciting to see the creative ways people are using their .crypto domain names, from streaming to art galleries to gaming and beyond. Some that we’re really excited about are Pomp.crypto, owned by Anthony Pompliano, a crypto investor and host of the popular Pomp Podcast; Kyber.crypto, which makes swapping digital assets simple and efficient; vault74.crypto, a decentralized chat service; voodfy.crypto, a decentralized live streaming service; and Tinyracing.com, a decentralized game on IPFS. The possibilities are endless when it comes to launching decentralized websites and innovating with Web3.

Traditional domain name providers charge a monthly or annual fee to keep your domain name, so instead of owning it, you’re actually renting it. Unstoppable Domains is different because we charge no renewal fees, and once you register your .crypto domain name, it’s yours forever. 

Your domain name can be used for more than just web hosting — it’s a way to make crypto payments across 50+ wallets and exchanges with an easily readable username. Ultimately, blockchain domain names are a secure platform for identity and authentication. Unlike traditional DNS, our system is much more secure and not subject to phishing, hijacking and denial of service attacks.

In the coming weeks we’ll announce three new wallet integrations that make it easier than ever to use your .crypto domain name to send and receive crypto from anywhere in the world. We look forward to sharing more details soon. 

While we gained recognition for selling the world’s most expensive NFT domain name with win.crypto, many of our domain names start at just $40. There are no renewal fees, so it’s very affordable to purchase a blockchain domain name and own it forever. 

Another thing to note is that while it used to be complicated to access the decentralized web, it’s getting much easier! You can download a browser extension on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to access the decentralized web, or you can do it directly through Brave or Opera.  It’s never been easier to access the decentralized web and to become a part of it by purchasing your own NFT domain name.