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Expand Up @@ -28,22 +28,46 @@ Usernames are stored on the Subsocial blockchain, creating a link between the us
This allows applications such as PolkaVerse to easily access this,
allowing usernames to be used in place of long account addresses.

### Will there be a minimum length for usernames?
Yes. The minimum length for usernames is 4 characters, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
At the moment, there are no plans for usernames with 1-3 characters.

### How do I register a username?
You can register a username on [the registration page](https://polkaverse.com/dd).

### Will there be a minimum length for usernames?
Yes. Usernames from 6 to 63 characters long can be registered. Names with 5 characters or less will be reserved.
Registering a username will require you to lock 10 SUB, as well as pay a fee depending on the length of the username.

### When will reserved usernames be available?
Reserved usernames will be auctioned at a later date.
| Username Length | Cost |
|--|--|
| 4 Characters | 10,000 SUB |
| 5 Characters | 2,000 SUB |
| 6 Characters | 400 SUB |
| 7+ Characters | 100 SUB |

### What if I don't have SUB tokens?
You can also register a username with DOT, using a service created by our team.
Our team will supply the 10 SUB required to be locked, and the payment for the Username,
ensuring you don’t need to go through any hassle to get started. The DOT will be sent to our team’s Service Account,
and this service will register your chosen Username to your account.
In the back-end, this service will be making the SUB payment in order to register your username for you.

| Username Length | Cost |
|--|--|
| 4 Characters | 100 DOT |
| 5 Characters | 20 DOT |
| 6 Characters | 4 DOT |
| 7+ Characters | 1 DOT |

### Will my usernames expire?
Yes, if they are not renewed. Initially, usernames will last for 1 year, though we plan to add extension options later on.
An advantage of expiring usernames is that it will prevent the common scenario of great usernames being taken by accounts that haven't been used in years.
No. However, expirations may be added in the future.

### Can I unregister a username?
No, at the moment, **all SUB locked to register usernames will remain locked forever**.
However, the ability to unregister usernames may be added in the future.

### Can I buy and sell usernames?
For now, you can only register new usernames, but we are planning to allow trading in the future.
In this way, Subsocial usernames will result in a username marketplace. 

### What are the future plans?
We have plans to work with many other projects to build great integrations for our username technology.
We have plans to work with many other projects to build great integrations for our username technology.

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