diff --git a/docs/tutorials/Usernames.md b/docs/tutorials/Usernames.md index 01638c9f..de5ee8d7 100644 --- a/docs/tutorials/Usernames.md +++ b/docs/tutorials/Usernames.md @@ -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. \ No newline at end of file +We have plans to work with many other projects to build great integrations for our username technology.