Glossary

.vet.domains

Subdomains

Similar to how subdomains work on the traditional web, .vet subdomains enable the creation of distinct, hierarchical addresses under a primary .vet domain name. This feature is particularly useful for establishing a brand or project with multiple components, as each subdomain can represent a different aspect or service related to the main domain. For example, someone owning example.vet could create subdomains like member1.example.vet for a team member, or contract.example.vet for a contract of their dApp.

Primary Name

A primary name is returned when someone looks up an address. An address can own multiple names but can only have a single primary name assigned.

Name manager & Name owner

The name manager has the authority to alter settings for a name. Meanwhile, the name owner has the right to reclaim complete control at any time.

Technology

ERC721

ERC721 tokens represent a unique asset on the blockchain. From an end-user perspective, owning an ERC721 token, such as a domain name, means you have a one-of-a-kind digital asset. This uniqueness is akin to having a unique piece of art or a collectible item. In the context of domain names, this means that if you own a domain name represented as an ERC721 token, you are the sole owner of that specific domain name, and it cannot be duplicated or owned by someone else unless you decide to transfer it.

ERC1155

From an end-user perspective, ERC1155 tokens offer a more flexible and efficient approach to managing digital assets on the blockchain, especially in the context of .vet names. Unlike ERC721 tokens, which represent a single unique asset, ERC1155 tokens can represent multiple assets within a single contract. This means that for .vet names, an ERC1155 token could represent both the primary domain and any number of subdomains. This multi-token approach allows for batch transfers, reducing the transaction costs and complexity associated with managing multiple .vet names. For end-users, this translates to a more streamlined and gas-cost-effective way to manage their digital assets.