The wait is finally over.

Starting today, you can claim your very own .locker digital identity and start exploring apps built on the Bitcoin blockchain. While blockchain technology has grown to include entire ecosystems of applications, it’s still often difficult for new users to navigate and get their start in the web3 world. They want to engage with different decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and social applications built on blockchain technology, but they often don’t know where – or how – to start. 

That’s where .locker comes in: we’re a domain name and digital identity solution that serves as your bridge into web3 in an accessible, user-friendly way. In fact, we are the only solution bridging web2 to web3 using domains and digital identities on Bitcoin, the most secure and decentralized blockchain.  

This means that with .locker, you get to enjoy entire ecosystems of web3 apps backed by Bitcoin’s high level of security. 

What Do I Get With .locker?

Once you purchase a domain name through one of our registrar partners, you’ll receive an email to claim your digital identity and sign up for a digital wallet (which you’ll need for web3 apps) in the process. 

This human-readable name and wallet gives you access to the benefits of blockchain technology, which includes:

Simplified usernames and identities

If you’ve ever seen a crypto wallet address, you’ve likely noticed that it is a long combination of letters and numbers. While most wallets (like Leather) do let you copy and paste your address, having a long address that’s also hard to remember can hinder your user experience. 

But with a .locker digital identity, users can link their digital assets, NFTs, and crypto wallets to a human-readable name that serves as an easy-to-remember username or identity.

Blockchain-based ownership and security

Since .locker domains operate on Bitcoin blockchain technology, this means that asset ownership is decentralized and verified through the Bitcoin blockchain itself. Digital identity on web3 has always focused on privacy and data ownership for the individual, which is why your personal data on web3 applications is never stored in a centralized place.

Additionally, .locker is built on the Bitcoin blockchain, which is the most secure and decentralized blockchain. This means that the .locker solution you interact with has Bitcoin-level security when it comes to storing and managing your data. 

Seamless DNS Management

.locker, ultimately, gives you a hybrid solution that integrations traditional DNS management with web3 digital identities. This means that as a user, you can manage your domain on both web2 systems and web3 environments.

How Do I Get Started With .locker?

To claim your .locker digital identity, you’ll start by purchasing a .locker domain name through one of our trusted registrar and reseller partners. A full list of our registrar partners can be found here. 

After that, claiming your .locker only requires a simple series of steps. Once you’ve received the email prompt to claim your .locker digital identity, you’ll be taken through an onboarding process that includes setting up a digital wallet and “minting” (creating, so to speak) a tokenized version of your digital identity. 

From there, you’ll be able to view your domain name-related transactions and connect to your wallet through the .locker web application. Our user guides lay out everything you can do with the .locker application and serves as a resource for new .locker users. 

Take Your First Step Into Web3 With .locker

Ultimately, .locker wants to accomplish one thing: give web3-curious users the chance to explore blockchain applications with a solution that is user-friendly and secure.

For many, downloading your first wallet and connecting to your first blockchain-based app can be challenging. Our .locker team is simplifying the process for users taking their first steps into web3, and this GA period is just the start.

Anyone can get started with web3, and .locker is here to make that happen. 

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