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[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

📢 New Namebase Update

While we do not intend to continue operating a custodial platform, we believe we have found a path forward for Namebase as a non-custodial Handshake registry and infrastructure provider.

To make that transition possible, Namebase will be taken offline in approximately 72 hours while we migrate data and infrastructure to a new architecture.

When Namebase returns:

✅ BTC withdrawals will be available

✅ HNS withdrawals will be available

✅ Staked name withdrawals will be available

✅ Users will be able to opt into the new non-custodial Namebase Registry

✅ HNS ID will return as part of the broader Namebase Registry platform

Expected Timeline:

• BTC, HNS, and TLD (including staked) withdrawals/transfers should become back on line and available approximately 24 hours after shutdown.

• The new non-custodial Namebase Registry will take a bit longer. We currently expect it to be available within 1–2 weeks, though we are optimistic it may be ready sooner.

HNS ID, registry services, and domain infrastructure will come together under a unified non-custodial architecture designed to support the next chapter of the Handshake ecosystem.

More details on withdrawals, registry participation, migrations, and timelines will be shared soon.

Thank you for your patience and support. 🤝

[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

📣Namebase Wind-Down Announcement📣

Today, we are announcing that Namebase will begin a wind-down process and will remain permanently closed as a platform.

Following the resolution of a related legal matter, Namebase is proceeding with an orderly wind-down of the platform.

Over the coming days, users will be given an opportunity to withdraw their assets, including BTC, HNS, and names held through Namebase.

Additional information regarding withdrawal procedures, timelines, deadlines, and migration requirements will be published separately.

As part of this process, we strongly encourage users to withdraw assets to wallets and accounts that they personally control. Self-custody allows users to directly manage and control their assets while reducing reliance on third-party platforms.

Users should plan to complete withdrawals and migrations during the wind-down period, as Namebase services will not remain available indefinitely.

In parallel, we are working with members of the Handshake community regarding the future stewardship of certain ecosystem infrastructure, including registry-related services. Further details will be shared once those arrangements are finalized.

Namebase will not resume platform operations. Our focus is solely on facilitating withdrawals, supporting necessary migrations, and completing the shutdown of the platform.

We are committed to providing users with the opportunity to withdraw their assets, take direct control of those assets, and complete any required transitions before the platform is permanently discontinued.

We appreciate the support of the Handshake community and will continue to communicate regarding withdrawal timelines, migration procedures, and closure milestones throughout the wind-down process.

[SkyInclude @SkyInclude1]

1/ LearnHNS is back.

New Bob Wallet.
New browser wallet.
Revived ShakeDex.
LearnHNS Market.
On-chain records.
More open-source tools for Handshake builders.

🧵👇

[SkyInclude @SkyInclude1]

Still haven't tried the NEW Bob LearnHNS Wallet yet?

The Handshake ecosystem keeps leveling up and this fork is a big part of that. Cleaner UX, smoother onboarding, and tons of cool s**t added.

$200 in Bitcoin goes to whoever submits the best feedback, SkyInclude + #OwntheDot

[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

We want to share a brief update.

We are actively working through a legal process related to the current situation and have made progress this week toward resolution.

We’ll share more updates as we have concrete developments.

🤝

[ShakeStation/ @Shake_Station]

We are discontinuing the 🤝 OTC / escrow service as part of a shift in our product direction.

All listings have been canceled and associated funds returned to user accounts.

The service is now in withdrawal-only mode. Please withdraw your assets at your earliest convenience.

[ShakeStation/ @Shake_Station]

📢 📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 📢

Shakestation is being discontinued and is now in withdrawal-only mode; BTC/HNS withdrawals remain available and TLDs can be transferred via the bulk tool. SLD functionality may be impacted as services are reduced (details via email).

[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

As part of our ongoing review and efforts to handle the current situation responsibly, we have now enabled functionality on https://t.co/t1kuqTJGL7 that allows users to:

- Transfer domain names out of Namebase
- Enable auto-renew for domain names
- Deposit HNS to cover fees

These actions are being made available in a structured and consistent manner so that all users have the ability to maintain control over their domain assets.

Please note:

- No economic changes have been made
- Domain transfer fees remain 1 HNS per domain
- Renewal fees remain 10 HNS per domain
- Auto-renew can be enabled to help prevent expiration
- If you use a GitHub login, reset your password using that email

Cryptocurrency withdrawals remain paused while our review continues.

This step is intended to ensure that users can manage and protect their domain names while we work through the broader issues affecting the platform.

We are continuing to work toward a responsible path forward and will share further updates as they become available.

— Namebase Team

[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

We want to provide an IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding the Namebase platform.

As previously communicated, the platform was taken offline on February 1 to complete a planned migration.

During this process, we have been conducting a comprehensive review of the Company’s financial, operational, and compliance position. This review has identified issues that require additional investigation and careful handling before the platform can safely reopen.

We understand that the extended downtime has been frustrating, and we appreciate your patience.

Domain Transfers
👉One of our priorities right now is ensuring that users can maintain control over their domain names.

👀👀👀 We are actively working on a solution that will allow users to transfer domains out of Namebase in a structured and consistent way.

👉 We will share detailed instructions and timing as soon as this functionality is ready.

Current Status
- The platform remains offline while this review continues
- Cryptocurrency withdrawals remain paused
- We are focused on resolving these issues responsibly and transparently

We know this is not the experience you expected, and we are taking this situation seriously.

Our goal is to move forward in a way that is fair and responsible to all users.

We will continue to provide updates as we are able.

— Namebase Team

[Namebase/ @NamebaseHQ]

While we wait...

if you have an 🚨emergency support request🚨

or question, send a note to:

[email protected]

[Handshake News @HandshakeNews]

"web3 domains are dead."

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[MASQ dVPN & Browser on Base @MASQ_ai]

Our big news from @handshakecon is still fresh!

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Not a workaround. Not a plugin. Built on the same foundational principles as HNS itself

[Handshake Institute @HNSinstitute]

HNS is decentralized DNS.

[HandyCon | Handshake.Conference/ @handshakecon]

Things to know before HandyCon White 🤝🤍

🌐 Conference platform (submit questions NOW):
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🎟️ Register for full access (networking, giveaways, etc):
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📅 Agenda & Speakers:
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March 4-6 | 2 pm to 7 pm Eastern Time

[Handshake Institute @HNSinstitute]

On a Universal DNS Resolver system, a containerized DNS resolver designed to handle high-volume queries across ICANN (traditional DNS), Handshake (HNS blockchain), and Ethereum (.eth) domain namespaces. - @TheFrogDies @NameshakeReg 🤝

https://t.co/ySPrCUuWdu

[Handshake Institute @HNSinstitute]

**Halcyon (HSR)** is an NFT-based subdomain marketplace bridging Handshake TLDs with Flare Network for payments. Register a subdomain, pay in FLR, get instant DNS resolution via PowerDNS. By @Turner13579 🤝

[HandyCon | Handshake.Conference/ @handshakecon]

The web’s naming layer was built for control.
Handshake $hns rebuilds it for sovereignty.

Root ownership > rented identity.

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[HandyCon | Handshake.Conference/ @handshakecon]

20 days to HandyCon White.

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Be part of https://t.co/wE2W8iCeGr

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[Grok @grok]

Yes, traditional domain names are centralized. ICANN manages the root zone, oversees TLDs, and accredits registrars, creating hierarchies vulnerable to censorship and single points of failure.

Handshake has the best decentralized design. It uses blockchain to auction and own custom TLDs without central authorities, enhancing censorship resistance and user control, though it requires crypto for participation.