Ownership
Shows the dotNS owner when official Asset Hub reads are configured and reachable.
PlazaNames.dotDevnet
.dot name check
Devnet · Owner · Rules
Before you launch, check the current dotNS Product Devnet rules and owner state for a .dot name.
Check a .dot name
Name rules
Shows whether the name is reserved, PoP-gated, deposit-based, or open.
What to do next
Tells you when to keep, change, or verify the name in official tools.
What is .dot?
A readable .dot name for your launch.
.dot names are managed by dotNS smart contracts on Asset Hub. Plaza Names currently follows the Product Devnet setup, where names can point to resources such as wallet addresses and Product CIDs.
Why check before launch
A name can be registered, reserved, require PoP, need a deposit, or fail the canonical label shape. Plaza Names shows those blockers before you put the name on a token, page, or campaign.
IdentityOwnerRules
How to use it
Pick a name with fewer surprises.
Plaza Names is read-only today. Use it to decide whether to keep the name, change it, or verify it in official dotNS tools.
01
Enter a name
Type the base name. Adding .dot is optional.
02
Check rules
See whether the name is reserved, needs PoP, needs a deposit, or is open.
03
Choose your next step
Registration is not live here yet. Use official tools before you commit the name.
Know which names are actually usable.
This table summarizes the current Product Devnet PopRules. Official owner status is separate and may be unavailable here.
Name formatRuleWho can use itDeposit
Stem <=5 chars
Reserved
Reserved
Who can use itGovernance only
Deposit-
Stem 6-8, no suffix
PoP Full
PoP Full
Who can use itPoP Full holders
DepositFree for eligible accounts
Stem 6-8 + 2 digits
PoP Lite/Full
PoP Lite/Full
Who can use itPoP Lite or Full holders
DepositFree for eligible accounts
Stem >=9, no suffix or +2 digits
Needs deposit
Needs deposit
Who can use itAnyone
DepositRefundable deposit
Answers about .dot names.
Short Product Devnet answers about .dot names, ownership checks, and Plaza Names limits.
What is a .dot name?+
A .dot name is a readable name managed by dotNS smart contracts on Asset Hub. Plaza Names currently follows the Product Devnet setup, where names can point to resources such as wallet addresses and Product CIDs.
dotNS ReferenceIs .dot the same as regular DNS?+
No. DNS is for regular internet domains. dotNS is on-chain and points to Polkadot resources such as Product data.
.dot Name MechanismWhy does Plaza Names split rules and owner checks?+
A name can pass Product Devnet rules but already have an owner, or have no owner but still be blocked by rules. Plaza Names shows the rules first, then owner data when Asset Hub responds.
dotNS ReferenceHow does @polkadot-community-foundation/dotns-cli check a name?+
The CLI reads dotNS contracts on Asset Hub with the selected environment. Plaza Names defaults to Product Devnet and checks owner records, resolver data, and reservation information for the name.
dotNS SDK lookup sourceDoes the CLI use an indexer or centralized database?+
For these checks, the CLI reads contracts directly. Plaza Names follows that model instead of treating Plaza token text as proof of ownership.
dotNS SDK contract callsWhy is plaza.dot marked reserved?+
Current PopRules reserve stems with five or fewer characters. That is why plaza.dot is marked reserved even if no owner is shown.
Registration guideWhat are PoP Full and PoP Lite?+
They are Proof-of-Personhood tiers used by PopRules. Some scarce names are free only for eligible PoP accounts. Official docs note current dotNS tier reads are self-declared until People Chain verification integration ships; Plaza Names does not verify PoP.
Registration guideCan I register directly from Plaza Names?+
Not yet. Plaza Names is read-only for now. Use official Polkadot Product and dotNS tooling with the Product Devnet environment when you need to register.
Developer quickstartWhy does a Product need the Polkadot App?+
The app handles wallet, identity, and signing. A Product asks the app to sign; it does not receive the private key.
Polkadot app client tier