Namefi.io

Namefi.io is a domain tokenization service built on Ethereum and Base. Its core business is converting real ICANN-accredited DNS domains (such as .com, .xyz, .io) into NFTs (ERC-721) while keeping the traditional DNS layer fully functional. The token mirrors domain ownership on-chain; transferring the NFT transfers the underlying domain. This dual-layer approach differentiates it from ENS-style pure on-chain names, which cannot resolve in standard browsers without bridges.

Core strengths include: standard ERC-721 compatibility with major NFT marketplaces (OpenSea, Blur) and DeFi lending protocols; self-custody via wallet ownership without registrar accounts; full DNS management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT records) with DNSSEC support; and an MCP server (api.namefi.io/mcp) plus REST API with x402 wallet-signature checkout, enabling AI agents to register and hold domains directly.

Market pain points addressed: traditional domains require custodial registrar accounts, cannot be held or transferred by wallets, and lack composability with smart contracts. ENS-style names solve wallet ownership but break standard DNS usability. Namefi bridges both worlds.

Recent development (2026-03 to 2026-09): Cloudflare's Registrar API entered public beta on 2026-04-15; Namefi delivered its MCP server, x402 USDC checkout via EIP-3009, and llms.txt-based agent discovery. Notably, no platform in this category—including Namefi—has implemented API-enforced spending caps; guardrails remain at the client level. Namefi's llms.txt does not publish a fixed list of supported TLDs, so coverage should be verified directly before committing.