Sahara Domain Service Reaches 51,000 Registrations Milestone
Sahara Domain Service Reaches 51,000 Registrations Milestone
🌵 Desert Domains Take Over

The Sahara Name Service (ZNS) has achieved significant growth on its testnet, reaching over 51,000 .sahara domain registrations. This marks a substantial increase from 40,000 registrations reported just five days ago.
Key developments:
- Rapid scaling on chain 313313
- Currently ranked #12 among all ERC721 tokens on Sahara
- Integration with AI-powered identity features
- Part of the Sahara Incubation Program
Users can explore and mint domains at ZNS Bio.
The platform continues to expand its Web3 identity infrastructure, combining blockchain technology with AI capabilities.
🌵 ZNS Connect has applied for the Sahara Incubation Program! 🪪 Mint your .sahara domain now: zns.bio/search?network… 📈 Already ranked #12 among all ERC721 tokens on Sahara — with 4,000+ mints! 🚪 If you're building on @SaharaLabsAI too — apply here:
Layer3 Launches .SPEED Domains with ZNS Integration

Layer3 has partnered with Sonic Labs to launch .SPEED domains through the ZNS (ZNS Connect Name Service) system. Key features: - Claim CUBE tokens - Mint personalized identities - Replace complex 0x addresses with readable domains The integration runs on what they're calling ZNS fast technology, aiming to improve transaction speeds on the fastest EVM chain. [Try it now](http://app.layer3.xyz/activations/sonic-rush-zns-connect) *Note: This represents a significant step toward more user-friendly blockchain interactions.*
ZNS Connect Launches on KITE AI Layer 1 Network

ZNS Connect has launched on KITE AI, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for AI operations. The integration enables users to: - Mint custom .KITE domain names - Access testnet features via faucet - Create Web3 identities on the AI-focused chain Users can now claim their domains through [ZNS Bio](https://zns.bio/search?network=testnet&chain=2368) and access testnet funds through the [KITE faucet](https://faucet.gokite.ai/). The service is currently running on testnet, offering free domain registrations for early adopters. *Try it now: Visit ZNS Bio to secure your preferred .KITE domain name.*
ZNS Native Integration Coming to MetaMask

MetaMask is set to integrate ZNS (ZNS Connect Name Service) natively into its wallet interface in 2025. This integration will enable: - Direct .domain resolution within MetaMask - Seamless sending and receiving across EVM chains - No need for additional extensions or tab switching The update builds on previous domain functionality introduced in late 2024, which required MetaMask version 12.4.2 or higher. This native integration represents a significant streamlining of the user experience for domain name resolution in Web3 transactions. Users will be able to use simple domain logic for cross-chain interactions directly from their wallet interface.
ZNS Connect Launches Developer SDK for Web3 Identity Integration
ZNS Connect has released a new JavaScript/TypeScript SDK for developers to integrate decentralized identity features into Web3 applications. The toolkit enables: - Minting and managing blockchain domain names - Retrieving domain metadata and social information - Building Web3 profile pages - Integration with ZNS Subgraph and APIs **Key Benefits:** - Plug-and-play identity system for developers - Revenue sharing opportunities for platforms - Human-readable usernames for end users - Non-custodial NFT domains Get started at [docs.znsconnect.io](https://docs.znsconnect.io)