ZNS Launches on COTI Earn with Domain Minting Rewards

🎯 ZNS drops on COTI

By ZNS Connect
Jan 15, 2026, 4:01 PM
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ZNS Integration Goes Live

ZNS has launched its Build module on COTI Earn as part of Season 3: Momentum.​ Users can now mint .​coti domains directly through the platform.​

How to Participate:

  • Navigate to the Build section on COTI Earn
  • Click Mint
  • Create your .​coti domain
  • Receive +1,000 TPS (Token Points) per mint

The integration connects on-chain identity with COTI's reward system.​ Season 3 distributes 1,250,000 $COTI weekly, totaling 15M $COTI for the season.​ Token Points earned through activities like domain minting are redeemable for $COTI at season's end.​

Qualifying strategies require a minimum $10 investment using $COTI, $gCOTI, $USDC, $wBTC, or $wETH.​

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