Namebase was a key gateway to the Handshake decentralized naming protocol. It functioned as a primary registrar for Handshake Top-Level Domains (TLDs), allowing users to bid on, win, and manage unique TLDs on the blockchain. Additionally, it operated as a cryptocurrency exchange, enabling users to buy, sell, and trade the Handshake coin (HNS), which is required to participate in domain auctions. The company was acquired by Namecheap in 2021. In 2023, Namebase announced it was shutting down its services and partnered with Bob Wallet to provide a migration path for users to transfer their assets.

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