PNS is ready to ship!
Here is a link to the specifics on buying/selling/renewing registered names.
# How PNS Names Work
This document explains all the rules and behaviours of the Dot Naming Service in plain language.
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## Canonical Names (Top-Level Names)
A **canonical name** is a name like `alice.dot` — a full, top-level name that belongs entirely to one person. Think of it like your username on the whole network.
### Registering
- Alice picks a name and pays the registration fee. The fee is **burned** — it does not go to anyone. It is gone forever.
- Her name is valid for exactly **365 days** from the moment she registers it.
- She can only ever hold **one** canonical name at a time. If she already has one, she cannot register another until she gives up the one she has.
### Fees and Name Length
Shorter names cost more than longer ones. The price is set by the network manager and depends on how many characters are in the name:
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