Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about leasing subdomains from ENSv2 Marketplace™.
General
What is an ENS domain?
ENS (Ethereum Name Service) domains are human-readable names for Ethereum addresses, like yourname.eth. They work like DNS for Web3 — instead of sharing a long hex address, you can use a simple name for payments, websites, and identity.
How many domains does ENSv2 Marketplace™ have?
We own 2,677 premium ENS domains focused on real-world utility. Infrastructure, DeFi, validators, AI agents, compliance, and protocol-level names across 15 verticals and 170+ segments. Every domain acquired at $5–6 registration during bear market conditions.
Are these domains actually owned by you?
Yes, 100%. Every domain is secured in a Ledger hardware wallet on Ethereum L1. You can verify ownership on-chain. We don’t list domains we don’t own.
What makes your domains “premium”?
We focus on infrastructure and utility terms — the names protocols actually need: orchestrators, executors, validators, ZK provers, identity primitives, compliance registries, and settlement infrastructure. These aren’t speculation names — they’re functional namespaces for serious Web3 builders and enterprises.
Do you sell domains?
No — lease only. Parent domains are never sold. Our business model is subdomain leasing: you lease a subdomain under one of our premium parent names at an annual rate. The parent name stays in our portfolio permanently, giving you long-term infrastructure stability and the 20-year renewal guarantee.
Leasing & Pricing
How do I lease a subdomain?
Simple:
- Browse our full portfolio or featured names to find the parent domain you want
- Email us at info@ensv2marketplace.com with the parent domain and your desired subdomain name
- We confirm availability and provide lease terms
- Annual lease payment in ETH or stablecoin (USDC)
- Full subdomain control — no wallet connection to our site required
How much does subdomain leasing cost?
Annual lease pricing is based on the parent domain’s valuation tier. Base rates range from $100/year to $10,000/year across 20 tiers. Names with transferable rights carry a 1.5× multiplier on the standard rate. Each domain card shows the subdomain lease rate. See our full pricing table for the complete breakdown.
Are lease rates negotiable?
No. Lease rates are fixed and consistent for all tenants. Our pricing is already competitive given the portfolio scale and quality. Rates are set by the parent domain’s score tier (1–20) — no exceptions, no negotiations.
What payment methods do you accept?
ETH or stablecoin (USDC). ENSv2 supports stablecoin payments from any EVM chain — no manual bridging required. Annual lease paid directly, no middlemen.
Subdomain Leasing
How does subdomain leasing work?
You get full control of a subdomain under one of our premium parent domains. Set your own records, use it for wallets, websites, contracts — functionally equivalent to owning a primary ENS name. We retain ownership of the parent domain permanently.
How is my subdomain set up?
Through the ENS Manager app. We create the subdomain under the parent name and assign control to your wallet address. Everything happens on-chain through official ENS tooling — no wallet connection to our site, fully verifiable. Once set up, you have immediate full control to set records, point to contracts, and use it however you need.
What are the lease terms?
Annual leases. Pay per year, renew as long as you want. Pricing locked at lease initiation — no surprise increases mid-lease. ENSv2’s on-chain roles system enforces the terms in the registry contract, so your subdomain rights are cryptographically guaranteed for the lease period.
What happens if I stop paying?
Your subdomain expires and control returns to us. No penalties, no drama. ENSv2 handles clean expiry automatically — when a lease ends the subdomain vanishes from the registry instantly, no zombie records. New tenants start with a completely clean slate.
What are ENS renewal fees?
ENS charges annual renewal fees on parent domains: $5/year for 5+ character domains, $160/year for 4-character, $640/year for 3-character. These go to the ENS DAO. We handle all renewals on our parent domains — you just pay your annual subdomain lease rate. We also offer a 20-year renewal guarantee on any parent domain you lease under.
Can I use the subdomain immediately after leasing?
Yes. Once your subdomain is set up on-chain, you have full immediate control. Set it as your primary name, point it to contracts, use it for payments — functionally equivalent to owning a primary ENS name from day one.
Ontological Sets & ENSv2
What are Vertical Namespace Sets?
Curated groups of related domains organized around a common infrastructure theme — for example, our ZK Infrastructure set includes zkengine, zkprover, zkverifier, zkvmexecutor, and related names. We have 15 Verticals across all major verticals. See the Ontological Sets page for the full list ranked by total lease value.
Can I lease across multiple Ontological Sets?
Absolutely. Ontological Sets are recommendations, not rigid packages. Want 3 subdomains from one set and 2 from another? Done. Build whatever combination fits your infrastructure needs. Contact us to discuss custom arrangements.
What is ENSv2?
ENSv2 is the upcoming ENS protocol upgrade deploying on Ethereum L1 — not a separate L2. ENS Labs confirmed in February 2026 that ENSv2 stays on Ethereum L1 after gas costs fell 99% in one year, making a dedicated rollup unnecessary. Key upgrades include a new hierarchical registry system (each .eth name gets its own smart contract registry), a flexible roles system replacing the old fuses model, trustless subdomain leasing with on-chain guarantees, and a universal resolver that works across 60+ chains. Our entire portfolio was architected around ENSv2 from the start.
Can I lease subdomains now before ENSv2 launches?
Yes. We offer manual direct leasing arrangements now for enterprises and protocols that need subdomains immediately. Contact us and we’ll set it up through the current ENS system. When ENSv2 launches, leasing transitions to the fully automated smart contract infrastructure.
Trust & Security
How do I know this isn’t a scam?
- Verify on-chain: All our domains are publicly visible and verifiable in our hardware wallet on Ethereum L1
- Never connect your wallet: Subdomain setup uses standard ENS Manager tooling — no interaction with our site required
- No upfront payment without agreement: Discuss terms first, pay only when ready
- On-chain enforcement: ENSv2 roles system encodes your subdomain rights in the registry contract — verifiable by anyone
- USPTO trademark: ENSv2 Marketplace™ is a registered trademark, serial number 99524052
Why should I trust you with a lease?
Subdomain leases under ENSv2 are on-chain smart contract relationships. Once set up, we can’t arbitrarily revoke them — your subdomain control is cryptographically guaranteed for the lease period. Beyond the technical guarantees, our business model depends entirely on long-term lease relationships. A happy tenant who renews every year is far more valuable than a one-time arrangement.
What if you get hacked?
Hardware wallet security. All parent domains are held on a Ledger Nano hardware wallet — private keys never touch an internet-connected device. A remote hack cannot access hardware-wallet-secured names. We also use a dedicated machine, separate email, and separate MetaMask instance specifically for this portfolio, hardened after an early security incident in 2025. If the worst somehow happened during an active lease, your ENSv2 subdomain rights are still encoded in the on-chain registry contract and enforceable independently of our wallet.
Do I need a special wallet to receive a subdomain?
Any Ethereum wallet works. MetaMask, Rainbow, Ledger, Trezor — if it holds ETH and supports the ENS protocol (essentially all modern wallets do), it can receive and control an ENS subdomain.