Getting started with .bit
I. What is .bit?
II. How to get a .bit?
III. How to add data to .bit and use it?
- Add your addresses to your .bit, then everyone can transfer token/NFT with your .bit conveniently.
- Set a .bit alias for your address to have a portable user name in each DApp, a personal homepage URL, a badge, etc.
- No need to set up any data, .bit will automatically build your personal multi-chain NFT store/gallery.
- You can search for .bit account directly in the application to look up the relevant information.
- More interesting applications
IV. .bit account can be an Ethereum NFT
V. FAQ
I. What is .bit?
.bit is your cross-chain decentralized identity (DID) in Web3.0, supporting any public chain. It can be used as a unified digital assets collection account, a portable username in DApps, an account for accessing general Internet services, etc. It is widely used and recognized in Web3.0, and has been integrated by many major wallets and applications. You can find more stats at d.id.
II. How to get a .bit?
Guide: How to get a .bit, your decentralized identity for Web3.0 life?
III. How to add data to .bit and use it?
1. Add your addresses to your .bit, then everyone can transfer token/NFT with your .bit conveniently.
When your friend transfers token/NFT to you, he only needs to enter your .bit account in the recipient input box instead of a lengthy address.
Available in:
imToken, TokenPocket, MathWallet, Huobi Wallet, BitKeep, HyperPay, AlphaWallet, ViaWallet, MIBAO…
How do I add my addresses to .bit?
Step 1:
Go to the .bit DApp and click on the account you want to manage.
Step 2:
In the Address field, add your addresses of each chain. Select the corresponding chain and enter your address. If you have more than one address in the same chain, you can add labels for them.
Step 3:
Save and sign. Wait about five minutes for package and then it will take effect.
2. Set a .bit alias for your address to have a portable user name in each DApp, a personal homepage URL, a badge, etc. Unexpected surprises are waiting for you.
Set a .bit alias for your address. When you use your address to log in DApp, NFT browser, etc., different products will show your .bit as a username, use your .bit to generate a unique URL, or use it to generate an identity badge, etc… Cool and interesting. Highly recommended!
In Apps like YokaiSwap, WePiggy, Evolution Land, das.la, ShowMe etc., your .bit will be displayed as your username when you log in with your address.
Apps like UniPass, 5Degrees, CrypNote will generate a unique .bit identity badge for you when you log in with your address.
Apps like RSS3, CrypNote will generate the corresponding URL for you. E.g nftgallery.bit.cheers.bio.
How to set a .bit alias for your address?
Step 1:
Step 2:
Select or enter a .bit account, save and sign. Wait about five minutes for package. Then it will take effect.
If the setting failed, see the reasons Reasons for failure
3. No need to set up any data, .bit will automatically build your personal multi-chain NFT store/gallery.
If you own satoshi.bit, you will automatically have satoshi.bit.cc website. Bit.cc will automatically show NFT, POAP, etc. on multiple chains with the Owner address of this .bit account.
If you change your nickname to your .bit account in Jike App, you will automatically get an NFT BOX showing the NFTs of the Owner address of the .bit account.
4. You can search for .bit account directly in the application to look up the relevant information.
In NFTSCAN, NFTGo, 5Degrees and other applications, you can search for .bit accounts and look up information about the .bit account owner address directly. For example, the latest casting NFT data, transfer transaction records and related social information tied to it.
5. Decentralize Your Website with IPFS and Connect to Your .bit Name.
You can decentralize your website with IPFS, and then show your IPFS content on your bit.cc page. (No fee and no gas)
How to host a website using The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and .bit?
Step 1:
Step 2:
Add the IPFS hash to the data of your .bit account. Go to the .bit DApp and click on the account you want to connect to. Manage your .bit account and add the IPFS hash to the data and save.
*You don’t need to pay any fee or gas for the content to be added to your account.
Congratulations! Enjoy your IPFS + .bit website!
After the transaction is verified you can go to xxxxx.bit.cc and view your IPFS website!
6. More interesting applications
Some developers have provided different applications based on .bit. Enjoy yourselves!
For example:
- Registration tools and .bit Big Data: das.la
Explore more interesting applications…
IV. .bit account can be an Ethereum NFT
V. FAQ
Passkey FAQ
Q: What is Passkey?
Passkey is a next-generation authentication experience that can fully replace passwords and private keys. It is based on the industry standard for account authentication and is easier to use and more secure than passwords. Using Passkey can bring you a smoother verification experience and avoid various security risks caused by private keys and passwords.
Also, because Passkey is based on industry standards, you can use it on many different platforms.
To learn more about Passkey, you can check out Apple’s introduction to Passkey security.
Q: What does Passkey require?
In short, we recommend you update the operating system and browser to the latest version to use the Passkey. Here are the specifics:
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Laptop or desktop running at least Windows 10, macOS Ventura, or ChromeOS 109
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Mobile device running at least iOS 16, or Android 9 supporting GMS (Google Mobile Service)
Your computer or mobile device also needs to be using a supported browser, such as:
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Chrome 109 or higher
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Safari 16 or later
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Edge 109 or above
To create and use Passkey, your device must have the following features enabled:
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Screen Lock
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Bluetooth
For security concerns, you may not be able to create a Passkey in your browser’s incognito mode.
Q: How to use Passkey?
For compatibility reasons, we recommend that you create and use Passkey in major browsers, such as Safari, Edge, Chrome, Firefox browsers.
Go to any Passkey-enabled app (eg app.did.id), and click the “Connect” button. This button can usually be found in the upper right corner of the application page. After clicking, select the “By Passkey" button and follow the prompts.
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Windows
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If you’re using Windows 10 or later, you can use Passkey. To store a Passkey, you must first set up Windows Hello. Windows Hello does not currently support syncing or backup, so Passkey is only saved to your computer. If your computer is lost or the operating system is reinstalled, you will not be able to recover your Passkey. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you add additional trusted devices after the creation is complete here.
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To use features like Passkey Management and Passkey AutoFill, your computer must be running Windows 11 version 22H2 or later.
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Passkey on Windows works across browsers.
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macOS
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Important: Passkey on macOS does not support cross-browser authentication. For example, a Passkey you create in Safari won’t work in Chrome, and vice versa.
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Use the Safari browser on macOS to create: Your Passkey will be automatically synchronized in the iCloud account you are logged in through the iCloud keychain function at the moment it is created. The Passkey can then be used on other devices signed-in with the same iCloud account, with the iCloud Keychain function turned on.
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Use other browsers to create on macOS: the Passkey you created in other browsers will only be saved in the current browser environment, once the browser is uninstalled or reset, or the browser file used to create Passkey is deleted , you will not be able to restore the Passkey.
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Android
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To store and use Passkey, your device must be running Android 9.0 or higher and have GMS (Google Mobile Service). Once your Passkey is created, you can use your Google account to sync it across your different Android devices.
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Passkey on Android works across browsers.
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iPhone & iPad
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Passkey is available on your device running iOS or iPadOS 16 or later. Your Passkey will be stored and synced between iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices via iCloud Keychain.
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Linux
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Depending on your Linux distribution and the browser you are using, the availability of the Passkey feature is unknown. We recommend that you use other devices to create and use Passkey.
Q: What are some benefits of using Passkey?
With Passkey, you don’t need to manage and remember private keys or passwords for your digital assets, you can access your account only by using the encryption method used by your device, such as face recognition, fingerprint recognition, etc., and communicate with various applications that support Passkey Interaction can provide you with a safer and more convenient interaction experience.
Q: How safe is Passkey?
All Passkeys are generated locally by the device and verified by the user’s fingerprint, face or device PIN, and will not leave your device, and there is no risk of Passkey leakage.
Q: How convenient is Passkey?
When you use Passkey, you don’t need to create, protect or remember anything, just use your device’s encryption method, such as face recognition, fingerprint recognition, etc., to access your account, which is better than unlocking the account with a private key and password, offering a great improvement in convenience. At the same time, you can also access the assets managed by your Passkey on other devices by setting up trusted devices, or synchronizing Passkey with iCloud keychain.
Q: How to keep my Passkey safe?
Important: The password manager in the macOS or Windows version of the Chrome browser can delete the Passkey you created, please check carefully before proceeding.
You don’t need to keep the Passkey, because the Passkey will only be saved in your device, and no one can get it. However, we strongly recommend that you add multiple devices that you frequently use personally to your Passkey as trusted devices after creating the Passkey, so as to avoid asset loss due to device loss.
Q: What are trusted devices?
Trusted devices are other devices that can access the assets of the Passkey you created. It can be any device that supports Passkey, such as Mac, PC, smartphone, iPad, etc. For security reasons, we recommend that you only add your private devices as trusted devices to avoid asset loss.
Q: When should I add trusted devices?
For security reasons, we recommend having at least one device as your trusted device at all times except for one of the following.
- For Safari users using macOS and iPhone and iPad users, the Passkey you create will be safely kept in the iCloud keychain, so there is no need to add additional trusted devices.
Q: I lost my trusted device, how can I protect my assets from theft?
Accessing your assets with Passkey requires your device to be unlocked, so whoever gets your device cannot access your assets.
If you want to revoke the lost trust device’s access to your assets, you can use any other trusted device, enter any application that supports Passkey (such as app.did.id), click your account icon in the upper right corner, and find your lost trust Devices, and select “Revoke” in the right menu to remove the lost trusted devices’ access to your assets.
Q: Can I revoke trusted device’s access?
If you want to revoke the lost trust device’s access to your assets, you can use any other trusted device, enter any application that supports Passkey (such as app.did.id), click your account icon in the upper right corner, and find your lost trust Devices, and select “Revoke” in the right menu to remove the lost trusted devices’ access to your assets.
Q: I have created a Passkey, but I can’t connect with Passkey?
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macOS users
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Please make sure you are creating and logging into Passkey in the same browser environment. Passkey on macOS does not currently support cross-browser use.
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iPhone and iPad users
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Make sure you have iCloud Keychain turned on in Settings - Apple ID - iCloud.
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Windows users
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Make sure you didn’t delete your Passkey with Chrome’s password manager.
If you’re still having trouble accessing your Passkey, head over to our Discord community for help.