Aliases
Each Zano user can register with an alias, for example, @easytouse, a human-readable name associated with a payment address and text comment stored in the blockchain. This alias provides a short, easy-to-remember name rather than a long, confusing string of random characters. Blockchain storage ensures that aliases are protected from being altered.
Each alias is assigned to a particular wallet. Only one alias can be created per wallet. To register an alias, select Register an alias from the wallet main window.
To reduce the possibility of phishing, we set limitations on alias registrations. Users can use any combination of the lower-case Latin letters a-z and the Arabic numerals 0-9. Additionally, the length must be a minimum of 6 characters and a maximum of 12.
Aliases shorter than 6 characters can only be issued by the Zano Core Team. Users can win one by participating in our monthly community events.
The comment section will be temporarily stored in the blockchain until it passes a checkpoint. For more information on the pruning mechanism please refer to the whitepaper.
Aliases can be used for more than just Zano transactions. Think of them as a decentralised address book with universal IDs that can be used for various services based on the Zano platform.
You will be able to trade your aliases on a upcoming Alias Auction Platform.