Imagine buying an NFT that expires every year unless you keep paying the issuer. Weird, right? So why do we accept that model for domains? Introducing Irrevocable Domains on Namebase. TLD owners can now give their registrants another choice: Mint the domain permanently. - No renewal bill next year. - No expiration date. - No registry revocation of the NFT. Handshake decentralizes the TLD. Ethereum makes the registered domain permanently ownable. Namebase resolves the namespace. 🤝

One more thing... Namebase Wallet is already mobile. 📱 The official iOS and Android apps are awaiting App Store and Google Play approval, but you don't have to wait. 🤖 Android: Download the APK and install directly 🍎 iOS: Download the IPA and sideload it now Both are available at namebase.io/wallet Your keys. Your names. In your pocket. 🤝 xitter.cf/NamebaseHQ/status/2092…

Your keys. Your names. Today we're launching Namebase Wallet — a new self-custody home for Handshake. Hold your HNS. Hold your TLDs. Participate in auctions. Manage on-chain DNS. And for the first time... Resolve Handshake names directly from your wallet. Under the hood, it's powered by our new node, built for much faster synchronization with much less storage. Starting fresh? Create a new wallet => namebase.io/wallet Use Bob or Shake Wallet? Restore your existing wallet using your recovery keys — easily bringing your HNS and names into a totally new Handshake experience. Your keys. Your names. 🤝

The new Namebase is live! namebase.io Today marks a new chapter for Namebase. We've evolved into a non-custodial registry and registrar for decentralized domains. With the new platform you can now: • 🌐 Register domains on Handshake TLDs • 🏷️ List and operate your own Handshake TLD • 💲 Set your own pricing and price rules • ⭐ Create premium and reserved names • 🔑 Receive payments directly to your own wallet • 📊 Manage your registry through a simple dashboard • 📤 Withdraw your "staked" Handshake TLDs or migrate them to the new platform We look forward to quickly adding new features, new options, additional protocols, and upgraded infrastructure as requested by the community. NOTE: If you previously purchased SLDs through one of our partner registrars (PorkBun, Namecheap, 101, Encrica, HNSID, etc)... support for claiming those domains into your Namebase account is coming soon. REMINDER: Namebase no longer provides custody services. If you still hold assets on the old Namebase, withdraw your assets (HNS, BTC, and TLDs) from sunset.namebase.io before October 1st, 2026.

📣 Namebase Update 📣 CURRENT STATUS of Namebase.io ✅ BTC withdrawals are LIVE ✅ HNS withdrawals are LIVE ✅ Transfers of unstaked names are available ⏳ Withdrawals of staked TLDs remain disabled As Namebase continues its wind-down process, we strongly encourage all users to withdraw their BTC, HNS, and transferable names at their earliest convenience. 🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨 NAMEBASE IS NO LONGER RENEWING OR AUTO-RENEWING NAMES. • Users are responsible for withdrawing or transferring names to a wallet, registrar, or service where future renewals can be managed. • All names are renewed as part of the withdrawal or transfer process. • If you intend to keep a name long-term, please make arrangements to transfer or withdraw it. • Names left on the platform will NOT be renewed by Namebase and may expire according to their expiration date. REGARDING STAKED TLDS: • Withdrawals of staked TLDs remain disabled while we finalize a registry solution for existing SLD holders. • Before enabling staked TLD withdrawals, we intend to have a registry solution in place to provide continuity for active SLD registrations and registry services. • ALL STAKED TLDS WILL BE RENEWED BY NAMEBASE. • Staked TLD owners do not need to take any action at this time. • Additional information regarding staked TLD withdrawals will be provided once the registry transition plan is finalized. REGARDING SLDS: • Any SLD that would have expired on or after January 1, 2025 has been placed into a grace period. • No action is required from SLD holders at this time. • The grace period will remain in effect until the new registry is launched. • All HNS ID SLD holders are included in this grace period and will be carried forward to the new registry. Namebase remains in the process of winding down operations. We will continue to share updates regarding the registry transition, SLDs, HNS ID, staked TLD withdrawals, and the remaining wind-down schedule as additional details become available. We strongly encourage users to withdraw BTC, HNS, and transferable names as soon as practical rather than waiting for future wind-down milestones. For individual assistance, please write [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and continued support. 🤝

📢 New Namebase Update While we do not intend to continue operating a custodial platform, we believe we have found a path forward for Namebase as a non-custodial Handshake registry and infrastructure provider. To make that transition possible, Namebase will be taken offline in approximately 72 hours while we migrate data and infrastructure to a new architecture. When Namebase returns: ✅ BTC withdrawals will be available ✅ HNS withdrawals will be available ✅ Staked name withdrawals will be available ✅ Users will be able to opt into the new non-custodial Namebase Registry ✅ HNS ID will return as part of the broader Namebase Registry platform Expected Timeline: • BTC, HNS, and TLD (including staked) withdrawals/transfers should become back on line and available approximately 24 hours after shutdown. • The new non-custodial Namebase Registry will take a bit longer. We currently expect it to be available within 1–2 weeks, though we are optimistic it may be ready sooner. HNS ID, registry services, and domain infrastructure will come together under a unified non-custodial architecture designed to support the next chapter of the Handshake ecosystem. More details on withdrawals, registry participation, migrations, and timelines will be shared soon. Thank you for your patience and support. 🤝

What’s Happening! Starting February 1, Namebase will pause all user activity so we can migrate to a new entity and fully rebuilt and reconstructed system. This is a deliberate, planned migration to a new system that is designed to improve long-term security, reliability, functionality, and sustainability. Once this process begins: - User logins will be disabled - Auctions, bids, transfers, and withdrawals will be paused - The platform will be temporarily offline - This pause is required to safely complete the migration Timeline Start date: February 1, 2026 Expected downtime: 3–4 weeks Access during downtime - None (platform fully offline) - We will reopen only after the migration is complete and the system has been fully tested What Happens to Your Funds and Names Namebase is a custody platform. The safety of user assets is the top priority. - All funds and Handshake names remain secure throughout the migration - No action is required to keep assets safe - If you do nothing, everything will be available exactly as-is when Namebase reopens What You May Want to Do Before February 1 Withdrawals If you plan to use funds elsewhere during the downtime: - Withdraw funds before February 1 - Withdrawals will not be available once the migration begins Participating in Auctions During Downtime If you want to continue bidding or participating in Handshake auctions while Namebase is offline, you can do so via: Bobwallet.io Shakestation.io - To withdraw, you must move any funds or names before February 1. What’s Coming The new Namebase will have many new features the community has been asking for, including: - A secondary market for SLD buying and selling ☑️ - Secondary auctions for both TLDs and SLDs ☑️ These additions are part of a comprehensive overhaul and effort to make the new Namebase a more robust platform that is better suited for long-term growth in the Handshake ecosystem. Staying Informed: Updates will be shared through: - Email notifications - Dashboard messages - Discord and official status channels We’ll continue to communicate progress throughout the migration. This is a planned migration to a fully rebuilt platform, not a shutdown. The goal is to come back stronger, safer, and more capable than before. Thank you for your patience and trust. We look forward to welcoming you back once the migration is complete. — The new Namebase Team 🤝