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 🤝

1/ The past two weeks marked a turning point in U.S. crypto policy. Momentum is building behind stablecoin legislation, and clear rules are closer than ever. Here's what happened and what’s next. 🧵

In two weeks, we'll bring the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act to the House Floor, which give rules of the road for digital assets and dollar-backed payment stablecoins. Watch more @FoxNews ⬇️

🤔A Fediverse Fix for TikTok Troubles? 🚫 Professor Hillary Brill has some ideas. Read on @Medium medium.com/@dwebpolicy/8615a… or on our site decentralizedfuturecouncil.o…

Really interesting development.

8 takeaways from "What Policymakers Need to Know About the Fediverse" on @Medium. Everything from privacy to content moderation to antitrust safe harbors to cryptocurrencies. Read decentralizedfuturecouncil.o…

An incredible moment for our industry in Washington. The Republican platform includes a section on crypto that makes the simple, correct case: let this transformative technology thrive in America. We encourage political candidates from both parties to embrace this perspective. cdn.nucleusfiles.com/be/beb1…

Tech journalist @CaseyNewton is as excited as us about the "fediverse" maybe, just maybe, creating a more positive vision for the future of the Internet. Check his June 20 edition of @platformer! Check out our What Policymakers Need to Know Fediverse event youtube.com/watch?v=B9YMvDeJ…

The video of "The Fediverse, What Policymakers Need To Know" is now online along with transcript. The expert panel featured @AmyofAlexandria @mmasnick Hillary Brill @GtownTechLaw and Ross Schulman @EFF 📺 Watch lnkd.in/ej-4GyXr 👓 Read Transcript lnkd.in/eqvZEfKh

The #Fediverse is rising! What do policymakers need to know? 📅 Join us 6/11 where @AmyofAlexandria @mmasnick Hillary Brill @GtownTechLaw and Ross Schulman @EFF break it all down. #threads #mastadon #bluesky RSVP fediversepolicy.eventbrite.c…

📢 Applauding the passage of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation will enhance responsible innovation, consumer protection, and financial inclusion. A step forward for fintech. #Fintech #FIT21 #Innovation #FinancialInclusion

Eternal AI has teamed up with FileCoin to build a fairer AI system. @Filecoin will provide decentralized storage for AI models, while Eternal AI, with its network of AI agents, will provide decentralized inference. Welcome to the future of Crypto x AI. eternalai.org

In the not-too-distant future, every purchase will be done digitally over the Internet. We have two options: 1⃣ Everyone in the world can see every purchase 2⃣ We use privacy-based crypto like Tornado/@zcash We must protect option2⃣ As @molly0xFFF says: Privacy is a human right

FIT21 Bill Progressive Playback 🔥 Missed the highlights from yesterday’s pivotal crypto vote? If you found it hard to follow all the Progressive moves, #butterscotchMedia has got you covered. Check Out Our Replay: bit.ly/45axpOV butterscotch.media

Big week for #web3 and innovation.

Wait, is @AlaskaAir based?

I enjoyed speaking at the Digital Assets Briefing for Democrats hosted by @RepWileyNickel. Great to have so many Members of Congress attend & ask questions. It was a substantive & lively discussion with former US Rep Tim Ryan, Greg Schultz, Jeremy Sheridan, Chris Michalakis.

When it comes to US crypto policy, it's all hands on deck Solana Foundation 🤝 Polygon Labs Props to @RebeccaRettig1 and @amiravalliani for making this happen

How to Buy a Domain Name on Handshake (HNS) x.com/i/broadcasts/1yoJMwgvY…

Rep. @PatrickMcHenry's expertise on emerging technologies like AI and #Web3 will be sorely missed in Congress.