Doginals names and the .doginals ending
Doginals names are Dogecoin names stored as Doginal inscriptions. Learn what Doginals are, how .doginals names work and how to claim one before it is taken.
Search a .doginals name →Doginals are inscriptions on the Dogecoin blockchain: data such as images, text or HTML written into Dogecoin transactions and tied to a specific coin, much like Ordinals on Bitcoin. The Doginals protocol was published as open source in early 2023 and kicked off Dogecoin NFT collections, DRC-20 tokens and marketplaces. Doginals names use the same mechanism for identity: a short text inscription that says "this name belongs to whoever holds this inscription".
What is a .doginals name?
On DNS, every name is a Doginal, whatever its ending. The .doginals ending is the one made for the community: collectors, artists, collection founders and marketplace traders who want a handle like pixeldog.doginals. It sits next to .doge and .dogecoin as a separate namespace.
Why a name as an inscription?
- You hold it. The name lives in your wallet like any other Doginal. No account, no password.
- It is portable. Any wallet or indexer that reads Doginals can see it.
- It is tradeable. Sell it on the DNS marketplace or send it to a friend.
- First come, first served. The first valid inscription of a name owns it, which is easy for anyone to verify.
Ideas for .doginals names
Collection names, artist handles, your X username, short words, numbers and emoji. Founders often claim the .doginals name of their collection early so holders can find the official handle. If you hold a Doginal collection, claiming the matching name under all three endings keeps impersonators out.
Keeping Doginals names safe
Hold names in a wallet that supports inscriptions. Wallets that do not understand Doginals may spend the coin carrying a name as an ordinary fee input. DNS never asks for your seed phrase; you approve every transaction in your own wallet.
Cost and renewals
At launch the name is free and you pay only the Dogecoin network fee for the inscription. There is no yearly renewal in the current release.
Claim one
Search for your name on the homepage, or read the registration guide first. For how lookups and resolution work, see Doge DNS.
Frequently asked questions
What are Doginals?
Doginals are inscriptions on the Dogecoin blockchain, similar to Bitcoin Ordinals. They let data such as images, text or names be stored on-chain and owned by a wallet.
What is a .doginals name?
A Dogecoin name ending in .doginals, inscribed as a Doginal and held in your wallet. It is one of three endings on DNS, alongside .doge and .dogecoin.
Are all DNS names Doginals?
Yes. Every name on DNS, whether .doge, .dogecoin or .doginals, is stored as a Doginal inscription.
Which wallet should I use for Doginals names?
Any Dogecoin wallet that supports Doginals inscriptions, so the coin carrying your name is not spent by accident.