What crypto wallet works with .bidlive domains?

Any EVM-compatible wallet works: MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, Trust Wallet, and more. Coinbase Wallet is recommended for beginners because it has built-in Base network support.

How much does a .bidlive domain cost?

Standard domains cost $10-50, premium domains $50-500+. Plus less than $0.01 in gas fees on Base blockchain. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal fees ever.

How long does it take to buy a .bidlive domain?

About 5 minutes if your wallet is already set up with ETH. The blockchain transaction itself confirms in 1-3 seconds on Base.

Do I need to renew my .bidlive domain?

No. Unlike traditional domains, .bidlive domains are NFTs you own forever. There are no annual renewal fees. The only way to lose it is if you transfer it or lose access to your wallet.

What is Base blockchain?

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built by Coinbase. It has the same security as Ethereum but with transaction fees under $0.01 and 2-second confirmation times. .bidlive domains are minted on Base.

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Beginner Friendly 6 min read

Quick Setup: Buying Your .bidlive NFT Domain with Any Crypto Wallet

Step-by-step beginner's guide to registering and managing your .bidlive domain directly from your wallet—no intermediaries, no complexity.

~5 minutes

Setup time

<$0.01

Gas fees on Base

Own Forever

No renewals

GotTLDs Team

Jan 3, 2026 6 min read

What You'll Learn

Choose the right wallet for NFT domains
Connect to Base blockchain (Coinbase L2)
Register your .bidlive domain step-by-step
Manage and transfer your domain NFT
Troubleshoot common issues

Zero crypto experience? You're in the right place.

Full Transparency

We're GotTLDs.com, a startup operating the .bidlive domain registry. This guide teaches you to buy our product—but we'll be straight with you about costs, limitations, and alternatives. All steps are accurate as of January 2026.

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? What's an NFT Domain? (30-Second Explainer)

Traditional domains (.com, .io) = You rent from a registrar. They can revoke it. You pay yearly.

NFT domains (.bidlive) = You own an NFT stored in your crypto wallet. No middleman. No renewals. Yours forever.

Traditional Domains

• Annual fees ($10-50/year)
• Registrar controls your domain
• Can be seized by governments
• Lost if you miss renewal

.bidlive NFT Domains

• One-time purchase (own forever)
• You control via private key
• Censorship resistant
• Can't expire or be taken

0 Before You Start (What You Need)

Crypto Wallet

MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any EVM-compatible wallet

ETH on Base

~$30-100 worth of ETH on Base network (for domain + tiny gas)

5 Minutes

That's literally all it takes once your wallet is ready

No crypto yet? Easiest path: Download Coinbase Wallet app → Buy ETH directly → Bridge to Base (built-in feature). Takes ~10 minutes total. Get Coinbase Wallet →

1Choose & Set Up Your Wallet

Any wallet that supports Ethereum and EVM chains works. Here are the most popular options—all free to download:

MetaMask

Browser extension + mobile

Most popular wallet. 30M+ users. Works everywhere.

Best for beginners

Coinbase Wallet

Mobile + browser extension

Built-in Base support. Easy ETH buying.

Recommended for Base

Rainbow

Mobile app (iOS/Android)

Beautiful design. Great NFT display.

Mobile-first

Trust Wallet

Mobile + browser extension

Binance-backed. Multi-chain support.

Good for multi-chain

Critical Security Step

When you create a wallet, you'll receive a 12 or 24-word seed phrase. This IS your wallet. Anyone with these words owns your assets.

Write it on paper and store safely
Never screenshot or store digitally
Never share with anyone—ever

2Connect to Base Network

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.bidlive domains live on Base—an Ethereum Layer 2 built by Coinbase. It's fast, cheap, and inherits Ethereum's security.

Base Network Details

Network Name: Base

RPC URL: https://mainnet.base.org

Chain ID: 8453

Currency: ETH

Block Explorer: https://basescan.org

Most wallets auto-detect Base. If prompted, click "Add Network" when connecting to GotTLDs.

Why Base? (Real Numbers)

<$0.01

Average gas fee

2 sec

Transaction time

$10B+

Total value locked

Source: L2Beat, DefiLlama (Jan 2026)

3 Fund Your Wallet with ETH on Base

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You need ETH on Base network to buy your domain. Here are your options ranked by ease:

Easiest

1

Coinbase → Coinbase Wallet

Buy ETH on Coinbase, send to Coinbase Wallet. Select "Base" network when sending. Arrives in seconds.

~2 min Free transfer

2

Bridge from Ethereum

Already have ETH on Ethereum mainnet? Use the official Base Bridge to transfer to Base.

~10 min $2-10 gas (Ethereum side)

3

Buy Directly in Wallet

MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet let you buy ETH with debit card directly. Look for "Buy" button, select Base network.

Instant ~3-5% fee

How Much Do You Need?

Item	Cost
.bidlive domain (standard)	$10-50
.bidlive domain (premium)	$50-500+
Gas fee on Base	<$0.01
Recommended total	$30-100 ETH

Pricing varies by domain length and perceived value. Check exact pricing at GotTLDs.com

4 Register Your .bidlive Domain

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Now the fun part. Here's exactly what happens when you register:

A

Go to GotTLDs.com

Visit gottlds.com and search for your desired domain name.

B

Check Availability

Type your name (e.g., "auction") and click search. If available, you'll see the price.

C

Connect Your Wallet

Click "Connect Wallet" and select your wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.). Approve the connection.

D

Click "Register" & Confirm

Review the price, click Register. Your wallet will pop up asking you to confirm the transaction.

Done! Domain NFT in Your Wallet

Transaction confirms in ~2 seconds. Your .bidlive domain NFT is now in your wallet. You own it forever.

What to Expect

Transaction should confirm in 1-3 seconds on Base
You'll see your domain NFT in wallet's "NFTs" or "Collectibles" tab
View on BaseScan to verify ownership on-chain

5 Managing Your Domain After Purchase

Your .bidlive domain is an NFT—which means you can do everything you'd do with any NFT asset:

Transfer to Another Wallet

Send your domain NFT to any Ethereum/Base address. Use your wallet's "Send" function. Recipient owns it instantly.

List for Sale

List on NFT marketplaces like OpenSea or Blur. Set your price. Buyers pay, you receive crypto automatically.

Point to Website

Configure your domain to resolve to IPFS content or decentralized hosting. Access via Web3 browsers or gateways.

Use as Web3 Identity

Your domain becomes your on-chain identity. Connect to dApps, sign messages, build reputation across Web3.

Key Benefit: No Renewals

Unlike traditional domains that require yearly payments, your .bidlive domain has no renewal fees—ever. The NFT is yours permanently. The only way to lose it is if you transfer it or lose access to your wallet.