Rootstock Name Service (RNS) review

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Rootstock Name Service (RNS), also called RIF Name Service, is a decentralized naming service for Rootstock users who want readable names in place of blockchain addresses. Its .rsk names can resolve to wallet and other blockchain addresses, and the web manager lets owners create subdomains, transfer domain ownership, and associate IPFS or IPNS websites. It is aimed at solo users and small teams in the Rootstock ecosystem rather than buyers looking for a general-purpose domain registrar.

Resolution is the product’s central strength. RNS supports multichain address resolution and reverse lookup from an address to a name, while compatible wallets and decentralized applications can integrate with its names. Listed wallet integrations include MetaMask, Liquality, WalletConnect, Ledger, Trezor and D’Cent. The service is open source and uses a decentralized registry, resolver and registrar architecture. These features make it a fit for Rootstock users who need readable identifiers across supported chains or want a name tied to a decentralized website; the single listed extension keeps its naming scope focused.

Registration is paid, with separate first-year domain registration and additional-year renewal. The first-year plan registers one RNS domain, while renewal extends an existing domain. According to Rootstock’s help information, registration pricing is given in RIF tokens, so its fiat value varies with the token price. There is no free plan. Support is through documentation, so buyers who need broader support options or a wider selection of domain extensions may prefer another service. RNS is the more natural choice for Rootstock users specifically seeking .rsk wallet names and website links.

Rootstock Name Service (RNS) pros and cons

• Where it wins
  • Maps readable .rsk names to addresses across multiple chains
  • Supports reverse lookup, subdomains and ownership transfers
  • Links names to IPFS/IPNS websites and integrates with wallets
• Where it doesn't
  • Focused on .rsk names rather than a broad range of extensions
  • Requires paid registration and renewals; no free plan
  • Access is through a web manager, with documentation as the support channel

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Last updated 28 Oct 2026 · How we research and update