Sending Bitcoin should feel as simple as sending a DM, but it often doesn’t. In esports, where tips, prize splits, and sponsor payments can move fast, that long Bitcoin address (and the stress of copying it right) is an easy place to mess up.

Now there’s a friendlier option: .esports names can work inside Bitcoin.com Wallet, so people can send and receive BTC using a name that reads like a gamer tag. What if getting paid in Bitcoin was as easy as sharing your esports name?

For players, teams, and creators, this is about practical stuff: fewer paste errors, cleaner branding, and a payment handle that actually fits on a stream overlay.

What the .esports and Bitcoin.com Wallet update means for players, teams, and fans

At a high level, the update is simple: Bitcoin.com Wallet can resolve a .esports name into a real Bitcoin address behind the scenes (as long as the .esports name is registered on a compatible name service and the wallet supports that name system).

So instead of asking a fan to copy a long string like bc1q..., you can share something readable like playername.esports. The wallet looks up that name, pulls the BTC address it points to, and uses that address for the transaction.

It’s still normal Bitcoin on-chain. This does not create a new token, and it doesn’t change how Bitcoin confirmations or network fees work. The .esports name is a friendly label that sits on top, like a contact name in your phone.

Send and receive BTC using a name instead of a long Bitcoin address

This is the core win: humans are better with names than strings.

When you share a .esports name, you reduce common mistakes:

• Copy and paste slip-ups (or pasting the wrong thing)
• Misreading characters when someone types an address by hand
• Truncated addresses on mobile screens or overlays

It also fits the way esports payments happen in public. A readable handle is easier to place in:

• Stream panels and overlay widgets
• Social bios and pinned posts
• Team pages, merch inserts, and event flyers

A quick example helps. Imagine a creator uses playername.esports as their tip handle. A fan opens Bitcoin.com Wallet, enters that name in the send field, the wallet resolves it to the underlying BTC address, and the fan confirms and sends. No one has to touch a 40-plus character address.

Why this feels like a real esports identity upgrade

Esports already runs on identity. Your tag is your reputation, your highlights, your brand deals, and your community. Adding payments to that same identity is a natural step.

For teams and orgs, it’s also about consistency. One name can show up anywhere a fan might want to support you, from a jersey sponsor post to a tournament stream. When your name is your payment link, how much easier is it for fans to support you in real time?

For tournaments and community events, it can reduce back-and-forth too. A payout page listing readable names is easier to verify than a wall of raw addresses, especially when you’re doing quick prize splits or travel support.

How it works under the hood (and what it does not do)

It helps to think of this like a phone contact list.

A .esports name is tied to records stored in a name system. One of those records can say, “Send BTC to this address.” When someone types your .esports name into Bitcoin.com Wallet, the wallet checks those records and pulls the BTC address.

What it does not do:

• It does not change Bitcoin into a different network
• It does not remove miner fees
• It does not make transactions reversible
• It does not guarantee every wallet app can send to that name (support varies)

So the experience is easier, but the rules of Bitcoin are the same.

Name resolution, your wallet looks up the address for you

Here’s the simple flow:

1. You register a .esports name with a service that supports mapping that name to crypto addresses.
2. You set the BTC record so it points to a Bitcoin address you control (often a receiving address from your wallet).
3. When someone sends BTC, their wallet resolves your .esports name and fills in the real destination address.

The “resolution” step is the key. It’s the lookup that turns playername.esports into bc1q....

A good wallet experience should also let the sender review what they’re about to do. Even though the wallet is doing the lookup, the sender can still confirm the destination details before approving the transaction. That matters because once BTC is sent, it’s final.

Limits to know: wallet support, name availability, and network fees

This feature has a few practical limits that esports fans should know before they put it on a banner or a jersey.

Wallet support matters. Sending to a .esports name works best when the sender’s wallet supports the same name system. Bitcoin.com Wallet supports resolving .esports names for compatible services, but not every wallet app resolves every naming system. If a fan’s wallet can’t resolve it, you may need to share a normal BTC address or a QR code as a fallback.

Names can be taken. Like gamer tags, short names go fast. If the name you want is already registered, you might need to add a prefix, a team tag, or a role (for example, coachname.esports vs. name.esports).

There may be costs. Registering and maintaining a name can come with fees, depending on the provider. Also, changing records can take time to confirm, depending on how that name service publishes updates.

Bitcoin fees and confirmations still apply. Even if you send BTC to a name, the transaction still goes through the Bitcoin network. You’ll still see network fees, and you’ll still wait for confirmations.

How to start using your .esports name for BTC payments in Bitcoin.com Wallet

If you can set up a stream panel, you can set this up. The goal is to get one short name that points to your BTC receiving address, then test it before you share it widely.

Claim or register your .esports name and link it to your wallet

Most setups follow the same pattern:

• Choose a .esports name through a registrar or name service that supports BTC address records.
• Complete registration and secure the account (use strong login security and keep recovery info safe).
• In the name settings, add or edit the BTC address record.
• In Bitcoin.com Wallet, open your BTC wallet and copy your receiving address, then paste it into the BTC record for your .esports name.

Before you share anything, double check two things: the spelling of the .esports name, and the BTC address you pasted into the record. One wrong character can send funds to the wrong place.

If the name service requires time for changes to take effect, wait until the record is confirmed before testing.

Receiving BTC: share your .esports name on streams, socials, and team pages

Once the name points to your BTC address, you can use it as your public tip handle.

Good places to share it in esports:

• Stream “About” panels and donation sections
• A pinned message in chat (so it doesn’t get buried)
• Overlay text (keep it large enough for mobile viewers)
• Team pages and roster bios
• Event pages for community cups, showmatches, and charity streams

A simple habit helps a lot: test with a small amount first. Send a tiny payment from another wallet you control (or ask a trusted friend) and confirm it lands in the right BTC wallet. That test does two jobs at once, it checks the name record and it checks that you’re watching the correct wallet for incoming funds.

If you’re a team, consider separate names for different purposes, like one for merch support and one for prize pool contributions, so accounting stays clean.

Sending BTC: pay a teammate, coach, or tournament using their .esports name

On the sending side, it’s straightforward inside a wallet that supports name resolution:

• Open Bitcoin.com Wallet and choose your BTC wallet.
• Tap Send, then enter the recipient’s .esports name (for example, playername.esports).
• Let the wallet resolve it to a BTC address.
• Review the destination details, then confirm the amount and send.

The big esports-specific risk is lookalike names. A fake account might use a name that’s one character off, or swap letters that look similar on a stream overlay. Treat it like you’d treat a suspicious Discord handle: verify before you pay.

A good first-time pattern is to send a small test payment, confirm the recipient got it, then send the full amount. It’s a small delay that can prevent a painful loss.

Safety, privacy, and best practices for using a public crypto name in esports

Readable names are easy to share, and that’s the point. The tradeoff is they’re also easy to impersonate, especially in a scene where scams already target teams, creators, and fans.

The goal isn’t to be paranoid, it’s to be consistent.

Avoid impersonation and typosquatting, verify names before you pay

Common scams in esports settings look like this:

• A fake social account posts a “new” payment handle
• A stream overlay gets edited or copied with a wrong name
• Someone DMs a “corrected” .esports name right before payouts

Simple checks stop most of it:

• Get the payment name from an official team site, a verified social post, or a pinned message from the real channel.
• Confirm the handle on a second channel (for example, a verified X post plus the org website).
• For first-time payments, send a small test amount and confirm receipt through a trusted contact method.

Also watch for tricky characters. A name that looks right at a glance might use a different letter or a similar-looking symbol. If you’re managing payouts for a tournament, collect handles through a form, then confirm them in a known team Discord, not through random DMs.

Understand privacy: your name can make your wallet easier to find

Bitcoin transactions are public. A readable name can make it easier for people to connect payments to a brand, especially if that name is tied to a public persona.

That’s not always bad. For donations and community support, being easy to find is the point. But it’s smart to separate “public tips” from “business funds” when you can.

Practical privacy habits:

• Use a separate wallet or separate receiving setup for public tips versus sponsor or payroll money.
• Don’t post more financial info than you need on stream.
• Keep your name-service login and recovery options protected, because control of the name can mean control of where payments get routed.

If you’re a team, treat the .esports name like a public inbox. It’s great for inbound support, but sensitive operations should use internal processes and verified contacts.

Conclusion

.esports names in Bitcoin.com Wallet make BTC payments feel more natural for esports, from stream tips to team support and prize payouts, while keeping everything on Bitcoin’s normal on-chain rails. The upside is clear: easier sharing, fewer copy mistakes, and cleaner branding that matches how fans already recognize you. The smart move is to claim a name you can keep long-term, link it to your BTC wallet, run a small test send, then add it to your esports channels with basic verification habits. Done right, your name becomes the payment handle people can actually use.