Trust Name Service (TNS) Grant Application

3. Ecosystem Development Grant Applications
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1. Applicant & Project Overview

Project Name: Trust Name Service (TNS)
Team / Individual Name(s):

  • Founder: Oriola Samson (Samoris)

  • Co-founder: Chukwuebuka Caleb (Nothere)

Website: https://tns.intuition.box
Demo: https://tns.intuition.box
GitHub: Samoris/TNS
Discord: TNS
Twitter/X: https://x.com/TNS_trust

Summary

Trust Name Service (TNS) is a decentralized naming service for the Intuition mainnet, similar to ENS but native to the TRUST ecosystem. TNS enables users to register human-readable .trust domain names (e.g., billy.trust) that map to blockchain addresses, enabling seamless identity, payments, and resolution.

Key features include:

  • ERC-721 NFT domain ownership

  • Commit-reveal registration (front-running protection)

  • On-chain TRUST token payment forwarding

  • Reverse resolution (primary domain display)

  • Tiered pricing based on domain length

  • NFT marketplace compatibility

TNS is live on Intuition mainnet with deployed smart contracts and a fully functional web application.

Project Category

  • Identity / DID / Reputation

  • Registry

  • Consumer App

Elevator Pitch

TNS brings human-readable identity to Intuition, replacing cryptic wallet addresses with memorable .trust names that work for payments, identity, and decentralized applications. It’s ENS for the TRUST ecosystem.

Origin Story

The Intuition ecosystem needed a native naming solution that integrates with TRUST tokenomics and the knowledge graph. TNS was built from the ground up to leverage Intuition’s unique infrastructure and provide a seamless identity layer for users and applications.

Notable Traction / Achievements

  • Live on Intuition mainnet with 120+ registered domains

  • Three production smart contracts deployed and verified

  • Full ERC-721 NFT implementation with marketplace compatibility

  • Dynamic SVG metadata generation

  • Commit-reveal protection against front-running

Current Users / Early Testers

Early adopters on Intuition mainnet have registered including premium names. The system has processed multiple registration transactions with TRUST token payments.

2. What We Are Building

Problem Statement

Blockchain addresses are long, difficult to remember, and prone to errors. There is no native human-readable identity layer on Intuition for users to establish memorable, verifiable on-chain identities.

Proposed Solution

TNS introduces a complete naming infrastructure:

  • Domain Registration: .trust domains as ERC-721 NFTs

  • Address Resolution: Map domain → address

  • Payment Forwarding: Send TRUST tokens to domain names

  • Reverse Resolution: Display primary domain instead of wallet

  • Domain Management: Renew, set records, transfer

  • NFT Ownership: Tradable NFTs with dynamic metadata

Stage:
Live - Smart contracts deployed and functional web app.

Technical Architecture Overview

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Frontend (React/Vite)                        │
│ - Domain Search & Registration UI            │
│ - Wallet Connection (MetaMask)               │
│ - Domain Management Dashboard                │
│ - Payment Forwarding Interface               │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                │
                ▼
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Backend (Express.js)                          │
│ - NFT Metadata API (/api/metadata/{tokenId})  │
│ - Dynamic SVG Generation                      │
│ - Domain Availability Checking                │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                │
                ▼
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Intuition Mainnet (Chain ID: 1155)            │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ TNSRegistryERC721 – Main registry, NFTs       │
│ 0x7C365AF9034b00dadc…                         │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ TNSResolver – Resolution storage              │
│ 0x490a0B0EAD6B1da1C7…                         │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ TNSPaymentForwarder – TRUST routing           │
│ 0x640E4fD39A2f7f65BB…                         │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Integrations & Dependencies

  • OpenZeppelin (ERC-721, Ownable, ReentrancyGuard)

  • ethers.js

  • Intuition mainnet RPC

  • MetaMask

Security Considerations

  • Commit-reveal to prevent front-running

  • Reentrancy guards

  • 30-day grace period for expired domains

  • Permissionless NFT burn after expiration

  • On-chain ownership verification

3. Team & Execution Ability

Team Backgrounds

We are emerging builders within the Intuition ecosystem, actively developing technical skills while delivering meaningful contributions. Despite being early in our development journey, we have already shipped a functioning MVP and demonstrated the ability to rapidly learn protocol concepts, integrate Intuition primitives, and execute product ideas. This grant will enable accelerated development, deeper focus, and long-term contribution to the Intuition Network.

Execution Proof

  • Live deployed contracts

  • Functional web app

  • Real TRUST-based domain registrations

  • Full ERC-721 implementation

Commitment Level

Full-time dedication.

Team Structure

  • Samoris — Developer

  • Nothere — Socials

  • Advisor — Zet.box

Expected Hiring

Developers, moderators, designers, etc.

Prior crypto / AI experience relevant to the project

  • Solidity, OpenZeppelin

  • ERC-721 NFTs

  • ENS architecture

  • Web3 frontend (ethers.js, wallets)

4. Grant Request & Milestones

Amount Requested

$35,000 + 60,000 $TRUST

Budget Breakdown

Category Amount (USD) Amount (TRUST) Description
Marketing & Community $15,000 25,000 Campaigns, content, partnerships, events, influencer outreach, hackathon sponsorship
Current Staff Salaries $5,000 10,000 Ongoing compensation for existing team members
New Hires $10,000 15,000 Developers, community manager
Operations $5,000 10,000 Hosting, RPC, maintenance, legal, audits
Total $35,000 60,000 TRUST

A naming system is only valuable if people know it exists, so marketing is not optional, It is core.

Milestones (Remaining Work)

Phase 1 — Knowledge Graph & Agent Identity Integration (Months 1–6)

Development Focus

  • Atoms & triples for each domain

  • Domain → owner / resolver / expiration relationships

  • Attestations & reputation

  • Graph API endpoints

  • Sync existing domains

  • Real-time event listeners

  • Agent identity + agent-to-agent discovery

  • MCP context for agents

  • Agent verification

  • Agent capability resolver records

Team & Operations

  • Hire part time backend developer for Graph API

  • Hire AI/ML integration specialist (part time)

  • Server infrastructure scaling for event processing

  • Documentation for knowledge graph queries and agent developers

Marketing

  • Launch “Claim Your .trust Identity” campaign

  • Ecosystem partnerships

  • Hackathon sponsorship

  • Case studies

  • Twitter/X and Discord community growth

  • Agent developer outreach program

  • Educational content on domain identity attestations

Success Criteria

  • All domains create knowledge graph atoms/triples

  • Domain atoms queryable via Intuition Graph API

  • Existing domains synced

  • 50+ AI agents with .trust identities

  • <100ms agent discovery

  • Developer SDK for agent registration

  • 500+ new domain registrations

  • MCP integration documentation published

Phase 2 — Marketplace, Governance & Ecosystem Expansion (Months 7–12)

Development Focus

  • Premium domain auctions

  • Secondary marketplace

  • Enterprise management tools

  • DAO multi-sig domains

  • Governance system

  • dApp integrations

  • Analytics dashboard

Marketing

  • Premium domain auctions

  • Enterprise partnership outreach

  • Governance launch (if applicable)

  • Influencer partnerships and sponsored contents

  • Year-in-review report and roadmap

  • Community incentive programs

Success Criteria

  • Marketplace with 100+ listed domains

  • 10+ enterprise/DAO users

  • Governance proposal system live (if applicable)

  • 5,000+ registered domains

  • Integrations with 5+ major dApps

Success Criteria Summary

Phase Timeline Key Metrics
Phase 1 Months 1–6 Knowledge Graph, 50+ agents, MCP integration, 500+ domains
Phase 2 Months 7–12 Marketplace live, 5,000+ domains, 5+ dApp integrations

Stretch Goals

  • ENS-style avatars & profile integration

  • Decentralized domain dispute resolution

  • DAO-controlled premium name release

Key Dependencies

  • Intuition Knowledge Graph API availability
  • MCP protocol specifications
  • App store approval processes
  • Third-party security audit timelines

Risks & Mitigation

Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation
Smart contract bugs Low High Audits, bug bounties
Low adoption Medium Medium Marketing & partnerships
Regulatory issues Low Medium Legal review
Technical Integration delays Medium Low Buffer timelines, modular architecture

How this work compounds value for the network

  • Drives TRUST token utility and demand

  • Every domain registration locks TRUST tokens (burned or held)

  • Increases knowledge graph density with identity atoms

  • Provides identity infrastructure for all Intuition applications

  • Creates recurring revenue through renewals

  • Enables human-readable agent discovery and communication

5. Intuition Ecosystem Alignment

Why Intuition

TNS is built exclusively for Intuition mainnet, leveraging $TRUST as the native payment currency and integrating with the knowledge graph for rich identity attestations. The .trust TLD (Top Level Domain) creates strong brand alignment with the Intuition ecosystem, and the naming infrastructure provides essential identity primitives for users, applications, and AI agents.

Intuition Primitives Used

  • TRUST Token

  • Knowledge Graph

  • Registry

  • DID identity

  • Agent Registry

Why It Must Be On Intuition

  • Native TRUST token usage

  • Bridges identity into knowledge graph

  • .trust TLD is ecosystem-owned

  • Critical infrastructure layer

Data Structure Plan

Atom: alice.trust
├── (alice.trust, owner, 0x123…)
├── (alice.trust, resolver, 0x456…)
├── (alice.trust, expirationDate, 2025-11-05)
├── (alice.trust, registrationDate, 2024-11-05)
└── (alice.trust, pricingTier, "5+ characters")

How we plan to integrate TRUST

  • Domain registration fees paid in $TRUST (30-100 $TRUST/year based on length)
  • Renewal payments in $TRUST
  • Payment forwarding enables sending $TRUST to domain names
  • Future: Premium domain auctions in $TRUST

New schemas, patterns or agent types

  • Domain ownership schema with expiration and renewal tracking
  • Resolver record schema (address, IPFS, text records)
  • Agent identity schema linking AI agents to .trust domains

Network Impact

  • New atoms/triples per domain

  • Resolver updates increase graph density

  • Agent registrations expand identity layer

  • Domain transfers update ownership triples

Long-term contribution to the ecosystem (12-24 months)

  • Universal identity layer for all Intuition applications
  • Agent-to-agent discovery and communication infrastructure
  • Premium domain marketplace generating $TRUST volume
  • Integration with DIDs for verifiable credentials

6. Sustainability & Long-Term Vision

6–24 Month Roadmap

6 Months

  • 500+ registered domains

  • Knowledge graph integration

  • Agent identities

12 Months

  • 5,000+ domains

  • Marketplace

  • Enterprise tools

24 Months

  • Industry-standard naming service for Intuition

  • Ecosystem-wide integrations

  • Governance token (if applicable)

Post-Grant Sustainability

  • Domain registration fees

  • Renewal fees

  • Premium auctions

  • Enterprise services

Business Model

  • Registration fees: 30–100 TRUST/year

  • Renewal fees: Same as registration

  • Premium auction: Market-rate pricing for valuable names

  • Enterprise management

Go-To-Market Strategy

  • dApp integrations

  • Ecosystem partnerships

  • Community campaigns

  • Agent developer outreach

Competition

  • ENS (Ethereum) - Established but not Intuition-native

  • Unstoppable Domains - Multi-chain but no Intuition support

  • TNS is the only native naming service built specifically for Intuition

7. Additional Materials

Live Demo: https://tns.intuition.box
GitHub: Samoris/TNS

Block Explorer Links:

Contact:
Email: Samoris99@gmail.com
Wallet: 0xf1016a7fe89eb9d244c3bfb270071b24619e36c6

8. Applicant Attestation

I confirm that all information submitted is accurate and that I intend to deliver the listed milestones.

Name: Oriola Samson
Wallet Address: 0xf1016a7fe89eb9d244c3bfb270071b24619e36c6
Date: 3/12/2025