Freename AG has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,401,618 for “Internet Infrastructure System and Method”, covering an innovative approach to resolving Web3 domain name collisions.

While Freename is best known as a blockchain-based naming platform, it has recently expanded into traditional DNSoperations, bridging the gap between decentralized and conventional internet namespaces.

Tackling the Name Collision Problem

In the Web3 world, anyone can create a blockchain top-level domain (TLD) — leading to frequent duplication. For example, multiple systems might independently issue the same TLD (like .wallet or .nft). As ICANN prepares for another round of new TLD launches, potential collisions between blockchain and real DNS namespaces are becoming a growing concern.

Freename’s patented rules-based resolution layer provides a structured solution. It evaluates multiple factors — such as:

• Registration date of the name

• Size and activity of the blockchain naming system

• Abuse or trust signals tied to the domain

Using these weighted factors, the system determines which version of a conflicting name should resolve in a browser, wallet, VPN, or ISP.

Broader Implications

This innovation gives Freename a foundational position in connecting Web2 and Web3 naming systems, ensuring stability and predictability across decentralized namespaces.

Freename filed the patent in February 2024, and it was officially granted in August 2025 — marking an important milestone in the evolution of domain resolution technology.