Question 1

What is TNA Protocol (BN)?

Accepted Answer

TNA Protocol (ticker BN) is a decentralized naming service built on Bitcoin. It enables users to register human-readable names—known as “Tapnames”—that map to Bitcoin addresses and potentially other assets. The protocol leverages its TNA Core, a data availability (DA) framework built atop Bitcoin, to securely manage these name-to-address relationships using Sparse Merkle Trees (SMTs) and hierarchical data verification mechanisms. Designed for omni-chain compatibility, TNA integrates with a range of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Bitlayer, Lightning Network) and supports diverse asset types including BRC‑20, Taproot Assets, and RGB.

Question 2

What is TNA Protocol (BN) used for?

Accepted Answer

* **Decentralized name resolution:** Provides user-friendly identifiers for Bitcoin addresses, simplifying interaction and reducing friction
* **Omni-chain interoperability:** Enables name resolution and asset mappings across Bitcoin mainnet and multiple Layer 2 solutions
* **Data availability and infrastructure:** TNA Core's DA framework ensures consistent, verifiable state across chains by using blob storage and hierarchical verification
* **Governance & fee optimization:** The BN token empowers holders to vote on protocol upgrades and access premium features like discounted name registrations and subname issuance
* **Name asset economy:** Tapnames represent on-chain assets that can be bought, sold, transferred, and managed either through auctions, marketplaces, or minting portals

Question 3

Who created TNA Protocol (BN)?

Accepted Answer

TNA Protocol was launched in early 2024, with key development milestones including fair launches on NostrAssets, integration with Runes, and release of the TNA Core framework between May and June 2024. The project conducted its BD token launch in April 2024, followed by IEO/IDO events on KuCoin Launchpool/Bounce during August 2024.
Strategic partners include Bitlayer Labs, integrating TNA as the naming protocol for their Layer 2, supporting cross-chain asset compatibility with Taproot assets.