Starknet Address Simplification: Manage Your On-Chain Identity & Prevent Errors

Juggling multiple, complex hexadecimal addresses on Starknet dApps adds unnecessary friction and risk to your daily activity. Those long, unmemorable strings force you to copy, paste, and triple-check every interaction—and even then, mistakes can happen. This guide offers a clear process for streamlining your on-chain presence with human-readable names.

Managing your identity on-chain doesn't have to be complicated.

Step 1: Take Stock of Your Current Habits

First, figure out how many Starknet addresses you're actively using across different dApps. How many times a day are you copying and pasting them?

If you’re juggling more than three addresses regularly, it’s time to switch to a readable name. If you’re sending funds or interacting with contracts daily, making things simpler should be your top priority.

Make a list of your most frequent destinations. These are the first ones you'll want to simplify.

Step 2: Claim Your Starknet ID

Head over to the Starknet ID platform to grab your own human-readable name.

1. Connect your Starknet wallet.
2. Search for an available name that feels like you.
3. Pick something memorable that’s easy to recall and share.
4. Complete the registration transaction.

Before moving on, double-check that the new name correctly links to your long hexadecimal address.

Step 3: Start Using Your New Human-Readable Name

Now, get your favorite dApps to recognize your Starknet ID.

For each app you use regularly:

• Send a small test amount to your new .stark name.
• Confirm the funds arrived at the right destination.
• Update any saved addresses or bookmarks with your new, simpler name.
• Go back through your personal notes or records and replace the old hex strings.

If a dApp doesn't support Starknet ID yet, consider reaching out to their team or exploring alternatives that do.

Turn those complex strings into a name you'll actually remember.

Step 4: Use Session Keys for Frequent Actions

For dApps you use all the time, setting up session keys is a game-changer.

1. Find and enable the session key feature within compatible apps.
2. Set clear limits on amounts and timeframes for each session.
3. Authorize the key for the specific actions you want to automate.
4. Keep an eye on session activity to make sure everything is working as expected.

This gets rid of constant approval pop-ups without compromising your security.

Step 5: Create a Pre-Transaction Checklist

Before you hit "confirm" on any transaction, run through this quick check:

• Does the recipient's name resolve to the address you expect?
• Is the amount exactly what you intend to send?
• Are the gas fees in line with current network congestion?
• Do all the details on the final confirmation screen look correct?

If anything seems off, cancel the transaction and start over.

Step 6: Keep Your New System in Check

It's a good idea to do a quick review each week:

• Make sure your .stark names still point to the right addresses.
• Adjust any session key permissions if your habits change.
• Scan your transaction history for anything unusual.
• Test your backup and recovery methods to ensure you can always access your accounts.

Take Control of Your Starknet Identity

You now have a solid system for simplifying how you manage addresses and cutting down on costly errors. Your human-readable name replaces those error-prone hexadecimal strings, and session keys make frequent interactions smoother.

Use your Starknet ID to prove your identity on-chain and start using this simpler system across the Starknet ecosystem today.