Your Snowball Modular Name (MNS) isn’t just a username. It’s your digital identity, your payment gateway, and your Web3 passport across 70+ chains. But what happens if you lose access to it?

Let’s break down the possible reasons, risks, and what you can do about it.

Why You Might Lose Access

  1. Wrong Wallet Connection
     Sometimes the issue is simple: you might not be connecting with the same wallet you used when minting your Snowball MNS identity. Always double-check you’re signing in with the correct wallet.
  2. Ownership Check
     You can verify the current ownership of your username on the marketplace by checking the owner wallet address. Compare it against your existing wallets to ensure you’re looking in the right place.

Non-Custodial Reality

Snowball MNS is a non-custodial platform. That means only the wallet that minted the identity truly owns it.

If you lose access to your wallet (e.g., by losing keys, seed phrases, or access credentials), there is no way to recover your MNS identity. Even if you have your email connected, it cannot restore ownership because the name is cryptographically tied to your wallet address on-chain.

What Happens Next?

If your identity is lost due to wallet access issues:

  • You must wait until the identity expires.
  • After expiration, a grace period kicks in.
  • Once the grace period is over, the username becomes available on the marketplace again and at that point, you can buy it back if no one else has claimed it.

Protecting Your Funds & Reputation

If your identity is compromised or lost, the biggest risk is others still sending funds to your old username.

To protect yourself:

  • Update your peers, communities, and contacts immediately.
  • Let them know not to send funds to your compromised or lost username.
  • Share your new wallet or Snowball MNS identity so that transactions stay secure.

Final Takeaway

Your Snowball MNS username is more than a tag  it’s your universal Web3 identity. Losing access means losing not only a name but also your on-chain reputation and potentially your funds.

The best defense is good practice:

  • Safeguard your wallet keys or phrases.
  • Stay mindful of expiration dates.
  • Communicate quickly if something goes wrong.

Because in Web3, your identity is your greatest asset  and protecting it is protecting your future.

Mint your username now at modular.name

Follow us on social media for the latest updates:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Youtube | Telegram | Linkedin | Facebook

‍