diff --git a/docs/use/wallet-features/aliases.md b/docs/use/wallet-features/aliases.md index d33c498..2f92652 100644 --- a/docs/use/wallet-features/aliases.md +++ b/docs/use/wallet-features/aliases.md @@ -5,13 +5,19 @@ slug: /use/aliases # Aliases -Each Zano user can register with an alias, for example: @easytouse, a human-readable name associated with a payment address and text comment, which is stored in the blockchain. This alias provides a short, easy-to-remember name rather than a long and confusing string of random characters. Blockchain storage ensures that aliases are protected from being altered or commandeered. +Each Zano user can register with an alias, for example, @easytouse, a human-readable name associated with a payment address and text comment stored in the blockchain. This alias provides a short, easy-to-remember name rather than a long, confusing string of random characters. Blockchain storage ensures that aliases are protected from being altered. -Each alias is assigned to a particular wallet. Only one alias can be created per wallet. To register an alias choose `Register an alias` from wallet main window. +Each alias is assigned to a particular wallet. Only one alias can be created per wallet. To register an alias, select `Register an alias` from the wallet main window. -To reduce possibility of phishing we set limitations on alias registrations. Users can use any combination of the lower-case Latin letters a-z and the Arabic numerals 0-9. Additionally, there is a length minimum of 6 characters, and a maximum length of 12. +To reduce the possibility of phishing, we set limitations on alias registrations. Users can use any combination of the lower-case Latin letters a-z and the Arabic numerals 0-9. Additionally, the length must be a minimum of 6 characters and a maximum of 12. -The comment section will be temporarily stored in the blockchain until passing a checkpoint. For more information on pruning mechanism please refer to the [whitepaper](https://docs.zano.org/docs/whitepaper).\\ +:::note + +Aliases shorter than 6 characters can only be issued by the Zano Core Team. Users can win one by participating in our monthly community events. + +::: + +The comment section will be temporarily stored in the blockchain until it passes a checkpoint. For more information on the pruning mechanism please refer to the [whitepaper](https://docs.zano.org/docs/whitepaper).