# kitesurf

> The onchain namespace for KiteSurf.

The namespace for kitesurf instructors, brands and event organizers. Get paid for lessons, sponsorships and events instantly.

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## Details

- **Namespace:** .kitesurf
- **Status:** Live on Shaka Deal
- **Chains:** Ethereum
- **Tokens:** ETH

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## Use cases

### Core payment address

*Primary*

Primary ecosystem participants use their .kitesurf name for deal settlements. Payment routes directly — no bank transfer, no clearing delay.

Example: `instructor.kitesurf`

### Partner and vendor payments

*Partners*

Partners and vendors use their .kitesurf name for commercial settlements. One name, one link, instant payment.

Example: `brand.kitesurf`

### Project and team payments

*Projects*

Project teams and collaborators use .kitesurf names for all payment flows. Verifiable, instant, permanently recorded onchain.

Example: `event.kitesurf`

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## Why Shaka Deal

### Dedicated namespace

The .kitesurf namespace is a controlled, premium onchain identifier for its ecosystem.

### No wallet address ever

A .kitesurf name resolves directly. No 0x address to share or verify.

### Instant settlement

Payment routes the moment the deal closes. No bank transfer, no delay.

### Transparent and auditable

Every payment is permanently on the blockchain.

### Multi-chain

Resolves on Ethereum.

### Native Shaka integration

Shaka resolves .kitesurf names natively at deal creation.

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The .kitesurf namespace is a dedicated onchain identifier for the KiteSurf ecosystem and its commercial partners.