# FAQs 1. **What is the Aleo Name Service (ANS)?** ANS is a user-friendly protocol on the Aleo network, allowing easy mapping of human-readable names to network resources and identifiers. 2. **What is Aleo?** Aleo is the pioneering platform for developing private applications, leveraging zero-knowledge cryptography for enhanced speed, integrity, and scalability. 3. **Why choose Aleo for privacy?** Aleo stands out as the inaugural platform offering privacy-centric smart contracts. Unlike other solutions, Aleo integrates privacy at its core rather than as an add-on. 4. **Why is privacy important?** Privacy is a fundamental human right, akin to closing shades at home for comfort, not secrecy. It's about maintaining freedom without needing to prove innocence. 5. **Does my ANS domain have an expiration date?** No, ANS domains do not have an expiration date. Once you purchase a domain, it is yours permanently. There is no need for renewal or yearly fees. 6. Is ANS a standard zNFT, and can I trade it? Yes, ANS is a standard zNFT. It will soon be supported by trading platforms, allowing you to buy, sell, and trade your ANS domain names just like any other NFT. Stay tuned for updates! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.aleonames.id/faqs.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.