A discussion about blockchain domain names. I've had several podcasts about blockchain domain names over the years, but this show is different: we debate the relative merits of Ethereum Name Service and Handshake, two competing naming systems built ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Creating a web3 website is as easy as…oh, nevermind. It’s difficult
· ServicesIt's hard to create a censor-proof website. And few people need to do that, anyway. I've written a lot about alt-root domain names based on blockchain technology, including Ethereum Name Service, Handshake, and Unstoppable Domains. One of the ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Blockchain domains and the big challenges they face
· ServicesIt will take a lot to overcome the challenges of previous alt-root naming attempts. Right now, there's a lot of talk about blockchain-based, decentralized naming systems. The pitch for blockchain-based domains usually covers two ... Continue Reading17 Comments
November’s top domain name stories
· UncategorizedWhat happened in November in the domain business. These were the top stories on Domain Name Wire last month, ranked by views. 1. Here are the metaverse-related domains Meta (Facebook) has registered - It turns out it registered a lot more with ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Unstoppable Domains takes its blockchain trademark campaign to Canada
· Policy & LawCompany wants to trademark terms like blockchain and crypto for domain name registration. Unstoppable Domains, a company that offers alt-root domain names based on blockchain technology, has filed 21 trademark applications in Canada covering its ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #358
· PodcastsHow to connect "regular" domains with Ethereum Name Service. There are a handful of competing blockchain-based, alt-root domain name systems popping up. One of these made a big announcement recently: it now works with any second level domain on the ... Continue Reading1 Comment
USPTO continues to refuse trademarks for alt-root and prospective top level domains
· Policy & LawCompanies are still trying to trademark top level domains but the USPTO says no. Examiners at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office must feel like a broken record. Despite making it clear that the USPTO won't issue trademarks for marks acting as top ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Namecheap begins selling blockchain-based domain names
· Domain RegistrarsNamecheap is now offering 11 alt-root domains based on blockchain technology. Namecheap has become the largest domain name registrar to begin offering blockchain-based domain names. The company is offering a selection of 11 alt-root Handshake ... Continue Reading2 Comments
CNNIC files more blockchain domain patent applications
· Policy & LawPatent applications describe blockchain-based DNS and abuse monitoring. The China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) has filed two additional patents around using blockchain in the domain name system, in addition to one I wrote about ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
June’s top 5 domain name stories
· UncategorizedHere's a look back at what happened in the domain industry last month. These are the top five stories ranked by views: 1. Bird.com and Fish.com bidder countersues Right of the Dot - After Right of the Dot sued David Lizmo for not paying for ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
