It 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
NFTs trip up Uniregistry’s top level domain auctions
· Policy & LawA marketing stunt gone horribly awry? Frank Schilling's top level domain company UNR auctioned its 23 top level domain names at the end of April, grossing more than $40 million. To date, none of the TLDs have transferred to the winning bidders. The ... Continue Reading8 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
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) now works with all second level domains
· ServicesNow your .com or .whatever address works with ENS. Last week, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) expanded its capabilities to work with any second level domain. This means owners of .com, .net, .money, et al. domains can now use their domains as a wallet ... Continue Reading2 Comments
.Kred launches as dual DNS and ENS domain
· ServicesKred takes a different approach to integrating DNS with blockchain. .Kred is the latest domain name to integrate with blockchain technology, and it's taking an approach that's different from other domain names. The domain name is a closed top ... Continue Reading8 Comments
MMX to connect .luxe with Ethereum Name Service
· ServicesNew domain will work with wallet-identifier service. New top level domain name company Minds + Machines (MMX) announced today that it will connect its forthcoming .luxe top level domain with Ethereum Name Service. Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a ... Continue Reading1 Comment