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
March’s top stories: DNAcademy, Bored Ape Yacht Club & more
· UncategorizedThese were the top stories on Domain Name Wire last month, ranked by page views. 1. GoDaddy acquires DNAcademy - The registrar will use the platform to educate more people about domain name investing. Founder Michael Cyger has joined the company as ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Namecheap bought a Handshake domain for $750k
· Domain SalesDomain auction concludes with bid valued at $750,000. This afternoon, I've received a couple of emails from people attending the Handycon 2022 live domain auction. A bidder named "whale" just won an auction for the .s Handshake domain for 4.7 ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Alt-root blockchain domains discussed at recent ICANN meeting
· Policy & LawWhy are they gaining steam and what does it mean for "real" top level domains? There was a bit of discussion about blockchain-based domains at ICANN 73 this month. The concept of an alt root is as old as ICANN, and previous iterations of these ... Continue Reading2 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
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
The Handshake alternative – DNW Podcast #288
· PodcastsCould Handshake challenge ICANN? There’s no doubt that the ICANN-regulated DNS has some drawbacks. On this week’s show, Mike Carson (who also runs Park.io) discusses a blockchain-based alternative called Handshake. Mike has developed a registry service ... Continue Reading2 Comments