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Description
Bitcoin has established itself as a reliable store of value protocol, while Stacks aims to demonstrate that it can serve as the foundation for a user-owned internet. By introducing scalable transactions and dynamic smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem, Stacks effectively utilizes Bitcoin's substantial $1 trillion capital. The registration of .BTC domains occurs through a smart contract on Stacks, which is secured by the Bitcoin network. This contract features a decentralized name registry developed in Clarity language, where ownership of each .BTC name is encoded as a hash on the Bitcoin blockchain. Instead of overwhelming the Bitcoin blockchain with individual name registrations, numerous Stacks transactions can be consolidated into a single transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. The web bridge enables btc.us to function as a top-level domain, affording users the ability to create personal subdomains. While the web bridge operates as a centralized service, the .BTC names themselves remain decentralized. Looking ahead, enhancements to .btc resolution in web browsers could significantly improve user experience and accessibility. This evolution could lead to a more integrated and efficient use of Bitcoin as a foundational element of the web.
Description
Namecoin represents a pioneering open-source initiative that enhances the decentralization, security, resistance to censorship, privacy, and efficiency of certain Internet infrastructure elements, including DNS and identity systems. It serves as a key/value pair registration and transfer mechanism built upon Bitcoin's foundational technology, making it the very first fork of Bitcoin and a leader among innovative altcoins. Notably, Namecoin was the first to introduce merged mining alongside a decentralized DNS, addressing Zooko's Triangle by creating a naming solution that achieves security, decentralization, and human intelligibility simultaneously. This technology plays a crucial role in safeguarding free speech online by bolstering the web's resistance to censorship, enabling users to associate identity information—such as GPG and OTR keys, as well as Bitcoin and Bitmessage addresses—with their chosen identities. Furthermore, it offers decentralized TLS (HTTPS) certificate validation, relying on the consensus of the blockchain for enhanced security and trustworthiness. By advancing these features, Namecoin continues to contribute significantly to the evolution of a more secure and resilient internet.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
$5 per domain
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BTC.us
Website
btc.us
Vendor Details
Company Name
Namecoin
Country
United States
Website
www.namecoin.org