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Description
Handshake is a pioneering peer-to-peer naming protocol that operates in a decentralized and permissionless manner, empowering each participant to validate and oversee the root DNS naming zone, thereby presenting an alternative to traditional certificate authorities and naming frameworks. In the current landscape, internet names such as top-level domains and social media handles depend heavily on centralized entities that exercise complete control over a system trusted to be reliable, which inherently poses risks of hacking, censorship, and corruption. By introducing innovative methods, Handshake strives to enhance the internet's security, resilience, and societal value through a network validated by its users, representing a significant shift from centralization to a more distributed structure. This initiative not only addresses the shortcomings of the centralized internet services that have dominated since the 1990s but also seeks to revive the original vision of a decentralized internet, where control is distributed among its users rather than concentrated in the hands of a few. Ultimately, Handshake serves as a vital experiment in shaping the future of internet governance and user autonomy.
Description
Acquiring a cryptocurrency-based domain can be quite challenging, necessitating knowledge in Linux and cryptographic principles. However, we handle everything for you, providing a service comparable to a traditional domain registrar. Our approach involves keeping all registered domains in "cold" storage, ensuring they are safeguarded away from the Internet and computers. This method aims to mitigate the risks associated with hacking and domain theft. Additionally, we offer free incoming transfers, and your first year with us is complimentary. You also have the flexibility to request the transfer of your domains to your own private address or wallet at any time. A fundamental principle of Namecoin is that users retain ownership of their domains, similar to how Bitcoin users own their currency. This ensures that no company or government can seize, halt, or censor domains from the Dot BIT zone. The use of blockchain technology guarantees that only the holder of a private key possesses the rights to a specific domain, emphasizing the importance of keeping that key secure in "cold" storage. Ultimately, our service empowers users to maintain complete control over their digital assets without the fear of external interference.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Bitcoin
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
QuickBooks Online
ShipMonk
Stackreaction
Telegram
Integrations
Bitcoin
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
QuickBooks Online
ShipMonk
Stackreaction
Telegram
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$13.99 per year
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
Handshake
Website
handshake.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
PeerName
Website
peername.com