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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
PeeringDB serves as a freely accessible, community-driven repository of networking information, making it the primary source for interconnection details. It plays a crucial role in facilitating the global connections among networks at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), data centers, and other interconnection venues, acting as an essential resource for making informed interconnection choices. Operated as a non-profit initiative by volunteers, PeeringDB aims to foster the ongoing growth of the Internet. Users have the capability to search through and update the PeeringDB database via a web interface or API, which allows for seamless integration into their custom tools. In addition, PeeringDB provides peeringdb-py as a reference for creating a local cache of its data, promoting the use of this or similar tools to help users stay within API query limits. Furthermore, PeeringDB offers a dataset in .KMZ format that includes geographical coordinates for various interconnection facilities, enhancing accessibility for its users. This focus on user collaboration and data availability strengthens the overall interconnection ecosystem within the Internet.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
11x
QuickBooks Online
ShipMonk
Stackreaction
Telegram
Pricing Details
Free
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
Handshake
Website
handshake.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
PeeringDB
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
www.peeringdb.com
Product Features
Product Features
Database
Backup and Recovery
Creation / Development
Data Migration
Data Replication
Data Search
Data Security
Database Conversion
Mobile Access
Monitoring
NOSQL
Performance Analysis
Queries
Relational Interface
Virtualization