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opinion Blockchain Meets Domains: A New Era of Digital Property

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Imagine a world where domain names are more than just website addresses. Instead, they become valuable digital assets, akin to rare collectibles. In this emerging future, short and unique domains could hold prestige and financial worth similar to NFTs. Owning a premium domain might be as significant as possessing digital art or prime online real estate.

Domains gain value because of their rarity and uniqueness. Like luxury goods such as rare art, designer fashion, or beachfront property, premium domains could become status symbols of exclusivity and smart investment. They would no longer serve merely as tools for website navigation but as representations of digital prominence and economic foresight. Just as NFTs serve as expressions of identity and ownership in the digital realm, tokenized domains could emerge as symbols of innovation and personal branding.

By tokenizing domains using blockchain technology, they can be transformed into verifiable, secure, and easily tradable assets. This process ensures seamless transfers of ownership, making domain transactions as fluid as trading high-value collectibles. Owning a domain could feel as prestigious as owning a celebrated painting or a legendary trading card.

While dot-com remains dominant, newer domain extensions are poised to gain traction. The .NFT extension is a natural choice for showcasing digital art and blockchain assets. .AI is ideal for companies focused on artificial intelligence and technological advancements. .X is a futuristic extension attracting trendsetters and innovators. .IO has become a favorite among tech startups and developers. .Web has the potential to be a leading choice for forward-thinking internet enterprises. These emerging extensions could redefine how businesses and individuals brand themselves in an increasingly digital economy.

Some domain names could appreciate in value, much like fine art. Consider names like Dreams.ai, blending creativity with artificial intelligence. Coin.x is concise and powerful for cryptocurrency ventures. Art.nft is the perfect intersection of digital art and blockchain. Tech.io is an ideal domain for technology startups. Search.web has the potential to be a leader in next-generation web search. These domains could command significant prices, reflecting their importance in a tokenized internet landscape.

Tokenized domains are standard domain names transformed into secure blockchain assets. With the ability to store them in digital wallets and transfer ownership effortlessly, they eliminate the inefficiencies of traditional domain registrars. Businesses could leverage tokenized domains for streamlined transactions, while individuals could auction or lease them via decentralized platforms.

As blockchain technology continues to shape the future, tokenized domains will play a crucial role in digital ownership. They will not only be investments but also powerful branding tools that redefine online identity. While this shift is still in its early stages, forward-thinking investors and collectors are already exploring this dynamic market, unlocking new opportunities in the digital economy.

Author's Note: This article is based on hypothetical situations.
 
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shouldn't this be in quotes or something
 
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I think domains will continue to be niche investments. All the blockchain and tokenization won't change that.

Also, the tokenization of assets like domains have many potential issues, especially when they are subject to ICANN policies.

Brad
 
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This is a Web2 mindset envisioning Web3, but the solution already exist’s. It’s called Handshake (HNS). It decentralizes domain ownership, removing ICANN and middlemen. HNS domains are user-owned infrastructure, not just assets. It’s about true digital ownership, not artificial scarcity.
 
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The main benefit of blockchain to domains is visibility and liquidity.

We saw this with NFTs -- having a live feed of sales and everything public allows you to build tools to identify opportunities and create fomo, and tying that in to the "play money" feeling of digital money throws gas on the fire.

In theory this should be particularly useful for categories like 4L and numbers (commodity markets) where opportunities are more obvious. (I did very well from the "10k club" .eth market.)

But this swings both ways as liquidity flows from one area to another.

I don't see any blockchain-specific extensions gaining mass market as regular TLDs are getting tokenized anyway.
 
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This is a Web2 mindset envisioning Web3, but the solution already exist’s. It’s called Handshake (HNS). It decentralizes domain ownership, removing ICANN and middlemen. HNS domains are user-owned infrastructure, not just assets. It’s about true digital ownership, not artificial scarcity.
i agree if this were 2021, and i own a bunch of handshake names, not too much has changed though in 3 years, any updates i dont know about
 
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This kind of hypothetical transformation is unlikely to happen because of simple reason: lack of necessity.. for example: what will be the added value or benefit for end user?

A domain buyer usually wants only 1 domain (for his brand,business,blog..etc). What does matter is to secure that 1 domain and transferring it to his account then paying yearly renewals, and he will not care about the whole world of domaining beyond that or owning domains as art collectables, he simply wants to use his domain to help in marketing his business, build brand awareness and making profit.
 
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This thread may already cover what I'm asking, but don't understand the blockchain or how it works, but will there be system where people can use their .com domains for crypto wallets/payments?

For example Joe@Pay dot com, you would be able just to give this e-mail to to someone to receive a crypto payment?
 
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With the gTLD .ART this is already a reality.

https://docs.protocol.art/


Content creators and artists are the front runners in embracing .ART integration into ENS.

ENS, .NFT, .ART represents Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail.

https://get.art/en
 
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because of simple reason: lack of necessity..
HI

and if they don't need it, then you gotta make them want it.

and how is that accomplished?


imo....
 
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don't understand the blockchain or how it works

If you are genuinely curious this is a good video explaining the basics of blockchain from a technical perspective without dumbing it down too much with cartoons etc:

 
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i agree if this were 2021, and i own a bunch of handshake names, not too much has changed though in 3 years, any updates i dont know about
We’re clearly after different things here. Your mindset that if it looks like a domain, it’s a domain, literally makes my head spin. Selling the idea without providing the infrastructure is my definition of snake oil. It’s only a matter of time before the veil is pulled, and those intranet silos are exposed for what they truly are.

The difference is Handshake actually delivers on decentralization, not just the idea of it. The tech is there, and it’s solid. The real Web3 shift isn’t about rebranding Web2 control with a token. Decentralization isn’t just a buzzword, it’s essential to any serious stack. Handshake solves that today, without relying on a company to play gatekeeper. The real shift happens when builders integrate it, not when the majority catches up.
 
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Thank you, esteemed domain investors, for your valuable feedback, opinions, and perspectives. While everyone is entitled to their own views, it's important that we don't let emotions take control or get carried away. Remember, we are all unique individuals from different walks of life, ethnicities, educational backgrounds, professions, and belief systems. The key to learning is remaining open-minded to others' viewpoints. Let your feedback and opinions foster opportunities to expand your network, not create conflicts. Once again, thank you for your contributions to the success of NamePros and the domain community.
 
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it's important that we don't let emotions take control or get carried away
In my opinion, that is not happening. It is a fairly rational discussion.
 
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This thread may already cover what I'm asking, but don't understand the blockchain or how it works, but will there be system where people can use their .com domains for crypto wallets/payments?

For example Joe@Pay dot com, you would be able just to give this e-mail to to someone to receive a crypto payment?
You have been able to use your .com as an Ethereum wallet address for a while now. I don't do it, but it's possible.

I assume some other wallets have similar options.

Brad
 
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