Blockchain Domain Name Service (BDNS) is launching soon!

[55Domains]

Hello Everyone,

I took an extensive break from domaining, but have been back for some time and am currently also involved in BDNS, I am creating this thread as we will soon launch it, and to answer any questions anyone may have before hand.



BDNS is the world’s first Blockchain naming system introducing Name-Only Domains (NODs). NODs are NFTs which you can mint that attach to your wallet address on Ethereum with a name-only character/number combination.

So far, all NFTs offering wallet and domain name configurations (Such as ENS or UD) contain an unessential TLD in the name (e.g. “Blockchain.eth” “Bitcoin.sol” or "Games.zil" etc). BDNS has developed the technology to remove this cumbersome aspect of address masking.

With BDNS NODs, your chosen wallet address is simply one customized string of characters such as “Blockchain” "Games" or "Bitcoin". Not only is this easier to remember, the more fluid functionality of the single Name-Only configuration holds huge promise for the future of Metaverse/Web3 location identification.

In addition to offering NFTs, BDNS is developing its own proprietary wallet which will allow any user to configure their NOD on the Ethereum Blockchain so that it reflects their unique address. With a BDNS wallet, users will be able to send and receive coins and NFTs from a customized name without any unnecessary TLD extension!


BDNS NODs are priced at a highly-attractive price-point, making them accessible for everyone and are a 100% decentralized domain name solution. Prices are as low as $9 per mint for 99.9% of NODs, with additional annual renewal discounts when purchased upfront. (A 70% discount on 2+years)

Further, if you are a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) holder of an Ape numbered between #1000-#9999 then you can claim your corresponding four-digit number for absolutely free for a limited time period.

BDNS NODs are next-generation premium Blockchain domain name real estate, promising to revolutionize the way we interact with addresses and locations on a decentralized internet using Web3.

Don't miss out on a strictly first-come, first-serve (no private mint) opportunity to claim your own unique name at the forthcoming launch of BDNS. To learn more, visit the links below:


Bdns.App

Telegram: Click for invite

Discord: Click for invite

Any questions, I will be happy to answer over the next few days before we launch.

This is a sponsored post.​

 

[comRaid]

Best wishes for your endeavour.

How browsers or voice command based apps like Alexa will differentiate between a term and the 'bdns nods' if there is no TLD present?

 

[55Domains]

Best wishes for your endeavour.

How browsers or voice command based apps like Alexa will differentiate between a term and the 'bdns nods' if there is no TLD present?

Well, if at any point in time any browser would accept to support BDNS Nod`s, It would be just saying the Name without any TLD/extension, i presume. However, that scenario is quite a bit off into the future, as is, our first step will be to get the NODs to work on wallets (apart from the bdns wallet), sites, (exchanges), then after that and multiple other developments in between, would something like a main browser support (such as firefox or opera) become an option,

 

[pb]

Isn't that more or less the same as handshake domains?

 

[capybara]

So far, all NFTs offering wallet and domain name configurations (Such as ENS or UD) contain an unessential TLD in the name (e.g. “Blockchain.eth” “Bitcoin.sol” or "Games.zil" etc).

Handshake has been around for years.

Edit: already pointed out by @pb

 

[55Domains]

Isn't that more or less the same as handshake domains?

It is not, Handshake offers extensions, as far as im aware. So basically they offer for example, .whatever, (You buy the extension, we simply offer domains with no extensions, so you do not buy whatever.whatever or .whatever, you buy only "whatever", one could also easily more see them as usernames for ethereum for the time being, (as integration into browsers are surely quite some time away as already pointed out).

 

[55Domains]

Handshake has been around for years.

Edit: already pointed out by @pb

They have been, however, they do not offer the same thing.

 

[branding]

What can I do with them? They cannot be connected to a wallet according to your faq. They won't resolve. They can't be used for email.

What is the actual product/use you're selling?

 

[pb]

It is not, Handshake offers extensions, as far as im aware. So basically they offer for example, .whatever, (You buy the extension, we simply offer domains with no extensions, so you do not buy whatever.whatever or .whatever, you buy only "whatever", one could also easily more see them as usernames for ethereum for the time being, (as integration into browsers are surely quite some time away as already pointed out).

Ok, so you just sell words? Like aliases, nicknames, something like that? It's hardly a domain if it doesn't have a dot on either side and you can't create subdomains. And you will probably want a couple thousands per year for a short non-domain like "pb"?

 

[55Domains]

What can I do with them? They cannot be connected to a wallet according to your faq. They won't resolve. They can't be used for email.

What is the actual product/use you're selling?

Just as ENS when they started out, it will obviously take time for these to become integrated into larger wallets. It will of course be our main focus upon launching to get as many integrations as possible as quickly as possible.

 

[55Domains]

Ok, so you just sell words? Like aliases, nicknames, something like that? It's hardly a domain if it doesn't have a dot on either side and you can't create subdomains. And you will probably want a couple thousands per year for a short non-domain like "pb"?

The functionality of domains will still be there and thats a +, as said, the main and likely first use of these will be the replacement of wallet addresses, as is one can only have "nickname.whatever" as an address or so called "web3 identity", and not "nickname", which would be the case for ours.

And yes, we do have 5 premium catagories, and "pb" would fall into the 2-character catagory which have a premium on them.

 

[pb]

The functionality of domains will still be there and thats a +, as said, the main and likely first use of these will be the replacement of wallet addresses, as is one can only have "nickname.whatever" as an address or so called "web3 identity", and not "nickname", which would be the case for ours.

And yes, we do have 5 premium catagories, and "pb" would fall into the 2-character catagory which have a premium on them.

Well, if a wallet alias is the only use case, then I don't see how it's a "domain". Unless I'm missing something?
If I shell out gazillion dollars and buy "pb", will I be able to make subdomains like wallet.pb for my eth wallet, web.pb for my IPFS website and set up an e-mail [email protected] (or whatever in web3 serves as a communication layer)?

 

[branding]

Just as ENS when they started out, it will obviously take time for these to become integrated into larger wallets. It will of course be our main focus upon launching to get as many integrations as possible as quickly as possible.

So basically you mint a name and you can't do anything with it (yet)?

 

[55Domains]

Well, if a wallet alias is the only use case, then I don't see how it's a "domain". Unless I'm missing something?
If I shell out gazillion dollars and buy "pb", will I be able to make subdomains like wallet.pb for my eth wallet, web.pb for my IPFS website and set up an e-mail [email protected] (or whatever in web3 serves as a communication layer)?

Its a domain in the sense that yes, all these functions are part of it, (same as with ENS/UD), those not being an option is due to them not being added/enabled, For obvious reasons the first focus (last few months) was the development, as soon as we launch our main focus will become integrations.

 

[55Domains]

So basically you mint a name and you can't do anything with it (yet)?

Its basically the same for ENS and UD, so far its really just a pretty wallet name.

 

[Gabriel360]

Sounds a LOT like a cash grab

 

[iTesla]

It will take many years for BDSN to get implemented, most of decentralized domains are selling digital fairy tales.
You yourselves use .app domain.
I prefer to stay with my .COM's rather than buy such digital fairy tales.

 

[55Domains]

Sounds a LOT like a cash grab

You are free to your own opinion, as anyone else.

 

[55Domains]

It will take many years for BDSN to get implemented, most of decentralized domains are selling digital fairy tales.
You yourselves use .app domain.
I prefer to stay with my .COM's rather than buy such digital fairy tales.

It was a fitting name for our purposes, we did get blockchaindomainnameservice.com, but it seemed a bit too long , we also did take note that most in crypto do not put too much value on the extension used.

You are right that it will take some time for us to get integrated into different services, however, once we do, we clearly have the best looking names around. (Well, atleast imo).

 

[HotKey]

If it's just for crypto payments, I don't think you can call them domains.

This idea of sending payments via "name" is called a human readable address. And with UD the address can also be used as a domain. Handshake have their TLDs and second-level (domains), but not usable as crypto payments via human readable addresses as far as I'm aware.

If you do manage name resolution as a domain at some point, it will certainly be similar to what Handshake has and they've developed a browser with native resolution.

Best of luck for you endeavor regardless, you're right these things can take years.

 

[bmugford]

Hello Everyone,

I took an extensive break from domaining, but have been back for some time and am currently also involved in BDNS, I am creating this thread as we will soon launch it, and to answer any questions anyone may have before hand.


BDNS is the world’s first Blockchain naming system introducing Name-Only Domains (NODs). NODs are NFTs which you can mint that attach to your wallet address on Ethereum with a name-only character/number combination.

So far, all NFTs offering wallet and domain name configurations (Such as ENS or UD) contain an unessential TLD in the name (e.g. “Blockchain.eth” “Bitcoin.sol” or "Games.zil" etc). BDNS has developed the technology to remove this cumbersome aspect of address masking.

With BDNS NODs, your chosen wallet address is simply one customized string of characters such as “Blockchain” "Games" or "Bitcoin". Not only is this easier to remember, the more fluid functionality of the single Name-Only configuration holds huge promise for the future of Metaverse/Web3 location identification.

In addition to offering NFTs, BDNS is developing its own proprietary wallet which will allow any user to configure their NOD on the Ethereum Blockchain so that it reflects their unique address. With a BDNS wallet, users will be able to send and receive coins and NFTs from a customized name without any unnecessary TLD extension!


BDNS NODs are priced at a highly-attractive price-point, making them accessible for everyone and are a 100% decentralized domain name solution. Prices are as low as $9 per mint for 99.9% of NODs, with additional annual renewal discounts when purchased upfront. (A 70% discount on 2+years)

Further, if you are a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) holder of an Ape numbered between #1000-#9999 then you can claim your corresponding four-digit number for absolutely free for a limited time period.

BDNS NODs are next-generation premium Blockchain domain name real estate, promising to revolutionize the way we interact with addresses and locations on a decentralized internet using Web3.

Don't miss out on a strictly first-come, first-serve (no private mint) opportunity to claim your own unique name at the forthcoming launch of BDNS. To learn more, visit the links below:


Bdns.App

Telegram: DM for invite

Discord: Click for invite

Any questions, I will be happy to answer over the next few days before we launch.

This is a sponsored post.​

This type of stuff is way too confusing for the general public.

I am not even sure what you are buying or what the point is really.
What is unique about this that can't be replicated by others?

Until (if) there is ever utility, and ease of use, this type of thing really has no chance IMO.

What is not in that 99.9% that are $9/mint?

Let me guess, all the premium terms?

If so, where is that money going for those premium terms?

Are the examples you gave of "games", "blockchain", or "bitcoin" available for $9?

Brad

 

[pb]

I am not even sure what you are buying or what the point is really.
What is unique about this that can't be replicated by others?

From what I understand, you can "mint" a NFT containing a string of characters and that's pretty much it.
(Well, actually you can't, because it doesn't work (yet?).)
There's also a vague promise by an undisclosed entity that some things will happen in the future.

 

[bmugford]

From what I understand, you can "mint" a NFT containing a string of characters and that's pretty much it.
(Well, actually you can't, because it doesn't work (yet?).)
There's also a vague promise by an undisclosed entity that some things will happen in the future.

It seems like anyone could do this. I am not sure what is unique about it.

The key is really controlling the software and nameservers. If you can control that, then you can have any "domain" you want. Without that, nothing is really going to resolve or be useful as a "domain" in a traditional sense.

The fact that there appears to be "premium" tiers makes me consider this more beneficial to the operators.

Where are those premium fees going? I bet they are not going to charity.

Brad

 

[D Haynes]

I like where it says 100% decentralised and tells you there's a renewal fee in the same sentence.

 

[bdns]

Thanks for all the feedback!

So we think that BDNS is more than a fairytale. It's got great engineers for a start, and it has also got some of the lowest-priced wallet address names around. Blockchain is $9; Bitcoin is taken for Bitcoin.com but if it was available it would also be $9. Satoshi is $9. 88888 is $9. Lots of them are $9 - in fact, you'll be genuinely surprised how many of them are. The entry price is really low for most of these. Hopefully soon a test net version of the app will be up and you can try them out. BDNS NODs are more than just tokens you can mint. There is a BDNS wallet that is actively in development right now where you can use these NFTs to configure your wallet address and this will be rolled out in the second quarter.

We don't think it's a cash grab at all. In fact, with the amount of money and time that has gone into creating the solution, they really represent some of the cheapest mintable web3 products out there, especially as they are being designed to be actually functional for a purpose. Perhaps other wallets will take BDNS NODs, perhaps not - this remains to be seen. We are more about building an ecosystem of users however, so are not too bothered if only our BDNS wallet configures the NFTs at this stage.

In terms of web browsers, this is a longer term objective and we have some ongoing discussions and ideas as to this effect. The decentralized web isn't an either/or. It's not a case of using BDNS vs. Handshake for example. The two are completely different solutions. Handshake lets you own a TLD and sell sub-domains; with BDNS, it's the opposite - there is literally only one of every name. The Metaverse when you boil it down really comes down to one phrase - it's a "browsing experience." There will be many browsing experiences online over the coming years and BDNS is just one of these - first on Blockchain, and over time, if this works, hopefully on a decentralized web.

It's worth checking out our community to participate in these sorts of discussions. At the end of the day, a decentralized web is just that - it's a user experience of many different on-centralized versions. We think there is a place for BDNS and that it'll be worthwhile.