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.​

 

[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"?

 

[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 pb@pb (or whatever in web3 serves as a communication layer)?

 

[Gabriel360]

Sounds a LOT like a cash grab

 

[branding]

creating the solution

Like a lot of web3, it's creating a solution to a nonexistent problem.

 

[DomainNature]

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.

 

[bmugford]

Well, I guess we gotta go back to the good old "premium real estate" example.

Imagine taking a few mil usd and building a housing park, logically, all the nicer ones which can only be built on a strict limit and in certain quantity, you would sell for more than the ones you can build in larger quantity and without limitations?

If we were to put the same entry price on "AA" as we put on "888" or "8888", then all the "AA" Would be bought up by 3-4 guys within the first hour....That being said, as mentioned previously by BDNS, there are tons of good names at $9, such as "Satoshi" "Blockchain" "55555 or 66666" etc etc.... which someone can get and "root for us" with.

It is no mystery why a company would do that, however I don't consider something "decentralized" when the supply is being controlled by one authority and there are "premium" tiers and/or renewals fees.

That actually sounds more similar to new domain registries.

Brad

 

[kor]

The search box on bdns.app does not work, the certificate for app.bdns.app is incorrect.

The Github link at the bottom of the page is blank.

The [email protected] email address redirects to [email protected]
If you don't know how to setup an email account on the server or you don't have money for that, I can direct you to free mail services.

Let's meet again when you sort things out, maybe then we'll consider getting scammed...

 

[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)?

 

[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.

 

[D Haynes]

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

 

[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]

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.

I'll be honest to me this sounds more like AOL Keywords from 25+ years ago...where you can own a term on a specific platform.

Where is the money for the "premium" registrations going?

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but decentralization is just an overused marketing buzz word at this point. It is like "disrupt", "game changer", "outside the box", etc.

You actually need some centralization when it comes to software, nameservers, etc. for things to operate in the real world.

Brad

 

[pb]

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

 

[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?

 

[bmugford]

Didn't read what you said before posting but it is completely different. Also, not sure if you said it's a scam. Do you think it's a scam?

Please. Come on man...

There is no way the exact same thoughts, in the exact same order, with nearly the exact same words is a real statistical possibility. That stretches credulity.

Brad

 

[pb]

If we were to put the same entry price on "AA" as we put on "888" or "8888", then all the "AA" Would be bought up by 3-4 guys within the first hour....

Yeah, that's the nTLD mentality, where registries want to be domainers at the same time. Guess what, you can either eat the cake or keep it and watch it rot.

 

[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).

 

[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?

 

[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]

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.

 

[55Domains]

Sounds a LOT like a cash grab

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

 

[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

 

[bmugford]

This reminds me of AOL keywords from decades ago where you can own a certain term on their platform. It makes me wonder the question of where is the money for premium regs going? Decentralization is just an overused marketing term at this point. You actually need some centralization when it comes to software and nameservers at least that's how it works in the real world. To me this is really a scam and I'd never buy.

I'll be honest to me this sounds more like AOL Keywords from 25+ years ago...where you can own a term on a specific platform.

Where is the money for the "premium" registrations going?

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but decentralization is just an overused marketing buzz word at this point. It is like "disrupt", "game changer", "outside the box", etc.

You actually need some centralization when it comes to software, nameservers, etc. for things to operate in the real world.

Brad

This is exactly the same thing I said earlier in this thread.

It is almost verbatim, with a handful or words being changed. Why?

Brad

 

[suitedbrand]

What's the difference between what you call a "NOD" and a TLD in the root zone (regardless if traditional or Handshake root)?

Your main selling point seems to be that there's no further need for a TLD. But aren't your domains TLDs themselves? TLDs without the possibility of creating sub-level domains it seems.

You can already access TLDs directly without any dot, if they're configured accordingly. Most Handshake names are used in that way. No TLD owner has to create second-level domains, but they have the flexibility to do that if they want to.

Handshake is about as decentralized as possible and the protocol is very well thought out. It allows for lightweight and trustless name resolution, which is an essential requirement for a decentralized naming system that can actually solve problems. It can be used for wallet addresses as well.

Don't see what advantages your solution can offer over that.

Anyway, good luck!