discuss 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.​

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[dirk]

creating the solution

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

 

[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!

 

[Daniel Owens]

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.

 

[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

 

[Daniel Owens]

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

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?

 

[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

 

[Ariff BD]

is there any place where I can list my domains like GPT.c or Bard.c?

Thanks

 

[bdns]

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

Hi Brad - this is a really apt analogy for BDNS. It is like an AOL keywords for Blockchain, that's right. A small portion of the revenues go directly to the engineers who are working on building the solution and to the seed investors and the rest will go into a company that will fund the development of the product and the platform over time. Ownership of the NODs is decentralized in this way with more centralization around the platform.

You're right that decentralization makes it hard for products in Web3 to fully scale in that there is no funding available very often to see this through. A big part of our goal is to address this. To be honest, we do not only want to invest in BDNS platform but also in the other really promising technologies out there in the space. Specifically, if we sell enough of these we will be able to do this and make many solutions cross-compatible which would be fantastic.

Engineering and user-friendly platform development is our primary aim as we think this will win out and really contribute to the space over time.

Thanks again for your excellent example. We can use this going forward as an analogy which is really helpful.

 

[cipcip]

already did this at https://uncensorabledomains.com , which can be bought with my own token $NVM at https://nvm.xyz . If you do not have a lot of cash to invest , then the project is doomed , only advertising on forums is not enough

Good luck though

 

[55Domains]

already did this at https://uncensorabledomains.com , which can be bought with my own token $NVM at https://nvm.xyz . If you do not have a lot of cash to invest , then the project is doomed , only advertising on forums is not enough

Good luck though

How is that, this?

As I see it, you are using .un as a domain extension.

This/other forums will not be the only place we will advertise it.

 

[karmaco]

Stick to domaining. This just sounds like a scheme.

 

[IrfanHabib]

 

[bdns]

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The testnet is just not up yet so it is redirecting you to this page. As soon as it's up - or we put the mainnet up - it will redirect you to the app.

 

[bdns]

Stick to domaining. This just sounds like a scheme.

BDNS is a new network with what we've tried to make a low entry price with a highly decentralized minting opportunity so that lots of people can afford to participate for next to nothing (rather than a few heavy hitters being able to get in for a lot of money). This is the opposite of a scheme.

It'll become more apparent as the platform evolves and we continue to build on it that this is self-evident, so if you are not sure, there is no harm in waiting and watching as we build. For those who want to sample the platform from inception early on, great Name-Only NFTs are available for negligible cost.