.crypto domains launching on 12/11

[Unstoppable Domains]

Hi NamePros,

We’re announcing the launch of the .crypto domain extension on 12/11. 50,000 domains have already been registered. Go to https://unstoppabledomains.com/?ref=namepros to find available domains.

You’ve probably all heard about cryptocurrency, but may not be aware that new domain extensions are being launched on blockchains. These domains are not part of the ICANN system. They are stored by the owner, with their private key, not by a registrar like Godaddy. No one can transfer a domain or update it other than the owner. If you store website content on decentralized storage instead of Amazon Web Services, then no one can take down your website other than you.

A blockchain domain + Decentralized storage = An uncensorable website

This is the beginning of an entirely new internet built to protect free speech around the world.


Blockchain domain features

• No Renewals - Pay once and it’s yours ... forever
  
  
• No Custodian - Domains are stored by the owner. No third party can move or update them
  
  
• Payments - The domain can be used as a payment address for cryptocurrencies. Send Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or any other currency all to the same domain
  
  
• Uncensorable Websites - Attach domains to content on decentralized storage and create an uncensorable website
  
  
• Transfers - Escrow agents aren’t needed. Transfer to anyone in the world in under 1 minute with no risk of being defrauded

We’ll be moderating this thread and we’d love to hear your thoughts!


Brad Kam, Co-founder

This was a promoted post.​

 

[iAdam]

Every decent domain is reserved. You are promoting on NP so Do you expect people go after wtvrdomain.crypto ? Even wtf.crypto is unavailable

 

[garptrader]

I believe Brad a few months ago said the tools for decentralized websites were like the days of dial_up internet. Regardless, I should at least attempt to use a domain and launch a simple site - just for practice. But since .crypto runs on ethereum, do we spend eth to launch or interact with the site?

 

[garptrader]

I am not sure if this is a back or merely a migration of the platform or what? Up until several days ago I could see my .crypto domains within the Trust wallet on my cellphone. Now it says no collectibles found but references OpenSea.io I can see the domains there as recently listed and it says owned by you (me) I still see the .Crypto domains within my Unstoppable account though it seems I can no longer do updates from my tablet. Interestingly for some domains including mine one can find what other .crypto domains a particular user owns (at least if they have been claimed) by following the OpenSea link from Unstoppable Domains. However, I was able to add an email contact and designate as for sale for one. Perhaps just a migration.

 

[garptrader]

Ok visiting OpenSea.io and searching for Unstoppable Domains it appears there are more than 53.5k domains listed among more than 7.2k holders.

 

[Internet.Domains]

Now it says no collectibles found

I see mine in Trust. No issues.

Try clearing cache in dapp browser and restarting.

 

[garptrader]

Apparently OpenSea.io is the primary marketplace for blockchain collectibles. Well, I have now listed for sale on OpenSeas my first .Crypto domain - a South Florida geo.

 

[Rammbo]

Is it a way to view what .crypto domains have sold there?

 

[garptrader]

For some reason I thought MEW (MyEtherWallet) was capable of receiving ERC-20 tokens so just for the sake of learning I tried sending a .crypto domain from my Trust wallet to my MEW wallet. Trust did remove the domain and OpenSea.io recognizes that the domain was transferred. But it does not appear in the MEW wallet - perhaps lost but I did this with a domain I was not overly concerned about losing.

 

[garptrader]

That transfer also removed the domain from my Unstoppable account. I do have a note of the ETH address I used but I guess there may be some additional technical requirements to receive a blockchain domain that are not known by the average individual.

 

[Keith]

That transfer also removed the domain from my Unstoppable account. I do have a note of the ETH address I used but I guess there may be some additional technical requirements to receive a blockchain domain that are not known by the average individual.

So it’s lost. A solid reason why .crypto is no bueno.

 

[Internet.Domains]

For some reason I thought MEW (MyEtherWallet) was capable of receiving ERC-20 tokens so just for the sake of learning I tried sending a .crypto domain from my Trust wallet to my MEW wallet. Trust did remove the domain and OpenSea.io recognizes that the domain was transferred. But it does not appear in the MEW wallet - perhaps lost but I did this with a domain I was not overly concerned about losing.

Contact UD support. The domain is still recorded on chain and is recoverable.

 

[garptrader]

Using Etherscan.io I was able to find the transaction. My MEW wallet says no tokens found. Metamask like Trust has tabs for coins and collectibles but I need to get some guidance on how to do these domain transfers before assuming it is as simple as sending to an ethereum wallet address.

 

[Internet.Domains]

Using Etherscan.io I was able to find the transaction. My MEW wallet says no tokens found. Metamask like Trust has tabs for coins and collectibles but I need to get some guidance on how to do these domain transfers before assuming it is as simple as sending to an ethereum wallet address.

Some wallets have trouble reading an erc721 token. TW seems to be one of the better ones. IMO.

 

[garptrader]

I tried going on OpenSea to submit an offer for the lost domain and discovered that to do so one has to have Wrapped Ether. Learning....

 

[garptrader]

Fyi to increase the list BIN price at Open Sea one has to cancel the listing and pay a gas fee ($.07 in my case) and then relist. I believe the BIN price can be lowered with no fee but since offers can be submitted below the BIN....

 

[garptrader]

UD also announced a blockchain browser.

Years ago exact match domains received a significant search engine ranking benefit at Google. I wonder how their browser will work with regard to ranking blockchain vs regular sites.

 

[Coindoji]

I wonder how this will play out since .crypto tld was sold on Handshake, and since UD did not claim it, it will be a publicly available tld for registration on the blockchain.
I mean, good look suing someone on decentralized web who holds ownership of this tld.

 

[Keith]

Says 5 letter have been released but my name is not available. Just says coming at a later date

 

[alcy]

sorry didn't read thread... so hope its new news .. but opera browser will or is natively supporting these new blkchain domains,. accidentally read today.

future looks bright especially now that we all move online due to virus and will basically no longer live in outside world with others in future but always and forever in cyberspace. cheers.

 

[Jimmysun]

Hi, UD:
When I tried to find out my ipfs hash by following the instructions from your forum https://unstoppabledomains.com/t/how-to-view-your-ipfs-hash-on-the-blockchain/672
It shows me a empty string in the last step... how can I use your template web design if I can’t figure out my ipfs hash? Or I must have created a html content?

 

[Jimmysun]

Hi Jimmysun,

There will only be a hash if you have created a dweb site either with our templates or other templates you might have access to. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with, thanks.

Sorry I don’t understand, when I choose your template I can’t publish it because I don’t have ipfs hash...

The other thing is my domain is in the pending status for more than 72 hours already after I submitted my eth address to broadcast on the chain claiming, so I realized I forgot put more gas fee on it, so I went the other way to guest management, paid the gas fee and it works, but now in the domain page it’s still in pending...so I can’t do anything during the status.

 

[Jimmysun]

It’s taking me forever.

 

[wot]

That is fine. What is to stop endless other alternate root providers from launching their own .crypto then?
Nothing really.

Brad

Looks like a potential black ole

 

[garptrader]

The argument behind holding a blockchhain domain such as .crypto is that unlike existing extensions, a blockchain domain cannot be taken away by a registrar or UDRP filing and a website cannot be taken down because of political backlash. The owner is in control.

 

[OnlineDomainShop]

so what exactly are all the blockchain extensions now and where to reg them?
.eth
.crypto
.zilch

what else?

seems when I type anything decent to reg at unstoppable domains...only crap is available...the rest is prem..

Yes , already tried many all premium , Now sticking to .com only