.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.​

 

[Keith]

I was replying to that. There are still great names available. If the names are protected it is done to protect established brands. So the domain goes to the brand owner.

I’ve seen several instances where @Unstoppable Domains has been questioned about protected domains that shouldn’t be protected. In my case they said it should be released but is still on hold. Also, many others are waiting release which is ridiculous. It shows a lack of faith in their product. If they were confident that names would get registered, they would roll out the entire lot at once.

 

[bmugford]

If the names are protected it is done to protect established brands. So the domain goes to the brand owner.

insurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

carinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

lifeinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

homeownersinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

etc....

They are not just protecting brands. They have withheld almost any high quality generics.

Brad

 

[Internet.Domains]

true, but have you seen the user on opensea with 16,000 names - mostly ones like drivinginstructor-4hire.crypto or 556x45mm-ammo.crypto? i'm really not understanding what's going on there but they've spammed the place up

Yes, there are a few whales buying lots of names. Their choice. Personally I would stick to better names.

 

[Keith]

insurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

carinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

lifeinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

homeownersinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

etc....

They are not just protecting brands. They have withheld almost any high quality generics.

Brad

This is also what I’ve found. They are afraid to let inventory go to the public because interest would be little.

 

[Unstoppable Domains]

I’ve seen several instances where @Unstoppable Domains has been questioned about protected domains that shouldn’t be protected. In my case they said it should be released but is still on hold. Also, many others are waiting release which is ridiculous. It shows a lack of faith in their product. If they were confident that names would get registered, they would roll out the entire lot at once.

Hey Keith,

Thanks for your response. I'm sure it's a bit frustrating to have to wait. We've decided to go slow with premium roll out because we're trying to get all of the lists down. As you mentioned, it's not perfect yet. And since domains are on the blockchain and irrevocable, there's a high cost to us being wrong. We don't want to accidentally sell a protected domain or mis-price a premium domain. We'll start releasing soon, but not all of them at once.

The goal is for many to go to an on chain public auction. However, premium domains are less critical right now to adoption than integrations with wallets/browsers and tools to build websites. Rather than build and run an auction, we want to onboard users. That's where our focus is for now.

Premium domains will be a focus though in the near future.

 

[Internet.Domains]

insurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

carinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

lifeinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

homeownersinsurance.crypto
This name will be available for sale at a later time.

etc....

They are not just protecting brands. They have withheld almost any high quality generics.

Brad

Some of the generic category killers are going to go to auction is my understanding. You can add it to your watch list, via their site, and they will notify you when it becomes available.

 

[Unstoppable Domains]

true, but have you seen the user on opensea with 16,000 names - mostly ones like drivinginstructor-4hire.crypto or 556x45mm-ammo.crypto? i'm really not understanding what's going on there but they've spammed the place up

Opensea's API actually goes and finds every .crypto domain available. It's not just the ones that are for sale.

 

[Keith]

Some of the generic category killers are going to go to auction is my understanding. You can add it to your watch list, via their site, and they will notify you when it becomes available.

I wouldn’t consider my name a category killer yet it’s not available. Then you start diving in and anything worthwhile is not available.

If they have no confidence in the rollout of the product, why would potential customers have confidence in them?!

 

[bmugford]

They are going down the same path as many of the new gTLDs. The time when there is the most interest is usually at launch. When all the good stuff is reserved people quickly just move on.

Brad

 

[Unstoppable Domains]

I wouldn’t consider my name a category killer yet it’s not available. Then you start diving in and anything worthwhile is not available.

If they have no confidence in the rollout of the product, why would potential customers have confidence in them?!

Premium domain releases have nothing to do with our confidence in our product. Premium domains are for speculators. We want 1 billion people to have a domain. We could do that without releasing a single premium domain.

Blockchain domains don't have to follow the same rules as DNS - and we don't intend to. Adoption of users and of applications is the only thing we're thinking about. Insofar as premium domain releases facilitate those goals, then we'll pursue them.

The reason to pay attention to this tech is if you're looking for something new and different from traditional DNS. If you want the old way of doing things, I'd focus on ICANN domain extensions.

 

[Internet.Domains]

This is also what I’ve found. They are afraid to let inventory go to the public because interest would be little.

Actually, interest is very high. I have been following developments on different channels and you would be amazed at the excitement of people as they become aware of .crypto and the entire decentralized web. It's all new, but it is not lacking excitement as it develops.

I wouldn’t consider my name a category killer yet it’s not available.

Keith, their support is top notch. Commendable. If you feel their is an error, or you deserve a name, reach out to them.

 

[Keith]

And since domains are on the blockchain and irrevocable, there's a high cost to us being wrong.

This will be the ultimate downfall of .crypto. You cannot sell a “domain”, which it’s not, but ok let’s call it that, and have no control over the inventory.

It’s not only a matter of your control as much as your responsibility. You need to be damn sure that content is regulated and usage of your product doesn’t harm innocent bystanders. With .crypto you’ve just admitted that you cannot do that.

 

[Unstoppable Domains]

It is extremely important to understand that a blockchain domain is self custody. You control it and no one can take it away from you, not even Unstoppable Domains. You can use it to build a website that only you can put up or take down. This is the revolutionary aspect of a blockchain domain. This is the reason that so many people are dedicating themselves to building decentralized tools. We are trying to make a system that is completely user controlled. This is because no one should have absolute power over what can be said or done on the internet. No person, no group, no company, and no government.

Content is unregulated. That is the point. Filtering using blockchain systems will still happen. Apps will choose not to show domains associated with bad content. The difference is that the record is public on the blockchain so if you disagree with your app, you can see it anyway. The nice thing is that in the blockchain world, apps can co-operate using the same shared lists of known bad domains. Also, apps can give warnings before showing users a site (potential phishing, known scammer, etc.)

I wouldn't be afraid of a decentralized future. People powered systems are far safer and better regulated than top down ones like exist today.

 

[Internet.Domains]

The time when there is the most interest is usually at launch.

I would argue that because the decentralized web is new and that the tools to make it user friendly are currently being developed, the greater interest will come later.

 

[Unstoppable Domains]

I would argue that because the decentralized web is new and that the tools to make it user friendly are currently being developed, the greater interest will come later.

Totally agree with this. It's more similar to a .com or another early extension launch in the 1990's. Those markets took years to develop. It's only after the DNS system matured that big releases starting happening.

Right now, the technology needs to focus on onboarding users and integrating with applications. That's a bit different than launching a new Gtld today.

 

[Keith]

I wouldn't be afraid of a decentralized future. People powered systems are far safer and better regulated than top down ones like exist today.

If that was the case we wouldn’t need laws because whatever people want to do is fine. It would also mean no wipo/udrp process because how people choose to use certain domains is their right.

Holy shit Batman, what are you saying?!

 

[Internet.Domains]

Here is a graphic, .zil and .crypto have the same attributes other than .zil is on the the Zilliqa blockchain and .crypto is on the Ethereum blockchain.

 

[Internet.Domains]

If that was the case we wouldn’t need laws because whatever people want to do is fine.

Going decentralized does not mean going lawless.

 

[bmugford]

Here is a graphic, .zil and .crypto have the same attributes other than .zil is on the the Zilliqa blockchain and .crypto is on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Need alternative DNS to work as a website - check.

Brad

 

[Keith]

Going decentralized does not mean going lawless.

It does because according to what @Unstoppable Domains just said, there is no recourse once a .crypto is registered.