Category: Web3 Naming

The internet as we know it has long relied on the Domain Name System (DNS) as its foundational naming layer, enabling users to access websites by typing human-readable domain names like google.com instead of memorizing IP addresses. DNS is a hierarchical and centralized system managed by organizations such as ICANN, which coordinates top-level domains and…

As Web3 naming systems gain traction and increasingly become the identity layer for decentralized applications, the question of privacy takes center stage. Unlike traditional domain systems, where registrant data is typically stored in centralized WHOIS databases and can be obfuscated through privacy services, Web3 domains operate on public blockchains where all transactions and contract interactions…

As Web3 naming systems evolve from basic addressing tools into integral components of decentralized identity, the need to prove domain ownership in a private and secure way has become increasingly critical. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) offer a cryptographic solution to this challenge by enabling users to demonstrate control over a Web3 domain without revealing the underlying…

In 2025, domain investors and digital asset managers face a unique intersection of two parallel yet increasingly interconnected naming systems: traditional Web2 domains such as .com, and blockchain-native Web3 domains like .eth. Each represents distinct technological paradigms and value propositions, yet both now coexist in the digital economy, offering different forms of utility, liquidity, and…

As the ecosystem of Web3 naming continues to grow, the role of secondary marketplaces in facilitating domain liquidity, valuation discovery, and user participation has become increasingly central. Among these platforms, OpenSea stands as the dominant general-purpose NFT marketplace, while name-focused platforms such as ENS Vision, Unstoppable Domains’ internal marketplace, and Namehash cater specifically to the…

In the emerging market of Web3 domain names, investors are constantly weighing the merits of short-term flipping against long-term holding strategies. Both approaches offer potential for profit, but they differ fundamentally in risk profiles, capital requirements, time commitments, and exposure to market cycles. Understanding the nuances of these two paths is essential for participants aiming…

As the market for Web3 domain names matures and their value appreciates across ecosystems like Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Unstoppable Domains, and Bonfida, the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding their taxation has come under increasing scrutiny. In major jurisdictions around the world, governments are adapting existing tax frameworks to account for the emergence of blockchain-based…

The question of where a decentralized Web3 domain is legally located strikes at the heart of ongoing debates surrounding jurisdiction, sovereignty, and the application of traditional legal frameworks to blockchain-based assets. Unlike conventional domain names managed under centralized root authorities and governed by national and international legal norms, decentralized domains—such as those issued through Ethereum…

As Web3 naming systems like Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Unstoppable Domains, and others increasingly function as decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS, the challenge of securing and validating these names within standard web browsers has taken on a new urgency. At the heart of this problem is the need for a browser-compatible mechanism that can verify…

The security of Web3 naming systems rests on the cryptographic assumptions underlying blockchain technologies, digital signatures, and decentralized identity frameworks. Domains on Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Handshake, and other blockchain-based registries are secured by private keys held by users or contracts, verified via elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), primarily secp256k1. This cryptographic foundation has served the…