namecoin.org VS universal-resolver

it should be on https://www.namecoin.org

Is someone going to reinvent Namecoin¹ and IPFS's IPNS²?

At least the abstract of the spec reads like that to me:

> Abstract

> Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of identifier that enables verifiable, decentralized digital identity. A DID refers to any subject (e.g., a person, organization, thing, data model, abstract entity, etc.) as determined by the controller of the DID. In contrast to typical, federated identifiers, DIDs have been designed so that they may be decoupled from centralized registries, identity providers, and certificate authorities. Specifically, while other parties might be used to help enable the discovery of information related to a DID, the design enables the controller of a DID to prove control over it without requiring permission from any other party. DIDs are URIs that associate a DID subject with a DID document allowing trustable interactions associated with that subject.

> Each DID document can express cryptographic material, verification methods, or services, which provide a set of mechanisms enabling a DID controller to prove control of the DID. Services enable trusted interactions associated with the DID subject. A DID might provide the means to return the DID subject itself, if the DID subject is an information resource such as a data model.

> This document specifies the DID syntax, a common data model, core properties, serialized representations, DID operations, and an explanation of the process of resolving DIDs to the resources that they represent.

[ Source: https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/ ]

¹ https://www.namecoin.org/

The first ever Altcoin was created 10 years ago (2011) and was a fork of Bitcoin, called Namecoin.

oh something like this?

The research is undermined somewhat by the omission of Namecoin[1], launched back in 2013, still being developed [2] and ironically, listed on coingecko [3].

[1] https://www.namecoin.org/

The OpenNIC project. Free. Offers multiple servers in several regions. Proects against DNS hijacking. Namecoin. A distributed domain name system based on Bitcoin.

I remember when Namecoin debuted that concept 10 years ago. It almost makes me want to see if I can find my old Namecoin wallet. Almost.

Browsers could alternatively ship with support for Namecoin [1] or Unstoppable Domains [2]. Though, realistically, I'm suggesting Opera or Brave. Mozilla isn't functionally capable of thinking about doing something like that, and I don't think I have to suggest a reason why the other browser vendor wouldn't entertain the idea.

[1] https://www.namecoin.org/

[2] https://unstoppabledomains.com/

The Namecoin website is now available via both Tor onion service and ZeroNet. Links are in the footer of all pages on the site.

consumes more energy than most countries.

The amount of electricity PoW blockchains spend is orthogonal to the worthiness of the DID spec. That PoW spends a "staggering amount" of electricity is not a consequence of PoW blockchains' designs; it's a consequence of the governments of the world permitting it to happen.* The absolute energy use is not an intrinsic requirement for these systems -- PoW blockchains would work just the same if the world's budget for mining was only 1 KW.

I expected better from the W3C.

(Disclaimer: I am the author of one of the DID method specs).

[1] https://github.com/decentralized-identity/universal-resolver