3DNS receives patent for blockchain-based domain name registrar!

On Tuesday, domain name company 3DNS announced that it was awarded a patent for a blockchain-based domain name registration and management system. This technology converts domain names and their DNS records into on-chain assets on the blockchain, marking a major breakthrough in the deep integration of the domain name industry with blockchain technology.

I. Patent Overview

The core of this patent (U.S. Patent No. 12,147,978) is the development of a blockchain-based domain name registrar and management system, whose functions include:

-Converting domain names and DNS records into on-chain assets that are stored and managed via the blockchain.

-Using smart contracts on the Ethernet network to support all of the functionality required for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to accredit registrars.

-Provides the exact same registration, transfer and renewal functions as traditional Web2 domain name registration, while supporting Web3 application scenarios.

II. Technical Features

The system works as follows:

1. Blockchain-based domain name storage

The system stores domain name registration data in an Ethernet smart contract, forming an on-chain asset that can be queried.

2、Name server interacts with blockchain

The name server receives access requests from client devices, generates query requests and sends them to the blockchain.

o The blockchain verifies the domain name storage and retrieves relevant DNS records.

o The retrieved DNS information (e.g. IP address) is returned to the client device to realize page access.

3. Off-chain and on-chain collaboration

3DNS collaborates with ICANN-accredited registrars to initiate the off-chain registration process and mark registered domain names as on-chain assets. This retains the advantages of traditional domain name management and is compatible with Web3's on-chain function.

III. Application Prospects

Through this technology, 3DNS opens a new chapter in the combination of blockchain and domain name industry.

-Web3's infrastructure: support developers to use domain names directly as on-chain assets, applicable to decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized identity (DID) and other scenarios.

-Enhanced domain name security: on-chain storage reduces the risk of tampering and hijacking, providing higher protection for domain name assets.

-Strong compatibility: Seamless integration with traditional Web2 functions, reducing user migration costs.

Industry Significance

With the popularity of crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ether, blockchain technology is gradually becoming a key engine for the development of the Internet. 3DNS innovation introduces a new operation mode for the domain name industry, which not only strengthens the management and security of domain name assets, but also lays the foundation for the development of the next-generation Internet (Web3).

In the future, the blockchain-based domain name management system may become mainstream, which is undoubtedly an important step towards decentralization for the entire domain name industry.