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As I expected, they took domain for themselves... Whois says:
This name is reserved by the Registry in accordance with ICANN Policy. >>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2021-11-20T13:42:39Z :(
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Appreciate the perspective on this. When you say "ENS will never be resolvable via the global DNS namespace", is that a technical limitation or something else? I'm curious so learning about how it works (or doesn't!), sounds like you have a lot of experience.
There is no reason technical that ENS could not run root .eth servers and have these in the global DNS namespace. It would be a centralized service with decentralized records. I'm saying it wont happen because they wont let it. Its a closed club, and its a big deal when new TLDs get added. Johnny ethereum isn't allowed in.
Unfortunately though, .eth already collides with the reserved 3 letter country TLD made for Ethiopia.
> It would be a centralized service with decentralized records.
That is the best way to describe ENS. Your .eth domain is still sitting on a single TLD managed by so called 'trusted' centralised key holders.
Unfortunately if you do not fully own your own ICANN registrar, for example, like Facebook [1], then your domain remains in the hands of the registrar; it doesn't matter what your WHOIS states. I've looked into this exact problem because I wanted to know, what it takes to fully and completely own your own domain. The best way is to apply for an ICANN registrar accreditation which entails these requirements [2]: - US$…
Both have the save website and mailing address but there are 2 independent ICANN accreditations.
Likely, it is designed to prevent another sort of attack.
I've purchased domains from GoDaddy and they reclaimed them, claiming that they sold them to me in error and that they had already been purchased. This is for multiple domains, within minutes of their release by the way.
Trademarking the domain name gives you vastly better protection, since even if the registrar/registry takes it back, nobody else can use it, so the incentive for those entities to change their mind on leasing it to you is reduced.
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It's hard toe believe people (professionals, at least) are still using GoDaddy. Their shenanigans are well-documented, so the only reason stories like these could keep showing up in places frequented by people who should know better would seem to be name recognition. GoDaddy is the McDonald's of domains. You shouldn't be surprised if you go to McDonald's and get McDonald's-tier service. Although on second thought, Ji…
Is this not front running? McDonalds don't change the prices on the menu when they see you walk through the door looking particularly hungry.