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Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#11

Post by rvz »

can16358p wrote: post #6

More mass adoption, and browser extensions to support IPFS, and to resolve ENS names, and we're completely in the "web3" world. We just need a standardized way of mapping ENS names to IPFS CIDs to serve entry point for dApps that are running completely decentrelized.

This is the unresolved myth I keep seeing in web3:

> "dApps that are running completely decentrelized"

ENS is basically a GoDaddy-like registrar but with blockchain and with all the .eth names still controlled by 7 keyholders in a 'DAO' with four of them only needed to override control (but not totally remove) the .eth TLD. Putting in 'trust' defeats the whole purpose of 'complete decentralization'.

At least with Handshake [0], one totally removes 'trust' from the equation which I can already see ENS anchoring (or already has anchored) their TLD on Handshake.

[0] https://handshake.org

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#13

Post by m00dy »

can16358p wrote: post #6

More mass adoption, and browser extensions to support IPFS, and to resolve ENS names, and we're completely in the "web3" world. We just need a standardized way of mapping ENS names to IPFS CIDs to serve entry point for dApps that are running completely decentrelized.

It is coming bro, buckle up!!

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#14

Post by blitzar »

pixxel wrote: post #10
kingcharles wrote: post #3

This is the same price as Dropbox, roughly. $12/month for 2TB. I don't see the advantage.

Depending on your ethics, you might prefer not to fund a company that hires a war criminal. https://www.drop-dropbox.com/

> that hires a war criminal

I must have missed the trial, how many years did she get?

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#15

Post by sascha_sl »

blitzar wrote: post #14
pixxel wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Depending on your ethics, you might prefer not to fund a company that hires a war criminal. https://www.drop-dropbox.com/

> that hires a war criminal I must have missed the trial, how many years did she get?

The US putting their own war criminals on trial, that's funny. They don't even put foreign war criminals - sorry, "unlawful combatants" - on trial most of the time.

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#16

Post by can16358p »

rvz wrote: post #11
can16358p wrote: post #6

More mass adoption, and browser extensions to support IPFS, and to resolve ENS names, and we're completely in the "web3" world. We just need a standardized way of mapping ENS names to IPFS CIDs to serve entry point for dApps that are running completely decentrelized.

This is the unresolved myth I keep seeing in web3: > "dApps that are running completely decentrelized" ENS is basically a GoDaddy-like registrar but with blockchain and with all the .eth names still controlled by 7 keyholders in a 'DAO' with four of them only needed to override control (but not totally remove) the .eth TLD. Putting in 'trust' defeats the whole purpose of 'complete decentralization' . At least with Ha…

Yup trustless naming would be even better, gave the example of ENS because it's popular.

My point is that we need adoption for decentralized naming, routing/locating, hosting/"pinning". Be it a combination of ENS/Handshake/IPFS/Sia/Filecoin/BitTorrent/Ethereum or any combination of stacks.

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#17

Post by shuckles »

pixxel wrote: post #10
kingcharles wrote: post #3

This is the same price as Dropbox, roughly. $12/month for 2TB. I don't see the advantage.

Depending on your ethics, you might prefer not to fund a company that hires a war criminal. https://www.drop-dropbox.com/

And how would one scrupulously confirm that supporting a blockchain project is not supporting war criminals?

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#18

Post by donmcronald »

rvz wrote: post #11
can16358p wrote: post #6

More mass adoption, and browser extensions to support IPFS, and to resolve ENS names, and we're completely in the "web3" world. We just need a standardized way of mapping ENS names to IPFS CIDs to serve entry point for dApps that are running completely decentrelized.

This is the unresolved myth I keep seeing in web3: > "dApps that are running completely decentrelized" ENS is basically a GoDaddy-like registrar but with blockchain and with all the .eth names still controlled by 7 keyholders in a 'DAO' with four of them only needed to override control (but not totally remove) the .eth TLD. Putting in 'trust' defeats the whole purpose of 'complete decentralization' . At least with Ha…

I’m not a fan of Handshake. The auction system is pretty much the worst system you could build for normal (ie: not rich) businesses that want to register their own names. Seriously, who wants to compete against people who have a gazillion HNS that they got for free?

Then add in the fact that it’s a judgement proof blockchain and you’ve got a system that’s awesome for squatters, flippers, and rent seekers while being terrible for real businesses that want to build real value. How do I stop someone from typo squatting or violating my trademarks?

I’m always surprised by the number of people that want lawlessness.

Re: IPFS Backed by Decentralized Storage

#19

Post by k__ »

donmcronald wrote: post #18
rvz wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is the unresolved myth I keep seeing in web3: > "dApps that are running completely decentrelized" ENS is basically a GoDaddy-like registrar but with blockchain and with all the .eth names still controlled by 7 keyholders in a 'DAO' with four of them only needed to override control (but not totally remove) the .eth TLD. Putting in 'trust' defeats the whole purpose of 'complete decentralization' . At least with Ha…

I’m not a fan of Handshake. The auction system is pretty much the worst system you could build for normal (ie: not rich) businesses that want to register their own names. Seriously, who wants to compete against people who have a gazillion HNS that they got for free? Then add in the fact that it’s a judgement proof blockchain and you’ve got a system that’s awesome for squatters, flippers, and rent seekers while being…

Yes.

Saw that on Solana and it sucks hard.

I know a bunch of people who lost their auctions to some grifters.

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