If you’ve been lurking around the web for some time now, chances are you’ve probably come across the term “NFT” and wondered what in the world it is.无杀菌令牌, or NFTs, are unique digital assets that one can trade and own. Examples include digital art, video game items, avatars, and collectibles.
简而言之，“无杀伤性”一词意味着NFT不可互换。传统货币是可替代的，因为一美元可以换成另一美元，因为它们具有完全相同的价值。这是艺术的另一个故事。梵高的两幅梵高的估价和定价都会有所不同，即使梵高都是。因此，例如，您无法进行公平交流星空之夜withSunflowers。
Each NFT is unique, and all are managed on a blockchain similar to how cryptocurrencies operate. In fact, many NFTs are traded using cryptocurrencies—Ethereum, in particular. While digital art and collectibles are some of the more popular forms of NFTs, few people realize that website domains can also be tokenized and traded.
NFT Domains:
但是首先，域名如何工作？
在我们深入NFT域之前，让我们回溯一下，看看传统上如何获得域名。域名是网站的在线地址。这是您在浏览器中输入的内容，以便访问特定网站（例如fallencerMarketingHub.com）。
在现实中,一个网站的地址是一个字符串f numeric characters called the IP (Internet Protocol) address. The Domain Name System or DNS was created to make it easier for end-users to remember internet addresses. Think of IP addresses as map coordinates that pinpoint the exact location of a place and the domain name as the easy-to-remember alphanumeric address (123 Main Street).
DNS servers function as phone books that translate domain names to IP addresses so that when you input a website name into a browser, the computer knows just what specific data you are requesting and sends back the correct data—in this case, the website you want to visit.
这些域名由一个名为Internet Corporation的美国非营利组织管理，用于分配的名称和数字（ICANN）。要为您的网站使用域名，您需要注册并从域名注册服务商（例如Godaddy或Google域）购买。
However, in this case, “purchasing” your domain name does not mean that you actuallyown它。您只是在网上购买使用“ yourcompanyname.com”的权利。它更类似于名称的租赁或租赁，而不是销售。这就是为什么域注册商收取使用域名的年费并规定可以使用它们的时间长度的原因。用户无法付款或合同到期后，域名将返回市场，并可以先注册它的任何人使用。实际上，不道德的公司和网络标报通过监视即将到期的域名来利用系统，然后一旦它们就立即购买。然后，他们以更高的价格将名称出售给原始所有者，或者将其投入市场上，以将其出售给出价最高的人。
为什么需要分散域？
对于普通的互联网用户，确保网站和在线活动顺利进行的许多复杂层在很大程度上是看不见的。因为有数亿个注册域名，更不用说其他系统和流程以保持Web 2.0互联网正常运行，因此ICANN有很多工作要做。Internet分配的数字权限（IANA）是ICANN内部管理域名注册机构的部门。
Domain registries are big, private companies that handle and manage domain names and their records. These are different from domain nameregistrarswho handle commercial sales of domain names and can be considered the middlemen. GoDaddy is a domain name registrar. It sells domain names to end users, registers paid domain names, and also forks over a fee to the domain registry.
If this all sounds a bit unwieldy, then you might begin to understand why developers are pushing for a more decentralized system. Even if DNS is already mainly decentralized, the context within which it operates is still largely centralized, with domain registries at the center of it all.
好的，那NFT域有何不同？
If you’ve read up onNFTs, you’ll know that they grant ownership of the corresponding digital asset to the buyer. So other people may view a piece of artwork online, but only the owner of the NFT has the original copy and the certification of authenticity. In the same way, purchasing an NFT domain gives you ownership of the domain name, instead of merely renting it out for a period of time.
NFT domains decentralize the domain name registration system. As outlined above, traditional domain names, also known as Web 2.0 domains, are managed under one company with many additional layers of management in between. This is the Internet that most of us are familiar with and accustomed to. The Web 2.0 Internet is more centralized, run and managed by private companies like Google and Meta that offer web services in exchange for personal data.
Web 3.0domains, on the other hand, are decentralized, with ownership and control of the domain name going to whoever purchases the NFT. Many in the blockchain industry are even beginning to callWeb 3.0the future of the Internet as blockchain technology gains momentum.
What Can NFT Domains Do?
If you are already familiar with cryptocurrencies, you know that you need to have a compatible wallet in which to store your cryptocurrency tokens. NFT domains have more functions than simply being a website address. They can also be used as cryptocurrency wallets, and because they are NFTs, you can buy, sell, and hold them as if they were ordinary NFTs.
As a website, you can go ahead and type in your NFT domain name in a compatible browser, and in the same way as Web 2.0 domains like .com and .org, the NFT domain will show users the website content that you put there. As a cryptocurrency wallet, you can use that same domain name to send and receive compatible cryptocurrencies.
Blockchain-based domain names have top-level domains (TLDs) that are different from Web 2.0 TLDs, which are all under the management and jurisdiction of ICANN. Since NFTs are decentralized and separate from Web 2.0, NFT domain names offer different TLDs:
- 。nft
- 。crypto
- .bitcoin
- 。X
- 。blockchain
Among these popular extensions, domains with .nft and .crypto tend to be pricier than others.
NFT域的优缺点
NFTs全部是关于巩固独特数字资产的所有权和真实性。对于域名，这意味着您无需依靠域注册商来购买使用域名的权利。Web 2.0层次结构的许多层次意味着这些组织仍然可以控制您对域名的操作，并有权审查您。此外，这些公司收取费用 - 最终用户将不得不承担的费用。
这使我们获得了NFT域名的另一个优势：您只付费一次，只是初始销售价格。您每年都会收到一份账单声明，以继续使用域名，这不是租金。注册并支付费用后，该名称是永远的（或直到您决定将其出售给他人）。网络标题在到期后购买您的域名的威胁将不再存在于NFT域中。
You can also host your website using your NFT domain name independently from Web 2.0 Internet. Plus, you can access other decentralized apps, also known as DApps, using your domain. As a cryptocurrency wallet, it also frees you from having to memorize your crypto address, thereby decreasing the risk of mistyping it and sending valuable cryptocurrency to another wallet.
另一方面，由于NFT域名仍处于起步阶段，并且有点实验性，因此并非所有浏览器都可以访问它们。许多人可能需要插件才能访问它。区块链域不在ICANN的管辖范围内，因此主流浏览器支持Web 3.0域名没有明显的动机。一些浏览器，例如Brave，可以支持NFT域。有更多的浏览器效仿只是时间问题。
Source:brave.com
Additionally, while the blockchain is immutable and almost impossible to hack, there are still some security concerns. Foremost among these are bugs that can still, on occasion, cause some damage to NFT marketplaces that affect buyers and users. And unfortunately, once an NFT is stolen or otherwise gone, it is rather difficult to get it back. To strengthen security, you’ll need additional safeguards to protect your digital assets.
Finally, the lack of a central organization in charge of managing the registration and use of NFTs might pose a problem when disputes or conflicts arise. In the case of traditional domain names, the ICANN can step in and resolve any disputes. For NFTs, if a brand finds out that someone else has already purchased an NFT domain with their brand name, there will be no official third party to manage the dispute.
我如何购买NFT域名?
Buying an NFT domain is more similar topurchasing other NFTsthan buying and registering a traditional Web 2.0 domain. Blockchain domain names can be purchased and registered via NFT marketplaces. Most NFT domain names are traded using cryptocurrencies, but there are providers that accept fiat currency. Registering an NFT domain name is easier than you think, especially if you’ve already traded NFTs before.
1。Look for a reputable and trusted NFT domain marketplace. Leading sellers include Unstoppable Domains and Ethereum Name Service. You can also check out popularNFT市场like OpenSea and Rarible for NFT domains that are up for resale by the owners.
Source:unstoppabledomains.com
2。Type in your preferred domain name, then check from the selection of extensions available (.nft, .crypto, .bitcoin, etc.). Different TLDs will have different prices.
Source:unstoppabledomains.com
3。Pay the corresponding fee for your chosen name. Depending on the marketplace, there could be a few options for payment. You can choose to pay with cryptocurrency, credit card, and even PayPal.
4.最后一步是“铸造” the domain. This is just the process of claiming your domain; the blockchain will recognize that you own the domain name. After minting, you are now the certified owner of your domain name. Not only do you have an NFT you can store or sell to others, but you also have a website address and a cryptocurrency wallet. As it is a nonfungible token, be sure to store your domain name in a wallet.
The Future of NFT Domains and Web 3.0
As of today, Web 3.0 is still on the periphery of most Internet users. Web 2.0 is thriving, and because of the billion-dollar industry that is the Internet, organizations and companies that profit from it are not exactly eager to decentralize everything.
The good news is that our knowledge of blockchain technology is expanding, with developers continuously researching ways of making the Internet a better, more secure space.
目前,Web 3.0的限制可以素质buted to the fact that it is a new version of the Internet we are all accustomed to. Being in the early stages, it is only natural for issues to arise as developers continue to work on them. Some of these issues include accessibility (as we’ve mentioned earlier, NFT domains are more difficult to access from most browsers), cost, scalability, and user experience. For casual Internet surfers, the extra steps, plugins, and knowledge required to run Web 3.0 apps and software may not be worth it. However, this can still change in the future as developers work on making decentralization more mainstream and user-friendly.
由于机器学习和人工智能等技术是Web 3.0的智能应用程序的重要组成部分，因此继续推进，我们很快就可以体验到更主流版本的Web 3.0，加密货币和NFT。更加分散的互联网的可能性就在我们的范围之内。
