3DNS, a company specializing in blockchain-based domain name registration, has submitted a patent application for a Blockchain-Based Domain Name Registrar and Management System. The patent application outlines innovative techniques and technologies aimed at converting domain names and their corresponding DNS records into on-chain assets stored and managed directly on a blockchain.
Features of the Blockchain-Based Registrar System
According to the company, the Blockchain-Based Registrar System utilizes smart contracts on the Ethereum network to facilitate domain registration and management functions in compliance with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) accreditation standards. This system ensures full feature parity with traditional web2 registrars, enabling the registration of new domain names and the transfer and renewal of existing ones.
Understanding the Claims
The patent application elaborates on the process, making it more accessible to understand. It involves an off-chain registration process with an accredited domain registrar recognized by ICANN, followed by an on-chain registration process with a domain registrar blockchain. This on-chain process results in the creation of an on-chain asset for the domain name, establishing a controller relationship over the domain name.
Seamless Webpage Access
Upon receiving a request from a client device to access a webpage using the registered domain name, the system performs various actions. It verifies that the domain name is stored in the domain registrar blockchain, generates a blockchain query, and sends it to the domain registrar blockchain. The domain registrar blockchain, which stores domain name registration data in smart contracts, provides a nameserver identifier, enabling the retrieval of the DNS record associated with the domain name. Finally, the system furnishes the retrieved DNS record to the client device, facilitating seamless access to the webpage.
Conclusion
The patent application filed by 3DNS represents a significant advancement in domain name management, leveraging blockchain technology to streamline registration and management processes. By integrating smart contracts and blockchain technology, 3DNS aims to enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in domain name registration and management. This innovative approach not only aligns with industry standards set by ICANN but also offers a promising solution for the future of domain name management in the digital era.