Buckle up because we are about to drop a world-first bombshell with this announcement, and it’s a game-changer.
The TLDR: With Shib’s latest partnershib, consider nabbing your very own *shib name that could resolve in the global DNS! Read on to understand that asterisk and what it means for the Shib community, the history of Web3, and the future of the internet.
D3 and Shib are teaming up to take digital identities to unprecedented levels. They’re on a quest to snag the Holy Grail of the digital world: the .shib Top-Level Domain (TLD).
The significance of a Shib Top-Level Domain cannot be understated. TLDs are the final component in any web address that comes after the dot, such as “.com,” “.org,” or “.net.” Everybody uses them daily, but do you really know how they work?
To better understand this, it’s important to know how domains work. The Domain Name System (DNS) is a system that locates and converts Internet domain names from a database into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Your browser utilizes the IP address to identify the web server that is hosting the corresponding domain name. Following this, your browser establishes a connection with the web server and requests a copy of the website. The database is called a domain name registry and it contains all the registered domain names, including the registrant information for each.
For instance, “.com” is commonly associated with commercial websites, while “.org” represents organizations, and “.net” stands for network-related sites. So when we speak of the possibility of Shib as a TLD, we mean the insane realization of Shib as the first domain extension dedicated to decentralization.
Note: There are no other domains dedicated to specific Web3 or crypto projects. There is no real .btc or .eth (read HERE for the drama there) or any other crypto, period! Again, Shib is leading the pack (though we believe the big boys will soon follow)!
Alas, Shib couldn’t take on the task of getting a TLD alone, so we partnered with the experts.
Meet D3: The Domain Experts
D3 Global is a next-gen domain company on a mission to revolutionize the way Web2 and Web3 converge. Led by the dynamic duo of CEO Fred Hsu and CCO Shayan Rostam with decades of experience in this sector, D3 is turning digital identities into personalized name tokens that are about to become the backbone of your “true Web3” experience. They are domain experts (no pun intended) who created this platform as a response to the growing demand for genuine, usable domains and a suite of products that bridge the gap between traditional internet infrastructure and Web3. And we’re about to see this innovation make its way into the kingpin of decentralization: the Shib ecosystem.
“This digital identity unlocks a world of possibilities… ensuring that users can maximize the potential of their names.” – Fred Hsu
“By collaborating with Shib, we can introduce unique, memorable, and affordable .SHIB domain names to users, which will streamline their digital identities with Web3 utility on the root layer of the internet.” – Shayan Rostam
SHIB TLD: History in the Making
Wen? Well, something this massive requires approval and YOUR participation. Shib aims to engrave its name in internet history as the FIRST decentralized Web3 ecosystem to apply for and acquire a TLD during ICANN’s upcoming application window.
What is ICANN? It’s the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. It’s a multistakeholder nonprofit organization that skillfully manages the intricate inner workings of the internet’s name spaces. Their responsibilities encompass the global Domain Name System (DNS).
Intriguingly, the asterisk that precedes the term *shib is not a mere placeholder but rather a glimpse into a new realm where Shib is destined to be. The main reason for using *shib in the interim is to avoid potential name collision with the DNS. This is a significant risk internet users face when Web3 names pretend to be real domain names – and one we are proud to mitigate.
So, with the help of D3, Shib is setting out on a journey of spearheading the essence of Web3. Consequently, if you get your *shib name now, you can be one of the first users to be invited to get your real .shib domain name once the TLD is assigned. You can sign up to secure your name now before somebody else takes it!
And if you’re one of those who already secured their names through the Shib Name Service (SNS) – and only through SNS – your name will be grandfathered in so you could get your own *shib name.
The Epic Quest for *SHIB: A Shib-tastic Takeover
So how do we #invadetheinternet? D3 is set to introduce *shib name tokens seamlessly integrated into the Shib Name Service (SNS). These tokens could imbue Web3 functionalities and enhance your online and on-chain experience. Upon securing the top-level domain (TLD), users could get their real .shib domains, delivering incredible Web3 functionality with the familiar features of Web2.
With this simple yet ultra-powerful integration into the world’s most used technology, the internet, the possibilities are endless.
*SHIB: Putting the Web in Web3
Fundamentally, this move is an important prerequisite to fully realizing Shib’s position in Web3, ensuring its unequivocal presence on the web and asserting control over its domain.
Accomplishing this feat positions Shib on par with illustrious brands such as .bmw and .netflix, although it must be noted that those brands are centralized in nature.
“Also note that it is very rare for a brand to use their TLD in a public-facing role. In other words, you don’t go to www.movie.netflix; you go to netflix.com. Therefore, this is primarily a shift in the way a brand can utilize the internet, a shift from centralized ‘commercial’ entities to the global leader of decentralization… Shib,” states Shytoshi Kusama, pseudonymous member of Shiba Inu.
So, imagine seeing the members of the first ever decentralized ecosystem having their own identities, websites, stores, protocols, and blockchain-enabled apps **actually** on the web in our own “territory”. This is an enormous opportunity for the Shib Army to invade the internet like never before. Not only that, but this extends to other communities and individuals that exist outside the ecosystem as it is accessible to all 5.3 billion users of the internet. This is how we actually onboard the next billion users; everything else is fluff or FUD.
Imagine this: by entering www.xyz.shib, it goes to your own .shib website! At the same time, your email address could adopt the format [email protected]. This lands Shib within the elite echelons of established domains such as .com and .org, akin to distinctive vanity domains!
If you’d like to secure your *SHIB name and prepare to own a piece of Shib history now, you can sign up for early access here.
Shib x D3: More Than Just Domains
The partnership extends far beyond mere domains. It’s about infusing the power of interoperable domains into the vivacious Web3 arena.
It is a testament to Shib’s long-term commitment to making a global impact, headlining dApps, DeFi platforms, GameFi, and many other use cases. An example of that is the possibility of having a common username with *shib on different social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Shibaswap, Doggy DAO, Discord, Telegram, MakerDAO, etc.). It could also keep a custom record to create decentralized applications and websites and provide access to reward systems from third parties.
So, don’t forget to sign up for early access to secure your *shib name today.
Shytoshi himself heralds the fulfillment of this venture and says it all in this quote: “We are extremely proud to once again trailblaze decentralization in world history. This endeavor with D3 is the first time any Web3 project has attempted to stake claim on the actual internet, increasing the digital territory of our new state. With this incredible, simple, new, yet Web2 innovation, we can ensure that Shib achieves perpetual decentralization in a way no other project has, bar none.”
Helpful resources:
Website: https://www.d3.inc
Main App: https://www.d3.app
Blog: https://blog.d3.inc
