> 3. The identity ecosystem: ENS
SNS / ENS etc aren't identity, they're naming. Much like DNS, many names correspond to someone different than what most people would associate with that name.
Disclaimer: I work in the identity so may be biased.
SNS / ENS etc aren't identity, they're naming. Much like DNS, many names correspond to someone different than what most people would associate with that name.
Disclaimer: I work in the identity so may be biased.
> When I log on to Blockscan chat, I sign in with Ethereum. This means that I am immediately visible as vitalik.eth (my ENS name) to anyone I chat with. In the future, to fight spam, Blockscan chat could "verify" accounts by looking at on-chain activity or POAPs.
Imagine that same idea, but with traditional domains and support on major platforms. I've wanted domain validated/verified identities for as long as I can remember. Imagine being able to use your domain name as a handle, with instant reputation/recognition, on all major platforms:
twitter.com/@example.net
youtube.com/@example.net
The same can happen with nailer.eth (you authenticate via signing a message).