Venkatesh Rao ☀️
@vgr
Hmm. I think if Bluesky drafting off DNS for verification as a weakness and blockchain based verification + global namespace as a strength but looks like in general using a blockchain even for an obviously clean and appropriate use requires 10x benefit to convince most people. 2x will not do.
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Chu Ka-Cheong
@kc
On-chain naming service isn’t about solving verification problem, it is more about usability (shorter and flat namespace). DNS assists verification only because people uses it for other purposes. Btw, DNS is relatively decentralized as well.
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@grin
It’s a tough sell, unless you like to sit around and think through all the higher-order consequences of software design choices Even I’m feeling the pull of bluesky now that ingroup landed there
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Chu Ka-Cheong
@kc
Also, to add more context, Bluesky is currently using a DID method called Placeholder DID which is very centralized (everything rely on their servers). It is intended to be replaced by a real decentralized DID later and they don’t preclude a blockchain based DID.
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Nico.vibe
@n
I thought the same. I assumed an on-chain registrar was a must be looks like most people prefer the convenience of DNS and no gas, despite the obvious centralization
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Nabeel Qureshi
@nabeelqu
Think this is right — most people hear ‘crypto wallet’ and have an instant ick reaction unfortunately
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