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Web3 DNS

Web3 DNS links traditional browsers to decentralized sites. This system enables Web3 domains to function on any browser while supporting Web3 features like wallet connections for crypto.

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How Does DNS Resolution forWeb3 Domains Work?

DNS acts as the internet’s phonebook, translating domain names into IP addresses. DNS resolution for Web3 domains works by linking the domain to blockchain-based records (like IPFS, wallet addresses, or websites).

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Query Initiation
It starts by entering a Web3 domain in a browser that supports blockchain-based DNS. The browser then locates the website’s real address, like a digital detective.
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Search
The browser queries the blockchain instead of traditional DNS. Web3 domain data is stored in a secure, decentralized ledger that no single party can control.
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Smart Contract
Smart contracts access domain info stored on the blockchain ledger. If it finds the domain's IP address, it retrieves and returns it.
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IP Address
Once verified, the smart contract sends the domain’s IP address to the browser, pinpointing the website’s exact location online.
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Connection
Now that your browser has the IP address, it may connect to the website. It is as if you have been waiting for the party directions and have finally found them.
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Browse Away!
The website loads, giving you access to a decentralized Web3 site with no DNS or central authority. Explore content, interact with dApps, and manage assets.

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Questions

What are Web3 domain addresses? Your wallet addresses can be linked to Web3 domains, giving you personalized Web3 Domain Addresses. This allows you to use your domain name as your wallet to sign transactions, send and receive payments, store NFTs, and much more.
What is blockchain DNS? The Blockchain DNS is a decentralized DNS that lets you browse your Web3 domains on any search engine, including Google, Safari, and Firefox. You can set up the DNS locally to allow everyone connected to your network to seamlessly access and browse Web3 domains on the internet.
What is Web3 DNS? Web3 DNS is a decentralized alternative to traditional DNS, using blockchain technology to resolve domain names without relying on centralized servers. Read more.
How is Web3 DNS different from Web2 DNS? Unlike Web2 DNS, which is controlled by central authorities, Web3 DNS is decentralized, censorship-resistant, and gives users full control over their domains. Read more.
Is Web3 DNS secure? Yes. It leverages blockchain’s immutability and decentralization to reduce the risk of hacking, spoofing, and domain hijacking.