Handshake $HNS

Handshake is a revolutionary protocol, set to redefine the naming convention we have come to know on the internet. This decentralized, permissionless naming protocol offers immense potential for a more secure, resilient, and socially beneficial internet. Rather than relying on centralized systems that hold absolute control, Handshake proposes a peer-to-peer network, validated by the network's participants, thus minimizing the risks associated with hacking, censorship, and corruption.

Aiming to Redefine Internet Naming Systems

Handshake seeks to establish an alternative to existing Certificate Authorities and naming systems. This is achieved by putting every peer in charge of validating and managing the root DNS naming zone, striving to revolutionize the way we understand and interact with names on the internet. This includes top-level domains, social networking handles, and other naming systems that currently depend on central actors.

Exploring New Ways to Decentralize the Internet

The Handshake experiment is a comprehensive exploration of how to achieve a more decentralized internet. The current internet services have become increasingly centralized since the 1990s, a shift that contradicts the initial vision of a decentralized internet platform. Handshake seeks to reverse this trend by offering the necessary tools and infrastructure to promote decentralization.

Internet Centralization: An Unwanted Necessity

Centralization materialized as a solution for managing spam, griefing, and sockpuppet/sybil attacks. With the previous decentralized systems failing largely due to spam, centralization has emerged as a necessary evil. However, if the cost of griefing on the internet using decentralized systems could be increased, the need for centralized corporations to manage these risks would decrease.

Advantages of a Decentralized System

Internet services and platforms could greatly benefit from a decentralized system, specifically designed for resilience against sybil attacks. The Handshake project is a step toward advancing such a system, enabling a movement towards a redecentralized internet that is more secure and socially beneficial.