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Blockchain Domain Name and Routing: Revolutionizing Internet Infrastructure

By: Kwok Tai Chui, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) , Hong Kong, Email: jktchui@hkmu.edu.hk

The internet has become an essential part of our daily lives, but the infrastructure that underpins it has remained largely unchanged for decades [1-5]. However, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize internet infrastructure, particularly in the areas of domain name registration and routing [6-10]. In this blog post, we will explore how blockchain technology is changing the way we think about domain names and routing on the internet.

What is Blockchain Domain Name and Routing?

Blockchain domain name and routing is a new approach to internet infrastructure that uses blockchain technology to decentralize domain name registration and routing. Traditionally, domain name registration has been managed by centralized organizations, such as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which maintains a central database of domain names [11-14]. Similarly, routing on the internet is managed by centralized organizations, such as the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) system, which determines how internet traffic is routed between networks.

Blockchain domain name and routing seeks to decentralize these systems by using blockchain technology to create a distributed database of domain names and routing information [7,8]. This would eliminate the need for centralized organizations and provide a more secure and transparent system for managing internet infrastructure.

Benefits of Blockchain Domain Name and Routing

  1. Decentralization: Blockchain domain name and routing eliminates the need for centralized organizations, making the system more resilient to cyberattacks and reducing the risk of single points of failure.
  2. Security: Blockchain technology provides high security through encryption and distributed consensus, making it difficult for malicious actors to manipulate domain name registration or routing information.
  3. Transparency: Blockchain technology provides a transparent system for managing internet infrastructure, allowing users to verify that domain names and routing information are accurate and up-to-date.
  4. Accessibility: Blockchain domain name and routing could make it easier for individuals and organizations to register domain names and manage internet routing, potentially lowering costs and increasing accessibility.

Challenges of Blockchain Domain Name and Routing

While blockchain domain name and routing has many benefits, there are also some challenges to consider, such as:

  1. Adoption: The adoption of blockchain domain name and routing would require significant changes to existing internet infrastructure, which could be a slow and complex process.
  2. Scalability: Blockchain technology is still relatively new and may need help to handle the scale of the internet as it currently exists.
  3. Governance: The decentralized nature of blockchain domain name and routing could create governance challenges, particularly in the areas of dispute resolution and policy enforcement.

Conclusion

Blockchain domain name and routing has the potential to revolutionize internet infrastructure by decentralizing domain name registration and routing [15-20]. This would provide a more secure, transparent, and accessible system for managing internet infrastructure. However, there are also challenges to consider, such as adoption, scalability, and governance. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how it can be used to improve internet infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity.

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K.T. Chui (2023) Blockchain Domain Name and Routing: Revolutionizing Internet Infrastructure, Insights2Techinfo, pp.1

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