🛠Namefi Community Updates · 10 Oct 2024
AI-Charged Domain Name Score and Appraisal Report, Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) Integration, and Starknet Foundation Seed Grantee
Editor: Sunny
Dearest Namefiers,
Welcome to October at Namefi. We hope you have been making significant strides in achieving your domain name investment goals with Namefi over the past month, supported by our extensive coverage of 457+ TLDs and premium domain support.
In this newsletter, we present a special offer on SLDs and TLDs, thoughtfully curated to align with the fastest-growing sectors in AI, robotics, and Web3. We believe that a well-chosen name inherently captures the essence of our technosphere. Naturally, a fundamental understanding of domain pricing mechanisms—such as the influence of letter and number combinations—is essential for any good domain investor. To excel as a great domain investor, however, requires the ability to capture value within the ever-evolving technosphere at the right moment.
We are developing a new SLD and SLDxTLD suggestion feature to empower Namefi users to become great domain investors. In this process, we will actively seek your feedback and suggestions through this newsletter. This initiative was inspired by a philosophical insight I gained after our recent Namefi SOP2 debate: "Will Domain Names Become the Identity Layer of the Next-Gen Internet?" (If you missed it, you can listen here).
When comparing a domain name—whether Web3 or Web2—to a blockchain address or an IP (internet protocol) address, aside from their human-readable nature, what truly sets them apart? The key difference lies in their temporal nature. Addresses are static and unchanging, persisting indefinitely, while names are dynamic and time-bound, evolving, decaying, or even disappearing over time. Philosophically, ontology concerns the nature of being or existence as assigned to objects. We, as time-bound beings, require identities that reflect this temporality. It is the passage of time and the changes it brings that imbue objects with value. In the past, we lacked the technology to encapsulate time within objects; now, with AI, we have that prediction capability. At Namefi, our goal is to equip every Namefier with the latest technology to excel as great domain name investors.
What about blockchain, DeFi, and smart contracts? The utility of blockchain in managing domain name assets will become evident as supplementary infrastructures, such as domain name pricing oracles and Real-World Asset (RWA) liquidity, mature. When that happens, we will be positioned to facilitate lending, borrowing, and even collateralizing domain names for leveraged on-chain perpetual trading with ease. However, we must also exercise patience as this technology continues to mature and integrate into real-world applications. We take great pride in being part of this transformative movement and in witnessing how our technosphere is guiding us toward a future where technology enhances our lives and drives positive change. In the future newsletter series, we will also present a product feature guiding tips and also educational content that help to bridge your knowledge between Web2 and Web3.
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So now let’s dive into this newsletter!
TLD and SLD Domain NFT Offering feat. Feifei Li and Spatial AI
Despite the great news of the Nobel Prize of Physics awarded to the father of GPT, Jeffrey Hinton, and the Nobel Prize of Chemistry awarded to the Google DeepMind London team, John Jumper and Demis Hassabis, you might be wondering what is the next wave of AIGC that’s gonna disrupt all the industries? Today’s Namefi domain NFT offering features Feifei Li’s recent a16z interview.
Fei-Fei Li is a leading computer scientist and AI expert, renowned for her work in computer vision and as a co-creator of ImageNet, which has been pivotal to the progress of deep learning. She is a professor at Stanford University and co-directs the Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute, focusing on developing AI with ethical considerations and human values. Previously, she served as Chief Scientist of AI/ML at Google Cloud, guiding their AI strategies. Fei-Fei Li is a vocal advocate for diversity in AI and stresses the need for interdisciplinary approaches to ensure AI benefits society responsibly and ethically.
The interview explores spatial intelligence as an emerging frontier in AI, shifting the focus from language models to 3D understanding and the creation of generative worlds. We've curated a selection of related SLDxTLD combinations for you to review and gather inspiration for registering potential domain names.
Powered by our team’s internal tech news digest, could be inaccurate, not financial/trade advice. DYOR.
New User Feature Announcement
New Namefi AutoPark AI Appraisal Report
In hindsight, how do you rest assured that the domain names that you just purchased can be priced with the standard domain pricing mechanism based on the technosphere trend, SLDs and TLDs. We have launched a new AI appraisal report feature that will be published together with your free Namefi AutoPark page. For example, I own a Namefi domain NFT called 0xStorage.com.
Step 1: In your browser, type in your Namefi domain NFT name in your search bar, for example, 0xstorage.com.
Step 2: Now you can not only view a single summary of NamefiAI prediction, you can also see the full report down the bottom when you scroll down.
Step 3: You can also click on the eye button to find out the estimated score of your domain name asset, which could potentially help you to price your domain when you are trying to list in Web3 NFT marketplaces like OpenSea or Web2 domain marketplaces like Sedo or Afternic.
Link your domain names to Web3 social by Integration with Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP)
In your Namefi’s free AutoPark page, you may have noticed a new icon with an ‘Ethereum +’ logo on it. Yes, we have recently become Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP)’s launch partner to enable Web2 identities such as domain names to be linked to Web3 social platforms through the gateway of EFP.
EFP is a decentralized social networking protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. It was created to enable a more open and interoperable social media ecosystem, allowing users to own their social graph and data across different platforms based on their ENS names.
The founder of EFP is Brantly Millegan (Brantly.eth, in case you want to follow him onchain), a well-known figure in the Ethereum and Web3 space. Brantly has been involved in the blockchain industry for several years and is also known for his founding work with Ethereum Name Service (ENS).
Namefi has hosted a Twitter space with Brantly when EFP was not launched yet. If you are interested, please recap in our Twitter (Namefi_io).
Long story short, now with Namefi, you do not have to give up all of your Web2 identities to be able to join Web3 social. Every Namefi domain name NFT is resolved to your Ethereum address (0x…) so you can participate in EFP through Web2 domain names. This is just maverick! We do not have to invent new wheels for everything we do in Web3 and Namefi helps you to enable that! I have recorded a loom video to take a tour https://www.loom.com/share/0a82f0929fe34624ab1f908b8572b1cd?from_recorder=1&focus_title=1.
Web3 Ecosystem Updates
In the past two weeks, we have had two important updates regarding partnerships.
Namefi became Starknet Foundation Seed Grant Grantee
We are excited to announce that Namefi has received a Seed Grant from the Starknet Foundation to support our research and development of a decentralized group identity (DeGID). Namefi is proud to be the first to introduce DeGID, highlighting its significance for the future of internet collaboration. This project is being developed by D3Serve Labs, our parent company, which not only created Namefi but also develops other products that digitalize trust. For more details, please refer to the link above.
The inspiration for developing DeGID came from the personal experiences of our founder and CEO, Victor Zhou, as a Wikipedia editor and his involvement in the platform's governance system (you can listen to his story in the NamefiSpace recap below). The core idea is that we now have cryptographic techniques that allow group contributors, like Wikipedia editors, to participate anonymously without compromising their accountability. Historically, balancing privacy and accountability has been a challenge, but with the support of zero-knowledge cryptography and the Starknet Foundation, we are embarking on a new journey to enhance online identities.
Namefi became the launch partner of Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP)
As you might already know, Namefi was one of the first launch partners of Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP), and we are very proud of that! EFP is in itself a significant innovation in the Web3 space, simple and elegant just like Ethereum Name Services (ENS). It enables follow relationships to be recorded onchain such that a whole social graph can be constructed onchain for more applicable social applications to emerge in Web3. It is a truly pioneering and important infrastructure in space. Now Namefi is using EFP to enable Web2 identity holders to join the Web3 social network seamlessly so your identities that have developed in the past are not lost.
NamefiSpace Recap
In the past two weeks, we have also made progress in providing useful information to Namefiers. We have hosted three NamefiSpaces one with Dylan Kugler, ecosystem from Starknet Foundation, and two NamefiSOPs with Victor and our interim COO Sam Yilmaz. NamefiSOP is a new NamefiSpace series that was inspired by the early episodes of The Stack Overflow podcast which was hosted by its two co-founders. The two co-founders started the space with themselves when they were starting their startups to talk about their product features trying to maximise the product utility and value for their users. NamefiSOP (can be read as Namefi Stack Overflow podcast or Namefi Standard Operating Procedure) has the same goal of talking to our community to produce the best product possible and to also distribute to the market successful as the next generation domain platform.
Namefi SOP2: Debate: Will domains be the identity layer for the future Internet? with Victor and Sam
Synopsis: In a recent Twitter Space debate, Victor Zhou of Namefi and Sam Yilmaz discussed whether tokenized domain names or cryptographic addresses would lead as the primary identity layer in Web 3. Victor argued for domain names, emphasizing their human readability, existing use in Web 2, and potential for tokenization. Sam countered that cryptographic addresses, although less user-friendly, align better with Web 3's decentralized nature and are more secure for identity verification.
The debate highlighted key points like scalability, spoofing risks, and the economic utility of tokenized domains. Both speakers acknowledged that while domain names offer familiarity and trust, cryptographic addresses excel in privacy and decentralization.
The discussion pointed to a hybrid future where domain names and cryptographic addresses coexist, each serving specialized roles. Domain names will likely facilitate user-friendly trust, while cryptographic addresses handle decentralized identity management, together shaping the digital identity landscape.
Namefi SOP3: How to thrive as a remote startup (or is it a myth)? with Victor and Sam
Synopsis: In a recent Twitter Space, Victor Zhou of Namefi and Sam Yilmaz engaged in a debate on the viability of remote work, especially for startups. Victor argued that a remote-first model provides access to a global talent pool, minimizes geographic constraints, and supports diverse teams while allowing individuals to maintain their preferred lifestyle. He emphasized the flexibility and cultural benefits of working remotely, including improved work-life balance. Sam played the skeptic, pointing out the challenges of remote work, such as reduced team cohesion, communication hurdles, and the difficulty of building spontaneous interactions that are common in physical office settings. They also discussed tools like Gather Town to mimic the in-person experience and how virtual collaboration can be enhanced through regular meetings and strategy sessions. Despite acknowledging the complexities, both acknowledged the evolving landscape of remote work, concluding that while remote setups have challenges, they also offer unique advantages that could be optimized with the right practices and tools.
NamefiSpace feat. Dylan Kugler, Ecosystem from Starknet Foundation
Synopsis: In the recent Twitter Space discussion between Victor Zhou of Namefi and Dylan Kugler from Starknet Foundation, the focus was on decentralized digital identity and its integration with blockchain technology. The conversation explored the potential of Starknet's scalable ZK-rollup technology to support innovations like DeGID (decentralized group identity), highlighting its advantages in privacy, security, and cryptographic proofs. They also discussed Starknet's ecosystem, emphasizing its differentiation from other Layer 2 solutions through its unique architecture and programming language, Cairo. The discussion covered how decentralized identities can be used in various applications, including gaming, DeFi, and beyond, aiming to bridge Web 2 and Web 3 seamlessly. Both Victor and Dylan expressed excitement about the future possibilities that these technologies could unlock for creating more secure and trustless systems on the internet.
Top 3 Editorial Pick of Namefi Domain NFTs
This week’s editorial pick features a new TLD, namely, .builders. Kudos to the domain name owner for securing onchain.builders on Namefi!
onchain.builders - Namefi™️ NFT representing the beneficiary-ship of onchain.builders domain. onchain.builders is valuable because it combines the cutting-edge concept of "on-chain," referring to blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, with "builders," suggesting creation and development. This pairing is apt for industries around blockchain development services or platforms. The non-standard TLD (.builders) reinforces a niche appeal, setting it apart from more generic top-level domains, which could enhance brand visibility and specificity in the tech and crypto development sectors.
emergenceagi.com - Namefi™️ NFT representing the beneficiary-ship of emergenceagi.com domain. emergenceagi.com is valuable because it synergistically combines the concepts of "emergence" and "AGI" (Artificial General Intelligence). Emergence refers to complex systems and patterns arising out of simple interactions, relevant in physics, philosophy, and systems theory. AGI suggests the development of human-level intelligence systems, a hot topic in tech and AI industries. This domain could be pivotal for a startup, think tank, or educational platform focusing on cutting-edge AI and systems research.
creativityagi.com - Namefi™️ NFT representing the beneficiary-ship of creativityagi.com domain. creativityagi.com is valuable because it blends the words "creativity" and "agi" (artificial general intelligence), suggesting innovation at the intersection of creative industries and advanced AI technology. This domain could be highly appealing for businesses or startups focused on AI-driven creative solutions, making it a desirable asset for entities aiming to establish a strong presence in emerging tech markets. The .com TLD also enhances its commercial appeal, further boosting its credibility and recall value.
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