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How is this different from DNSChain?
by higherpurpose 12y ago
How is this different from DNSChain?
- itistoday2 12y agoHaving looked at it a bit more, here are some differences that I noticed: - This is written in python. DNSChain is written in CoffeeScript and runs on NodeJS. - This focuses on a command line utility, whereas with DNSChain you don't need one (just do an HTTP request). - opendig is like dig, so it doesn't provide your devices with DNS service (DNSChain does). - DNSChain focuses on security, signing of responses (though that's not implemented yet), replacing X509 PKI, unique anti-censorship features thanks to partnership with Unblock.us.org project, public key distribution for JavaScript apps... See the full list on the GitHub page. - ONS seems to be working on competing blockchain specifications to Namecoin's existing ones. DNSChain doesn't touch that. - DNSChain intends to add write access to the blockchain. It's not clear whether ONS project does or not. - Namecoin and DNSChain predate ONS and are active projects with different functionality that ONS seems to be replicating parts of, so I'm not sure why the authors chose to not collaborate with either of those projects and tread off on their own.