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Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol that enables peer-to-peer management of the root DNS zone, aiming to replace traditional certificate authorities and centralized naming systems. It uses economic incentives and a transparent name auction process to prevent sybil attacks and provide a secure, resilient foundation for a decentralized internet.
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Handshake is the most radical design: a decentralized DNS root system.

Handshake (HNS): A decentralized naming protocol designed to replace traditional DNS root zones.
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Handshake — no ICO or VC sale, but included a large airdrop to open-source developers.