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Handshake (HNS)

Dismantling the monopoly on top-level domains

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What is Handshake (HNS)?

Hanshake dismantles the current monopoly on top-level domains (.com,net,org are all TLDs), which are all controlled by ICANN. While ICANN TLDs cost $185,000 just to apply for, Handshake TLDs are instead distributed through vickrey-style auctions.