This is a major step for both companies as well as the regular internet user, as these are the first steps in bringing web 3 technology to world adoption and the start of a move away from the traditional DNS method of storing websites.

Websites today vs Websites tomorrow

The process of starting up a traditional website today would be to register your domain with a 3rd party domain registrar company like GoDaddy, Bluehost, HostGator etc. as opposed to registering a blockchain domain with Unstoppable. The websites using the traditionally registered domains are hosted using cloud services like Amazon web services, Oracle and Google cloud. The decentralized websites using the Unstoppable Domains are stored using P2P networks like IPFS.

The importance of IPFS

Being able to host your own website using networks like IPFS, gives users a lot more security and control when operating their site. A lot of websites when hosted on 3rd party services have their files stored on large servers. When a large load of data is stored in one place this creates a large area of attack making it easier for hackers to steal data. IPFS has a big future in resolving this problem and Opera and Unstoppable Domains have taken first mover advantage in providing this service on a mass scale.

Unstoppable Domains co-founder, Brad Kam, commented, “we believe that tools like Ethereum and IPFS will create a better internet than what exists with DNS and ICANN. It’s just beginning, but this system could replace the old internet entirely. Our partnership with Opera means that users can now view a .crypto website just as easily as a .com website.”

HOW TO BUY CRYPTO

If you are looking to purchase your first Bitcoin, Ethereum and any other crypto, we recommend the following on-board ramps to get you started.