Bitcoin Forum

Bitcoin Domains

http://www.trendmicro.com.au/cloud-content/us/pdfs/security-intelligence/white-papers/wp-bitcoin-domains.pdf


"This paper will attempt to explain what ADR TLDs are and describe the current scope of .bit domains, enumerate .bit domains’ weaknesses, and present a case study of a .bit Trojan and prospective malicious uses of .bit domains."

It seems like it would be a dull paper but its actually quite interesting how Trendmicro is getting into the discussion about domain systems.
Seems a bit contrary sure we made ICANN but the role of internet top level domains should be decentralized and there is concerns that did lead to a centralization, that said I think it can be overcome in the end.

To register .bit domains, the only requirement is running the appropriate free open-source
software on an Internet-connected PC. It is also possible to use third-party registration services
although this may diminish the privacy that the Namecoin system provides.

Overall, while the setup of the Namecoin system lends itself to an interesting area of study
and also initially looked tailor-made for criminal activity due to the disadvantages detailed in
this paper, we do not expect to see it achieve mass adoption among cybercriminals for hosting
their services.

Still a good read but feels like its a bit on the fear side that said thanks for sharing it.