Me too!
I think the idea is genius, but it's still a bit too technical for my abilities...
We are aware of this, and that's why we are developing easier solutions. There will be an automatic configuration in foxyproxy (soon, i hope ). If you want to browse domains, everything is now really easy (recommended : change your DNS or install Foxyproxy in firefox) : http://dot-bit.org/How_To_Browse_Bit_DomainsBut, an easy solution means you don't fully benefit from the full power of the p2p. So, there is still some work on this side. Would those solutions be acceptable, for you, to browse .bit domains without relying on an external service ? - a preconfigured virtual box running on your computer + foxyproxy - same thing, with an installer but without virtual box + foxyproxy Then, we also need something to manage and configure domains (or else) in namecoin. Using the command line is not the most easy way to configure domains, subdomains and ip addresses To summarize : which part is blocking you and what would you like ? :p
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Hi ! A new proxy is available to replace the dead masterpool proxy : - ip : 178.32.31.43
- port : 8888
You can use it with foxyproxy in your browser to view .bit domains : - url pattern : *.bit/*
- Mode : "Use proxies based on their pre-defined patterns and priorities"
See also : - How to configure foxyproxy- List of web proxies- List of proxies
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This is the right response : Address: 178.32.31.42 rjk : Do you also use Windows 7 ? Which browser ? Ciyam : which browser do you use ? If you want to try another solution, you can use directly a DNS server supporting .bit like 178.32.31.41. (Here is how to change your dns server : http://wiki.opennicproject.org/ConfiguringYourComputer [doesn't seem to have instructions for windows 7, only for XP...] ) You can also use : http://dot-bit.org/How_To_Browse_Bit_Domains#List_of_Web_proxiesPeople reported it working under windows XP, several Linux, Iphone, with firefox, chrome and safari. Maybe windows 7 is the black sheep... People reported it not working if your DNS provider respond fake replies to non-existent domains (also know as dns redirector). Are you concerned by that ?
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Here is the result of ciyam.bit for each dns server : for ip in $(echo 178.32.31.41 216.231.140.69 78.47.86.43 199.19.215.104); do echo "* Server : $ip"; host ciyam.bit $ip|grep ciyam.bit; echo ""; done * Server : 178.32.31.41 ciyam.bit has address 178.32.31.42 ciyam.bit mail is handled by 5 srv03.web-sweet-web.net.
* Server : 216.231.140.69 Host ciyam.bit not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)
* Server : 78.47.86.43 Host ciyam.bit not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)
* Server : 199.19.215.104 Host ciyam.bit not found: 3(NXDOMAIN) It seems some servers need to be updated...
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I confirm you there is no dns redirector on my dns server (the french one).
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Thanks for your help (and I will try your method later).
Any ideas cablepair?
Hi Ciyam. If bitviewer has also the problem, either you are using the same dns server and it returns old/bad infos, either you both have cached old/bad infos (in your browser, or in the dns cache for bitviewer). To be sure, i tested the 4 DNS servers and they all reply the ip address of my server (doing the redirect to www.ciyam.com). So, wait a bit and it should work everywhere (cached data will be updated after a while). [edit]I made a mistake when testing (if a domain didn't work, it was redirecting request using suffix on my server, which is working), only 2 servers are resolving ciyam.bit (the first ones), so, the problem should com from there. Need to wait i guess.[/edit]
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NamecoinToBind v2.2.1 released ! https://github.com/khalahan/NamecoinToBind ( zip, tar.gz) Changelog : * Change all configuration files for bind to have a real .bit zone (instead of all subzones only) * bind is now authoritative for .bit zone * bind load less zones, less memory usage * adapt zones to support namecoin-suffixes (A way to use .bit domains in 1mn ! Try it !) * updated README Be sure to update your config file as the syntax changed a bit (look in the config.php.dist file).
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An easy way of using .bit is currently developed and almost ready to use : http://dot-bit.org/How_To_Install_Dns_SuffixI hope that masterpool has not closed gee.bit at the same time as his pool... but if he closed the server... yes, we need a new search engine !
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Hi !
Sorry for the bugs, but the server was... overloaded (by another website). The situation is better now, even if not fully solved. A server change is planned in some weeks/months.
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Can't we get rid of that .bit thing and turn every registered domain into a TLD?
What's the use in sticking to this 3-letter TLD nonsense, seriously now?
.bit TLD are rarely accepted by web hosting services. So, imagine you suppress the tld now, you would have near 0 services available and your only choice would be to do it yourself on a VPS/dedicated server. Plus, i wonder how to support this in dns servers, maybe another difficulty. Do you really want to be accessible ? :p For all those reasons, the tld is still here. If .bit become popular and it exists really easy tools that have all the required data/features locally on your computer (local dns or local proxies knowing .bit, changing your dns automatically, configuring your browser/os, etc), then, this may be feasible. Rendez-vous in some months/years :p Sorry but that is not very user friendly and most people won't bother to do that.
You are a joker, don't you ? :p (ok, the rename step will be removed) Do you know of any proxy's?
The only one that i know of is https://masterpool.eu/proxy. I don't mind doing that as I'm very interested in NMC but the average internet user would still have to be pushed into doing some easier and less technical such as even visiting a proxy or adding a browser extension. We have contacted the foxyproxy guy, but with only one existing proxy, it's not currently a reliable solution. ps : i am currently searching for people to make the frontpage of dot-bit and namecoin (in the bitcoin homepage style : an end user page). Are there some people motivated to help the namecoin project ?
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Red Emerald, julz : Here is what currently exists to browse .bit domains : - http://dot-bit.org/HowToBrowseBitDomains- http://dot-bit.org/DNS_and_Proxy_softwares- http://dot-bit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=349Nothing is browser centric, even proxy softwares. Most people will use proxies with browsers, because that's most usages. But nothing will stop them to use proxies also in FTP clients, etc. But did you merge forced non-zero TX fees from Bitcoin ? If so, then paytxfee setting might not work in some cases.
Namecoin use this function too : static bool AllowFree(double dPriority) { // Large (in bytes) low-priority (new, small-coin) transactions // need a fee. return dPriority > COIN * 144 / 250; }
So, some tx may require a fee of 0.0005NMC (0.00000657BTC). I've just been "flooded" with +3000 tx of 0.00000001NMC and allowing a fee of 0 in that case would be a bit dangerous for the network (was it you testing ?). This function may not be perfect, but this is another problem.
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You guys need to hurry up :
-rescan functionality still not working -wallet encryption not working -GUI nowhere to be found -alternate clients without TX fees requirement ?
They will be open for help I'm sure. If you were a paying customer it may be different .... but you are not. Indeed, help is welcome. -rescan : what is your problem, this must work !? -wallet encryption not working : of course, because the feature does not exist -GUI nowhere to be found : Voicedotbit & NamecoinGUI, see : http://dot-bit.org/Tasks-NamecoinGUI-alternate clients without TX fees requirement ? : Do you know you can force tx fees to 0 in bitcoin (search paytxfee) ? Same for namecoin ! What a revelation ! Because they're pretty much opening up arbitrary toplevel domains to whoever has deep enough pockets and the facilities to run a name registry. The risk is that *someone* wants to run the .bit space, whether for its own sake, or to deliberately bring the space namecoin is trying to occupy back under control. I have no real idea how likely that is - but the mere possibility makes .bit less attractive. I guess there will be no real solution against that for .bit, but the probability is very low... But, JohnDoe explained why we shouldn't worry (from: http://dot-bit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1257#p1257) : My opinion is that we shouldn't worry too much about it. Firstly this is only for very established companies, orgs and institutions. You need to pay 185k upfront with no security that your application will be accepted, and if it does you need to pay a yearly upkeep of 20k or something like that. To register a tld you need proof of ownership too (google can't register .apple) so with some help we could probably appeal a registration (there is a formal period for this in the registration process). It looks like a whole round of application takes quite a while, like a year or more, so if nobody tries to register .bit during the first round (applications close in February I think) then we would be able to gather quite a bit of evidence of prior use and possibly support from organizations like the EFF before the second round starts.
From our end we also have the advantage that .bit is in no way hardcoded (names are registered like d/name without the .bit tld) so it can be changed at will by the nameservers if there's a need for it. This further discourages people from shelling out 185k just to try to attack us. Another solution would be to choose a second TLD that ICANN is not able to take. Something with 1 letter, with numbers ? I don't really know all the rules about that, so, help is welcome too.
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I already run my own DNS server for my own personal websites. I'll play around with the PHP->bind scripts over the next few days and let you know what I think.
Any news about your DNS server ?
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Hopefully this will raise the current sucky NMC price induced by MM and people that don't care about our current controllable DNS system.
Merged mining has removed the mining barrier, so, namecoin price will continue to adjust to reflect it's usage... Buying a domain name will cost less money, is it really a problem if nmc value is low ?
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Aim of this bundle is to provide an all in one package that people can install to really use the decentralized part of the namecoin DNS system, instead on relying on external DNS or proxy servers. How to use it :- Unzip on the desktop (or where you want) - Launch : * linux : namecoinBundle.sh (on gnome, select : Launch in a terminal, must stay open, otherwise relaunch) * windows : namecoin.bat, then nmcSocks.bat (both must stay open, otherwise relaunch) If you don't have FoxyProxy in Firefox :- Install FoxyProxy Standard in firefox (Open "Tools" → "Add-ons" and search for "Foxy Proxy Standard", install this extension and restart Firefox) - Configure FoxyProx : Go to "Tools" → "Foxy Proxy Standard" → "Options", Open "File" → "Import Settings" and select the file "etc/FoxyProxy.xml" Files :http://dot-bit.org/files/NamecoinBundleLinux.7zhttp://dot-bit.org/files/NamecoinBundleWindows.7z (tested on XP, does it work on win7 too ?) More infos here :http://dot-bit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=349
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