[announce] Namecoin - a distributed naming system based on Bitcoin

[IMZ Noo Account]

I got namecoin-core-nc28.0 on my Downloads page, but it's a mystery to me!

Is there no 'click-n-go' wallet for ordinary folks? I can store NMC on my Komodo wallet, but I'd like to understand the QT.

IndiaMikeZulu

[biolizard89]

Some more details have been published about the anonymity research project that Power Up Privacy is funding, which has been named Occlumask: https://www.namecoin.org/2025/05/11/occlumask-introduction.html

Meanwhile some major code quality improvements have happened in ncp11: https://www.namecoin.org/2025/05/13/code-quality-improvements-in-ncp11.html

I got namecoin-core-nc28.0 on my Downloads page, but it's a mystery to me!

Is there no 'click-n-go' wallet for ordinary folks? I can store NMC on my Komodo wallet, but I'd like to understand the QT.

IndiaMikeZulu

You're likely to get faster answers on the Namecoin Matrix channel, but if you prefer to ask your question here for whatever reason, feel free.

[IMZ Noo Account]

'You're likely to get faster answers on the Namecoin Matrix channel, but if you prefer to ask your question here for whatever reason, feel free.'

Gee, biolizard, it would be great to get help with setting up a QT without having to adopt a new communication channel! Here or Reddit would be good. And is there not a Discord?

[biolizard89]

'You're likely to get faster answers on the Namecoin Matrix channel, but if you prefer to ask your question here for whatever reason, feel free.'

Gee, biolizard, it would be great to get help with setting up a QT without having to adopt a new communication channel! Here or Reddit would be good. And is there not a Discord?

> Tries to use a privacy-focused project
> Is angry that the project doesn't use Discord for tech support

Not sure if I should be laughing or facepalming.

[IMZ Noo Account]

'
> Tries to use a privacy-focused project
> Is angry that the project doesn't use Discord for tech support

Not sure if I should be laughing or facepalming.'

Gee, sarcasm in response to a polite potential-adopter enquiry!! Well done, you.

[biolizard89]

'
> Tries to use a privacy-focused project
> Is angry that the project doesn't use Discord for tech support

Not sure if I should be laughing or facepalming.'

Gee, sarcasm in response to a polite potential-adopter enquiry!! Well done, you.

You haven't made any "enquiries [sic]". This is your third straight post in which you purported to have a question but declined to actually state what the question was.

Bullshit is an inverse-PoW function, and most freedom software devs don't consider inverse-PoW to be "polite". To avoid falling victim to further inverse-PoW, I do not have any plans to answer your "enquiry [sic]", in the unlikely event that you ever actually decide to make one.

Happy hacking.

[IMZ Noo Account]

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[IMZ Noo Account]

'I got namecoin-core-nc28.0 on my Downloads page, but it's a mystery to me!'

Can you explain how to open and run namecoin-core-nc28.0?



Edit: My post on Reddit Namecoin has been deleted, and I've been banned for 'being a troll'! It's amazing. I am a crypto geek in good standing. Never been banned in 12 years of devving in communities. Sheesh!

IndiaMikeZulu

[biolizard89]

A good recent real-world example of why you probably wouldn't want to use Namecoin for timestamping, with OpenTimestamps being a more scalable alternative:

https://projecttimestamper.org/

This kind of large-scale operation would be prohibitively expensive with Namecoin, whereas OpenTimestamps makes it so cheap that Peter can fund the transactions with donations. The developers do give a shout-out to Namecoin for PKI purposes, which is cool. Use the right tool for the job!

If Namecoin were listed on binance, it would go to $1000.

BasicSwap is way cooler than Binance. And... they just added Namecoin! (Yes, we do engage in outreach to exchanges; this is a good result of those efforts.)

https://basicswapdex.com/

[benzi]

A good recent real-world example of why you probably wouldn't want to use Namecoin for timestamping, with OpenTimestamps being a more scalable alternative:

https://projecttimestamper.org/

This kind of large-scale operation would be prohibitively expensive with Namecoin, whereas OpenTimestamps makes it so cheap that Peter can fund the transactions with donations. The developers do give a shout-out to Namecoin for PKI purposes, which is cool. Use the right tool for the job!

If Namecoin were listed on binance, it would go to $1000.

BasicSwap is way cooler than Binance. And... they just added Namecoin! (Yes, we do engage in outreach to exchanges; this is a good result of those efforts.)

https://basicswapdex.com/

Apart from bisq where the liquidity wasn't that deep for namecoin a while back I checked I was looking to atomic swap some of my Monero for Namecoin, but was hesitant might try basicswapdex.

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

[BayAreaCoins]

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

I own AltQuick.  I probably won't rob you.

[benzi]

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

I own AltQuick.  I probably won't rob you.

I already use Altquick, and I haven't been robbed yet...

A good recent real-world example of why you probably wouldn't want to use Namecoin for timestamping, with OpenTimestamps being a more scalable alternative:

https://projecttimestamper.org/

This kind of large-scale operation would be prohibitively expensive with Namecoin, whereas OpenTimestamps makes it so cheap that Peter can fund the transactions with donations. The developers do give a shout-out to Namecoin for PKI purposes, which is cool. Use the right tool for the job!

If Namecoin were listed on binance, it would go to $1000.

BasicSwap is way cooler than Binance. And... they just added Namecoin! (Yes, we do engage in outreach to exchanges; this is a good result of those efforts.)

https://basicswapdex.com/

Apart from bisq where the liquidity wasn't that deep for namecoin a while back I checked I was looking to atomic swap some of my Monero for Namecoin, but was hesitant might try basicswapdex.

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

"BasicSwap is way cooler than Binance." I'll take it will head into the FAQ and matrix see how it works. I'm always cautious with these things been in the game long enough it's why I still pop into bitcointalk for the nostalgia and recent activity.

[biolizard89]

I filled in for Robert doing a talk at MoneroKon 5. Videos are expected soon-ish. https://www.namecoin.org/2025/06/15/monerokon-5.html

I also gave a talk (and published a paper) at GCER 2025, which is unlikely to be fascinating material for most people here, but for those of you who find STEM education interesting, GCER is expected to publish videos soon-ish as well. https://www.kipr.org/gcer

Meanwhile on the dev front, SocksTrace has been steadily gaining more functionality. https://www.namecoin.org/2025/07/25/sockstrace-improvements.html

BasicSwap is way cooler than Binance. And... they just added Namecoin! (Yes, we do engage in outreach to exchanges; this is a good result of those efforts.)

https://basicswapdex.com/

Apart from bisq where the liquidity wasn't that deep for namecoin a while back I checked I was looking to atomic swap some of my Monero for Namecoin, but was hesitant might try basicswapdex.

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

I haven't tried to use BasicSwap yet (I have no need since I don't routinely trade between cryptocurrencies), but my experience working with their devs on getting Namecoin added was generally pleasant.

[renee25]

did anyone notice, that in the latest BTC and ALTs crash, Namecon didn't even flinch?

[BayAreaCoins]

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

I own AltQuick.  I probably won't rob you.

I won't, but fucking apparently, my partner may.  Good god  .  We are getting it fixed.

We are closed, please withdraw all coins from us ASAP.

AltQuick maybe back, but it's better safe than sorry.

[BayAreaCoins]

Have you given it a go if so, how's the experience? Would it be best to join their matrix to get help getting started instead of jumping right in appreciate it

I own AltQuick.  I probably won't rob you.

I won't, but fucking apparently, my partner may.  Good god  .  We are getting it fixed.

We are closed, please withdraw all coins from us ASAP.

AltQuick maybe back, but it's better safe than sorry.

Reopened and pretty much all good.  See our Bitcointalk or let me know if details are needed.

https://altquick.com/exchange/market/Namecoin

[benzi]

Been a little while and noticed your thread I've got some coins on there, but can't remember if I used an email address think I remember my username would that be enough or are they gone .

Wrote it down somewhere and misplaced it.

If the username is enough shall I open up a ticket on the site?

[BayAreaCoins]

Been a little while and noticed your thread I've got some coins on there, but can't remember if I used an email address think I remember my username would that be enough or are they gone .

Wrote it down somewhere and misplaced it.

If the username is enough shall I open up a ticket on the site?

Ya, dude, just open a ticket and I'll do my best to help you.

I got good search tools on our end.

Edit:  Got them taken care of successfully.

[renee25]

hi guys, just gathering some cheap NMC at 1 $ .

[Eddyc]

https://www.publish0x.com/crypto-bits/namecoinnmc-an-forgetting-that-could-come-back-at-any-time-t-xzrnvxp

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