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Navigating Decentralized Naming Systems
This chapter explores the challenges of the Handshake project and introduces the Spaces Protocol for Bitcoin, focusing on its potential to enhance wallet address functionality without relying on a separate blockchain. It discusses the significance of decentralized naming systems, emphasizing the importance of self-ownership and security, alongside critiques of centralized authorities in this space. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the evolution of online identities, drawing parallels with the early days of social networks.