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Explore tutorials, manifestos, and technical deep-dives into Handshake and the decentralized web.
Why Would Anyone Want a Handshake Name?
Why ownership, control and having another choice in internet naming may matter.
What Happens After I Own a Handshake Name?
Once you own a Handshake name, what can you actually do with it? A simple look at control, use and responsibility.
How Do I Get a Handshake Name?
A simple introduction to acquiring a Handshake name, from HNS and Bob Wallet to exploring name auctions.
What Is a Handshake Name?
A simple look at what makes a Handshake name different from a traditional domain name.
ICANN and Handshake: Understanding the Difference
A simple look at how ICANN and Handshake approach internet naming, why they exist, and what makes them different.
What Can I Access on Handshake?
Explore some of the websites and names available through the Handshake naming system.
How Do I Experience It?
A simple way to experience Handshake naming for yourself using an iPhone.
There's More Than One Way Into the Internet
Discovering another way to navigate the internet through Handshake.
What Does It Mean To Own The Dot?
Exploring what it really means to own your name online and how Handshake introduces a different model of digital ownership.
Getting Started with Handshake Domains in 2026
A practical step-by-step guide to resolving, acquiring, and setting up your first Handshake name and website.
Public Statement of Use: The Spirit of Own The Dot
A public declaration of use and intent for the Own The Dot initiative, protecting community integrity under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Why Own The Dot? Beyond Traditional Domain Leasing
For decades, the dot in domain names has been controlled by centralized gatekeepers. Discover why claiming your own top-level domain is digital property.
The Handshake Protocol: A Decentralized Root Zone
Think of Handshake as a digital handshake between you and the internet. Learn how decentralized root naming works and why it changes the web forever.
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