NameCoin Alternatives

    NameCoin is described as 'Namecoin is a distributed domain name system based on the Bitcoin technology. Namecoin extends Bitcoin to add transactions for registering, updating and transferring domain names' and is an app in the Network & Admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to NameCoin for a variety of platforms, including Online / Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. The best alternative is Bitcoin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NameCoin are Monero (Free, Open Source), Litecoin (Free, Open Source), OpenNIC (Free, Open Source) and No-IP (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Oct 15, 2021

    1. Bitcoin

      • Free • Open Source
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      Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. Peer-to-peer (P2P) means that there is no central authority to issue new money or keep track of transactions. Instead, these tasks are managed collectively by the nodes of the network.
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      Bitcoin vs NameCoin opinions
      This alternative is disputed. Bitcoin is still a legitimate alternative to NameCoin, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
      rtyu NameCoin is for Domain Name System Bitcoin is for value system and currency
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      NameCoin is not a currency.
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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    2. Monero

      • Free • Open Source
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      • Android
      • iPhone
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      Monero is a digital currency that is secure, private, and untraceable. It is open-source and freely available to all. With Monero, you are your own bank. Only you control and are responsible for your funds, and your accounts and transactions are kept private from prying eyes.
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      NameCoin is not a currency.
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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    4. Litecoin is a peer-to-peer Internet currency that enables instant payments to anyone in the world. It differs from its parent Bitcoin in that can be efficiently mined with consumer-grade hardware.
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    5. OpenNIC is a user-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries.
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    6. No-IP

      • Freemium • Proprietary
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      • Windows
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      • Online
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      No-IP allows you to create up to 3 free Dynamics DNS hosts for private use. You will need to register for a free account, and either update your IP address via their web interface or download their Windows client.
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    8. Cjdns is a networking protocol and reference implementation, founded on the ideology that networks should be easy to set up, protocols should scale up smoothly, and security should be ubiquitous.

    9. Dogecoin

      • Free • Open Source
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      Dogecoin is an open source, decentralized, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, favored by Shiba Inus worldwide.
    10. Dynu offers free dynamic DNS service for yourname.dynu.com and yourname.com. It has a simple API(update URL) and offers free update client software.
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    11. Dyn

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      Using Dyn’s dynamic DNS eliminates the headache and human error associated with tracking ever-changing IP addresses and allows you to avoid the alternative of purchasing pricey static IPs. Dynamic DNS Pro costs 55 USD annually for 30 dynamic hosts

      Discontinued

      This service was discontinued and replaced by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in May of 2020.

    12. Stellite uses decentralized node lists through the use of IPFS and ZeroNet. This unique development is a first in the industry.
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