The best writing
on Handshake.
A curated set of articles, press coverage, and deep dives on the protocol — from the people building it and the people writing about it.
Handshake: Decentralized DNS & Certificate Authority
The canonical introductory essay — mirrored from the former Namebase blog into the LearnHNS docs archive.
Read mirrored essay →Understanding Handshake Naming System
Deep dive into how Handshake works and its potential impact on domain naming.
Read article →The Future of Domain Names with Handshake
Exploring how Handshake is revolutionizing domain name ownership and management.
Historical (offline)Original URL: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2020/02/18/handshake-revealed-vcs-back-plan-to-give-away-100m-in-crypto-for-free/
CoinDesk: Handshake Revealed
February 2020 coverage of Handshake's launch and initial distribution.
Historical (offline)Original URL: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2020/02/18/handshake-revealed-vcs-back-plan-to-give-away-100m-in-crypto-for-free/
TechCrunch: Handshake's Alternative DNS
Analysis of Handshake's approach to decentralizing domain names.
Read coverage (Offline)Original URL: https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/18/handshake-launches-dns-alternative/
Cypherpunk Times: The DNS Revolution
In-depth look at how Handshake is changing internet naming.
Read coverage →Getting Started with Handshake
Beginner guides preserved from the former learn.namebase.io — now on LearnHNS.
Browse docs archive →Handshake Technical Documentation
Technical specifications and implementation details.
Read documentation (Offline)Original URL: https://hsd-dev.org/guides/protocol.html
"Handshake Could Become Bigger Than Bitcoin"
Bloomberg interview discussing Handshake's potential impact on the internet's naming system and its growth prospects in the blockchain space.
Watch interview →