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Namecoin Identities

Launched in May 2012 on the Namecoin blockchain - the first altcoin forked off the Bitcoin codebase, Namecoin Identities represent the initial attempt at a decentralized identity service within the Web3 ecosystem. Preceding notable projects like the EtherID and Ethereum Name Service, Namecoin Identities hold the distinction of being the third-oldest NFT collection, following .bit domains (April 2011) and Punycodes (May 2011).

These identities operate on a separate namespace, utilizing the 'id/' prefix, and are distinct from .bit domains that reside in the 'd/' namespace. Similar to .bit domains, Namecoin Identities exemplify early instances of Utility NFTs, demonstrating their practical utility in problem-solving.

Between the years 2012 and 2017, a total of 7,705 Namecoin Identities were registered, with the least number of registrations occurring in 2012 (46 names) and the highest number in 2014 (4,818 names). They can still be registered on the Namecoin blockchain today.

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Aug 2023
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Creator earnings
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Chain
Ethereum
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