Namecoin vs NEAR Protocol vs Universa
What problem does this service solve?
Namecoin is used to register domain names and record domain information on the blockchain. | NEAR's goal is to serve as an open source platform that will accelerate the development of decentralized applications | Universa aims to enable faster transactions and smart contracts that can be executed offline. |
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Company Description
Namecoin is a blockchain-based DNS that allows users to register domain names with a ".bit" domain. Namecoin was the first fork of the Bitcoin protocol and it aims to remove centralized control over domain registration. It was the first cryptocurrency to use Auxiliary Proof of Work (AuxPoW) as a consensus mechanism, | NEAR Protocol is a decentralized application platform designed to make DApps operable on the web. The NEAR network uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism called Nightshade. The NEAR utility token is used for processing transactions and storing data, as well as for facilitating voting for governance issues. | Universa is developing a customizable blockchain platform that will enable real-time transactions, offline smart contracts, and escrow payments. Their network is currently powered by the Ethereum-based UNTP token. |