PeerName

Name: PeerName
Rating: 3.8 (30 reviews)
Author: https://peername.com

Enables the resolving of .bit domains by Namecoin blockchain. Also .emc, .coin, .lib and .bazar domains by EmerCoin blockchain.

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PeerName is a Chrome extension designed for seamless access to decentralized domains like .bit, .emc, .coin, .lib, and .bazar. These domains use blockchain technology through the Namecoin and EmerCoin cryptocurrencies, providing a censorship-resistant alternative to traditional domain systems.

Users can access these domains by appending a trailing slash or by including the protocol (e.g., http://). PeerName caches nameservers and IPs for six hours and supports quick resolution of these new top-level domains (TLDs), though HTTPS support is currently unavailable. This tool elevates browsing privacy and security by utilizing blockchain-based domain resolution technology.

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Users:

Rating:

Version:

1.3 Last updated: 2025-02-21

Creation date:

2019-03-24

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
proxy
*://*.peername.org/*
*://*.bit/*
*://*.emc/*
*://*.coin/*
*://*.lib/*
*://*.bazar/*

Size:

9.90KB

Email:

cl*****@cloxy.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 8,255 ▼ 26

Other rankings

#1433 in Social Networking ▼ 1 #37 in blockchain keyword 3 ▼ 1 #257 in domain keyword 14 ▼ 50 #287 in cache keyword 43 ▼ 7

User reviews

Users generally find PeerName useful for accessing decentralized domain systems like .bit and .emc, praising its functionality and developers. However, multiple users report that the extension sometimes stops working, especially in certain browsers like Yandex, and suspect it is no longer actively maintained. A few mention conflicts with local proxies. Overall, it is valued for enabling access to decentralized DNS but has reliability and maintenance concerns.

Pros

The extension works and enables access to .bit and other decentralized domain sites.
Users appreciate the developers and the team behind PeerName for supporting Namecoin technology.
It is considered a useful and helpful extension with no significant performance issues.
It simplifies browsing decentralized DNS systems like .bit and .emc domains.

Cons

Several users report that the extension stops working intermittently or has ceased working recently.
Apparently, there are compatibility issues with some browsers such as Yandex Browser.
Some users feel the developers have abandoned the extension due to lack of updates or fixes.
The extension conflicts with local proxies in some cases.

Recent reviews

работает!!!

Вл*****, 2024-08-25

Фурычит!

Ig*****, 2024-02-13

Not working

Li*****, 2023-08-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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PeerName requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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PeerName is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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