PeerName

Enables the resolving of .bit domains by Namecoin blockchain. Also .emc, .coin, .lib and .bazar domains by EmerCoin blockchain.
What is PeerName?
PeerName is a Chrome extension that facilitates the easy resolution of non-standard .bit, .emc, .coin, .lib, and .bazar domains. It uses the blockchain technology of Namecoin and EmerCoin cryptocurrencies, ensuring these domains don't get censored or seized. Users should type the domain with either a trailing slash or with the protocol to avoid triggering a search. PeerName caches Nameservers and IPs for six hours, and currently, it does not support HTTPS.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.80 (30)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2023-11-06)
Creation date: 2019-03-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • proxy
  • *://*.peername.org/*
  • *://*.bit/*
  • *://*.emc/*
  • *://*.coin/*
  • *://*.lib/*
  • *://*.bazar/*
Size: 10.14K

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Extension summary

Easy resolving of .bit, .emc, .coin, .lib and .bazar domains. A decentralized domain system based on Namecoin and EmerCoin cryptocurrencies. These new TLDs cannot be censored or seized.

Keep in mind that the browser will trigger the search operation if you type "domain.bit" in the address bar. The reason is that these domains are not recognized as standard TLDs. There are two ways to fix that:

  1. Type the domain with a trailing slash, example: "domain.bit/".
  2. Type the domain with the protocol, example: "http://domain.bit".

Dot BIT domains are served by Namecoin. Dot EMC, dot COIN, dot LIB and dot BAZAR domains are served by EmerCoin. All systems use Bitcoin's Blockchain technology.

Known bugs:

  1. The server's directive REQUEST_URI contains the full requested URL instead of the relative path. This is because the app is using the browser's internal proxy. HTTP protocol requires the full URL when the request is made via proxy. Your CMS must be aware of that.

  2. All Nameservers and IPs are cached for six hours. If you change your domain's settings, please wait the cache to expire.

  3. HTTPS is not working. We are searching for the solution.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users report that it works effectively to access specific websites.
  • Users appreciate the developers and their support for Namecoin and decentralized DNS systems.
  • Several reviews mention the effectiveness of the extension in the past.
Cons
  • Many users report that it is currently not working.
  • Some users feel like the developers have abandoned the extension.
  • Issues reported specifically with certain browsers like Yandex.
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Работает! (It works!)
  • Developers are appreciated
  • Перестал работать (Stopped working)
  • Не работает (Does not work)
Recent reviews
работает!!!

Фурычит!
by Igor Chernyshev, 2024-02-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

PeerName may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

PeerName has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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