BIP 0015 - Revision history

934: Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/758a58ab54fddce0/bip-0015.mediawiki

2024-05-29T04:41:54Z

Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/758a58ab54fddce0/bip-0015.mediawiki

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	void NameResolutionService::ExplodeHandle(const string& strHandle, string& strNickname, string& strDomain)		void NameResolutionService::ExplodeHandle(const string& strHandle, string& strNickname, string& strDomain)
	{		{
	// split address at @ ~~furthrest~~ to the right		// split address at @ furthest to the right
	size_t nPosAtsym = strHandle.rfind('@');		size_t nPosAtsym = strHandle.rfind('@');
	strNickname = strHandle.substr(0, nPosAtsym);		strNickname = strHandle.substr(0, nPosAtsym);

934: Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/51b2d131bea737bc/bip-0015.mediawiki

2024-04-30T21:51:56Z

Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/51b2d131bea737bc/bip-0015.mediawiki

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	=== Namecoin ID ===		=== Namecoin ID ===

	This proposal uses the Namecoin blockchain to associate an alias with a bitcoin address. Bitcoin queries a namecoin node. This ~~retreives~~ the structured data containing the bitcoin address(es) associated with this alias.		This proposal uses the Namecoin blockchain to associate an alias with a bitcoin address. Bitcoin queries a namecoin node. This retrieves the structured data containing the bitcoin address(es) associated with this alias.

	Using a decentralised domain name system like Namecoin, means no external server or entity needs to be trusted unlike the other proposals listed here. This indicates a system with the advantage of having a high availability and ease of entry (no restrictions for users to create aliases).		Using a decentralised domain name system like Namecoin, means no external server or entity needs to be trusted unlike the other proposals listed here. This indicates a system with the advantage of having a high availability and ease of entry (no restrictions for users to create aliases).
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	See the specification of [http://dot-bit.org/Namespace:Identity Namecoin ID] for more ~~informations~~.		See the specification of [http://dot-bit.org/Namespace:Identity Namecoin ID] for more information.

934: Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/b5723035e23896d0/bip-0015.mediawiki

2019-09-24T17:59:14Z

Update BIP text with latest version from https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/b5723035e23896d0/bip-0015.mediawiki

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934: omit redundant param

2015-12-29T11:41:36Z

omit redundant param

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	{{BipMoved\|bip-0015.mediawiki~~\|BIP 0015~~}}		{{BipMoved\|bip-0015.mediawiki}}

	[[BIP 0070]] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.		[[BIP 0070]] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.

Spaz926 at 23:45, 20 May 2015

2015-05-20T23:45:31Z

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	{{BipMoved\|bip-0015.mediawiki\|BIP 0015}}		{{BipMoved\|bip-0015.mediawiki\|BIP 0015}}

			[[BIP 0070]] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.

Wumpus: Github move

2013-12-06T07:41:58Z

Github move

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Sgornick: Fix link for BIP.

2013-08-13T15:15:43Z

Fix link for BIP.

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	[BIP 0070] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.		[[BIP 0070]] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.

	Using vanilla bitcoin, to send funds to a destination, an address in the form 1Hd44nkJfNAcPJeZyrGC5sKJS1TzgmCTjjZ is needed. The problem with using addresses is they are not easy to remember. An analogy can be thought if one were required to enter the IP address of their favourite websites if domain names did not exist.		Using vanilla bitcoin, to send funds to a destination, an address in the form 1Hd44nkJfNAcPJeZyrGC5sKJS1TzgmCTjjZ is needed. The problem with using addresses is they are not easy to remember. An analogy can be thought if one were required to enter the IP address of their favourite websites if domain names did not exist.

Sgornick: Add mention that BIP 70 may supercede this BIP.

2013-08-13T15:12:53Z

Add mention that BIP 70 may supercede this BIP.

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	Title: BIP Aliases		Title: BIP Aliases
	Author: Amir Taaki <genjix@riseup.net>		Author: Amir Taaki <genjix@riseup.net>
	Status: Deferred		Status: Deferred
	Type: Standards Track		Type: Standards Track
	Created: 10-12-2011		Created: 10-12-2011
	</pre>		</pre>

			[BIP 0070] (payment protocol) may be seen as the alternative to Aliases.

	Using vanilla bitcoin, to send funds to a destination, an address in the form 1Hd44nkJfNAcPJeZyrGC5sKJS1TzgmCTjjZ is needed. The problem with using addresses is they are not easy to remember. An analogy can be thought if one were required to enter the IP address of their favourite websites if domain names did not exist.		Using vanilla bitcoin, to send funds to a destination, an address in the form 1Hd44nkJfNAcPJeZyrGC5sKJS1TzgmCTjjZ is needed. The problem with using addresses is they are not easy to remember. An analogy can be thought if one were required to enter the IP address of their favourite websites if domain names did not exist.

Doca: /* FirstBits */ link to vanitygen

2012-08-20T01:05:02Z

FirstBits: link to vanitygen

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	It is enough information to be given the FirstBits alias ''1brmlab''. When someone wishes to make a purchase, without FirstBits, they either have to type out their address laboriously by hand, scan their QR code (which requires a mobile handset that this author does not own) or find their address on the internet to copy and paste into the client to send bitcoins. FirstBits alleviates this impracticality by providing an easy method to make payments.		It is enough information to be given the FirstBits alias ''1brmlab''. When someone wishes to make a purchase, without FirstBits, they either have to type out their address laboriously by hand, scan their QR code (which requires a mobile handset that this author does not own) or find their address on the internet to copy and paste into the client to send bitcoins. FirstBits alleviates this impracticality by providing an easy method to make payments.

	Together with Vanitygen (vanity generator), it becomes possible to create memorable unique named addresses. Addresses that are meaningful, rather than an odd assemblage of letters and numbers but add context to the destination.		Together with [[vanitygen\|Vanitygen (vanity generator)]], it becomes possible to create memorable unique named addresses. Addresses that are meaningful, rather than an odd assemblage of letters and numbers but add context to the destination.

	However FirstBits has its own problems. One is that the possible aliases one is able to generate is limited by the available computing power available. It may not be feasible to generate a complete or precise alias that is wanted- only approximates may be possible. It is also computationally resource intensive which means a large expenditure of power for generating unique aliases in the future, and may not scale up to the level of individuals at home or participants with hand-held devices in an environment of ubiquitous computing.		However FirstBits has its own problems. One is that the possible aliases one is able to generate is limited by the available computing power available. It may not be feasible to generate a complete or precise alias that is wanted- only approximates may be possible. It is also computationally resource intensive which means a large expenditure of power for generating unique aliases in the future, and may not scale up to the level of individuals at home or participants with hand-held devices in an environment of ubiquitous computing.

Khal: /* Namecoin ID */

2012-06-03T10:54:47Z

Namecoin ID

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	This proposal uses the Namecoin blockchain to associate an alias with a bitcoin address. Bitcoin queries a namecoin node. This retreives the structured data containing the bitcoin address(es) associated with this alias.		This proposal uses the Namecoin blockchain to associate an alias with a bitcoin address. Bitcoin queries a namecoin node. This retreives the structured data containing the bitcoin address(es) associated with this alias.

	Using a decentralised ~~domainname~~ system like Namecoin, means no external server or entity needs to be trusted unlike the other proposals listed here. This indicates a system with the advantage of having a high availability and ease of entry (no restrictions for users to create aliases).		Using a decentralised domain name system like Namecoin, means no external server or entity needs to be trusted unlike the other proposals listed here. This indicates a system with the advantage of having a high availability and ease of entry (no restrictions for users to create aliases).

	Two examples are presented below. The first shows a simpler format, while the second shows several Bitcoin addresses in a structured format.		Two examples are presented below. The first shows a simpler format, while the second shows several Bitcoin addresses in a structured format.