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The Pomp Podcast

Brad Kam, Co-Founder of Unstoppable Domains: A Corporate Ethereum Dystopia

10/11/2019 · 39 min · transcript via mlx

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Unstoppable Domains replaces cryptocurrency addresses and traditional domain names with blockchain-based, self-custodied domains that cannot be censored or seized by centralized authorities.

The core technology treats domains as NFTs on smart contract blockchains (Zilliqa and Ethereum), allowing users to control content and payments via private key cryptography without intermediaries.

The company has registered over 100,000 domains in less than a year and is launching a second domain extension (.crypto) with a buy-one-get-one-free offer for domains larger than seven characters.

Brad Kam's philosophical position is that technology tools should remain neutral and agnostic; applications and users choose which content to serve, creating multiple ethical "stacks" rather than centralized censorship.

Early adoption will likely come from censored populations (political dissidents, restricted regions) before traditional businesses migrate to blockchain domains for payment efficiency and robustness.

The long-term vision is decentralized internet infrastructure where websites are uncensorable, content is stored on distributed networks, and centralized gatekeepers lose control.

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Actionable insights

Unstoppable Domains' buy-one-get-one-free offer for .crypto domains launches with this episode; domain prices range from $20 to $10,000 one-time, with optional subscription services planned.

Consider acquiring a blockchain domain if you operate in a censorship-prone jurisdiction, accept international payments in crypto, or want to experiment with decentralized infrastructure before it becomes mainstream.

Watch adoption patterns: when traditional businesses begin migrating to blockchain domains for payments or hosting, it signals that the technical stack has matured and cost/security advantages are compelling.

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