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Re:Eu.org, free domain names since 1996 by easytiger on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @07:06AM (#31652407)
> With the current system the domain will be eventually available again.

Why is that a problem? Do you even understand how physical property IRL is owned at a legal or philosophical level?

Re:Eu.org, free domain names since 1996 by GTP on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @10:17AM (#31654677)
This is a problem because you risk having domains that nobody can use anymore.

Edit: as I wrote in another comment, I got confused with indentation and assumed that the comment I was replying to was saying that it doesn't make sense to have a recurring fee for domains. I'm sorry. I do agree that a blockchain isn't a good alternative.

Re:Eu.org, free domain names since 1996 by jotm on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @07:50AM (#31652792)
Don't forget to pay your government taxes, or you'll quickly find out just how far "ownership" goes.
Re:Eu.org, free domain names since 1996 by mavhc on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @07:19AM (#31652511)
Because your cloud data is secured by your email address in 99% of cases
Re:Eu.org, free domain names since 1996 by easytiger on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @07:24AM (#31652548)
Or phone. How does a blockchain change this?