The Shake

The Shake is a weekly publication dedicated to Handshake and the decentralized web, providing insights into network metrics, technological advancements, ecosystem developments, and educational resources. It covers updates in domain registry, mining, browser compatibility, and community projects aimed at promoting decentralization and privacy on the internet.

Handshake Ecosystem and Protocol Updates Decentralized Web (DWeb) Technologies Cryptocurrency and Mining Developments Domain Name System (DNS) Innovations Browser Compatibility and Integration Decentralized Domain Registry Blockchain and Smart Contracts Community Events and Hackathons Privacy and Security in Web Technologies Peer-to-Peer Technologies and Applications

The hottest Substack posts of The Shake

And their main takeaways

The Shake: Feb. 7, 2021

0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 21
  1. Handshake celebrated its first birthday on February 3, 2021, showcasing milestones from name markets to initial apps.
  2. Messari's report delves into the origins of web3, highlighting Handshake and its integration with file storage protocols like Sia.
  3. Handshake's ecosystem saw growth with 3 million total transactions and updates on HNS statistics.

The Shake: Oct. 24, 2021

0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 21
  1. A weekly recap on the Handshake protocol and ecosystem, including community updates, tech developments, and stats.
  2. Tech updates for Handshake include HSD V3 with faster sync times and Bob Desktop 0.9.0 Release with SPV Mode and Name Claim Wizard.
  3. Stats show consistent growth in name registrations, rising network hashrate, and a growing demand for DWeb protocols.

The Shake: Nov. 7, 2021

0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 21
  1. HNS price rallied over 50% in the last 7 days.
  2. Handshake TLDs are providing digital identity for users.
  3. Names Opened: 2.16M, Network Hashrate: 9.04 PH/s, HNS Burned: 23.9M.

The Shake: Aug. 2, 2021

0 implied HN points • 02 Aug 21
  1. Weekly recap on Handshake protocol and ecosystem
  2. Introduction to .Forever domains using Handshake and Ethereum
  3. Stats on primary and secondary markets for Handshake domains

Year Two In Handshake

0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 22
  1. Handshake is a blockchain-based namespace for a decentralized internet
  2. Handshake saw growth in hashrate, name registrations, and burned tokens
  3. Key developments in Handshake include accessibility improvements, core infrastructure upgrades, and the rise of registrars
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The Shake: Dec. 27, 2020

0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 20
  1. The Shake provides a weekly recap of the Handshake ecosystem and protocol.
  2. Secondary markets in Namebase saw record-breaking sales, with purse/ holding the largest resale value.
  3. Nomad, the social network for Handshake names, is collecting feedback to expand Handshake's naming use cases.

The Shake: Dec. 20, 2020 (Part Two)

0 implied HN points • 21 Dec 20
  1. The Handshake ecosystem is flourishing with new developments and projects like dLinks, Impervious, and Sentinel dVPN.
  2. Innovative applications like Footnote and Nomad are leveraging Handshake for decentralized social networking and data storage.
  3. Key statistics such as network hashrate, total names registered, and HNS supply circulation show growth and activity in the Handshake community.