October 23, 2024

Inder Singh (VP Product & Technology, D3)

I’m excited today to share that we’re launching the D3 Developer Program, a new initiative specifically designed to help builders tap into the transformative potential of DomainFi. This is more than just a developer program; it’s also your onramp to monetizing the next generation of innovative applications that will connect Web2 and Web3 and redefine the internet.

What is DomainFi?

DomainFi represents a vision for a decentralized internet where users have true ownership and control over domains as their digital identities. DomainFi requires a network designed to tokenize current and future domain names, enabling fast, secure, and low-cost transactions while unlocking new financial opportunities. Our strategic registry partnership announced today with Identity Digital represents a key foundational layer of this DomainFi network. By leveraging a blockchain to tokenize domains as real-world assets, DomainFi will enable individuals and organizations to buy, sell, and manage their domains with more security, transparency, and liquidity. Once domains become verifiable digital assets onchain, they behave more like other financial assets that can be quickly transferred, traded, and even used in advanced financial markets. Tokenized domains can then be fractionalized, staked, or bundled into different financial products, enhancing the utility and accessibility of domain ownership.

What can I build with DomainFi?

With DomainFi and D3, builders can begin innovating on a variety of use cases, including:

  • Decentralized Domain Management: Applications that allow users to buy, sell, and manage existing and future domain names directly onchain.
  • Token Sales and Auctions: Integrate platforms for creating and managing name token sales, enabling secure transactions including real-time bidding based on authoritative access to domains as RWAs.
  • Trusted Identity Verification: Solutions can utilize DomainFi to get authoritative access to domains to verify digital identities, enhancing security and trust.
  • Vertical DApps: Development of decentralized applications (DApps) that leverage DomainFi features for various industries, from finance to entertainment to gaming.
  • Novel Smart Contracts: Integration of DomainFi-based smart contracts for automated processes in areas like finance, governance, and supply chain management.
  • Web3 Marketplace Integration: Creation of marketplaces for buying, selling, and trading  of domains as real-world assets, utilizing the unique liquidity capabilities of tokenized domains.

Early adopters like droplinked, a cutting-edge onchain commerce platform, are poised to take advantage of the DomainFi opportunity. ”DomainFi is more than just a technology, it also opens up new commercial opportunities for builders like us,” said Morteza Nokodian, Co-Founder, droplinked. “As a D3 affiliate partner, we are excited to integrate our decentralized storefronts with D3’s network and be the vanguard of this new era of DomainFi apps.”    

The D3 Developer Program: Building For DomainFi

The D3 Developer Program is built around a suite of developer tools and products that make it easier than ever to tap into the potential of DomainFi in your applications. Whether you’re an experienced blockchain developer or just starting out, the program provides you with the resources, tools, and community support to succeed.

Highlights of the D3 Developer Program:

  1. Comprehensive Technical Resources: Dive into our developer documentation, where you’ll find detailed guides, SDKs, API references, and best practices to help you navigate the integration process seamlessly.
  2. Token Sale Integration: Utilize a variety of tools designed specifically for facilitating token sales, allowing you to mint, manage, and monetize tokens with ease. Choose from three primary integration methods to accommodate different development needs and application types.
  3. Simplified Name Service Resolution: Use the DNS Connect SDK to unify different Web3 Name Resolution services and DNS under one umbrella. The SDK includes user-friendly APIs that enable developers to interact with various blockchains without needing deep technical expertise.
  4. Community Support: Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded developers. Share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible with DomainFi.
  5. Events & Workshops: Immerse yourself in exclusive workshops and events that delve into best practices, success stories, and innovative DomainFi use cases. Learn from industry experts to elevate your skills.
  6. Incentives for Innovation: We’re all about rewarding creativity. Developers who build outstanding projects using our tools will have the chance to win prizes and gain recognition within the DomainFi community. Hint: our first-ever hackathon is coming soon!

How to Get Involved

Are you ready to begin your DomainFi builder journey? Just head over to our developer documentation to find everything you need to use D3 developer tools in your applications. You can also explore commercial opportunities as a D3 affiliate channel partner and make money by integrating features to sell name tokens in your apps.

Join the DomainFi Movement

The future of the internet is unfolding right now, and we want builders to be part of this exciting journey. By joining the D3 Developer Program, you’re not just enhancing your skills for DomainFi—you’re contributing to a decentralized ecosystem that will empower billions of users to shape the future of the internet together.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, developer events, and community highlights. We can’t wait to see what you create! Let’s build the future of the internet with DomainFi!