Open Network Handles Implemented in DNS

TL;DR

This paper presents a simple implementation of an Open Network Handle System (ONHS) using DNSSEC, enabling persistent, owner-assigned handles that are independent of natural language and tied to public keys.

Contribution

It introduces a practical method to implement ONHS within DNSSEC, bridging the gap between IP addresses and domain names with cryptographically secured handles.

Findings

Handles are permanently associated with owners and can be reassigned to different addresses.

Handles are generated from public keys, ensuring security and ownership control.

The implementation demonstrates feasibility within existing DNS infrastructure.

Abstract

An Open Network Handle System (ONHS) provides an intermediate level of service between IP numbers and domain names. A handle adheres permanently to an owner, who may assign and reassign it to different addresses at will. But a handle is a number, carrying no significance in natural language. Any user desiring a handle may generate one from a public key. This memo describes a simple implementation of an Open Network Handle System using the security extensions to the Domain Name System (DNSSEC).