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I still don't understand what's wrong with DNS. It can be completely decentralized. IANA is something I'm calling out for years (even here via nostr)

In the US, citizens are not technically legally allowed to use encryption over radio. Lots of people are actively ignoring this, but, it's still a legal concern. And yes, it should be that easy and people do transmit internet packets via radio all the time. But that's not the same thing as not having to deal with the command and control architecture that the internet is literally designed to use to function.

In my ignorant opinion, it's antiquated and unnecessary only further obfuscates the issues of the centralized architecture of the whole of the internet.

This. I think the important part, is that every switch, router, network adapter, kernel driver, operating system relies on the technology of the IP stack. Devices that old can and still do work, and IMO aren't likely to change. I think any position that suggests scrapping, or bypassing an entire standard just creates a new competing standard. I understand why most thinkers hold the position of "the entire system is fucked we have to bypass it" but without bloody revolution that basically never happens. The systems that were built weren't built with the idea they would be used for evil, like most things. I don't think we need to scrap IP and DNS and literally every system that's burned into it's hardware (literally in the form of roms or fpgas). As said, we can quickly decentralize DNS but it's going to take a lot of actors to build the network. So yes I think we should be fighting IANA, ICAAN, and federal governments. But even then we don't need their permission. Think about this. If I set up a DNS server and nostr plebs add it to thier PC. I could harbor anyone I wanted to. It's about where the information is stored and who owns it. Could we add extra layers to DNS to secure it, sure, but it was meant to be small and very fast, and it mostly is, and we have DOH with tls, and DNSSec, which if you take initiative to configure correctly, is fine.

Disclaimer, I understand the author agrees that scrapping layer 3 is not an option. So again the topic is about service discovery and who can control it.

🤝 And DNS is not that different from nostr. Nice binary protocol with queries, signatures and everything. (hell, we can use dns as relays 🤣)

I will politely disagree that the current systems weren't designed for evil intent. It was designed to be a very robust command and control system. That, inherently, will always tend to be bent towards evil purposes. I very much understand that throwing out of the whole tech stack is impractical, but... What alternative is there if the entire might of that system is turned against you? I'm always thinking of what the worst case is, and digital id required to access the internet is the worst case. I will NOT submit to that. At all. So, therefore, I will not be able to pay for internet access, and will, therefore have to use completely alternative means of communication or... Just don't. Not many people are thinking THAT all the way through. Not being able to buy or sell anything if you don't submit to digital ID and CBDCs. Not being able to access any electronic systems needed to conduct any sort of business. Eventually not even being able to drive or travel unless you walk and also avoid any populated areas. The only way any of the above will work is because it is a centralized control system that is robust enough to connect and control access for every device and human on the planet. That's what we are now enjoying the use of, but it is not free use and the noose is tightening. What will you do if your ISP is compelled to shut off your access to the internet because of any noncompliance or social faux pas that crosses some daft threshold? What then?