[tor-bugs] #10747 [Tor]: Support alternate DNS such as Namecoin/OpenNIC

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#10747: Support alternate DNS such as Namecoin/OpenNIC
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
    Component:  Tor          |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  alt-dns needs-proposal
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Comment (by indolering):

 Namecoin rebooted development about a year ago, and we are working on the
 following Tor related functionality:

 * transaction anonymity;
 * floating domain prices;
 * increasing domain prices and introducing non-trivial renewal fees;
 * and UTXO+SPV lightclients.

 We were planning on approaching the project regarding deeper integration
 in 2015 or 2016.  However, we consider Tor our single most important use
 case and we can deliver a fully capable, UTXO based lightclient relatively
 quickly.

 The above feature list and timeline are based on informal discussions with
 Tor developers.  Waiting for the above features mainly improves UX and
 makes it easier for domain owners to purchase domains anonymously.  We are
 aware of recent research regarding the use of Bitcoin SPV clients over Tor
 and are working on the SPV threat model for Namecoin (which is slightly
 different).

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