Common .locker FAQs
What is .locker?
.locker is a two-part solution that comprises of a Web2 domain name along with its corresponding Web3 digital identity. For example, the john.locker domain name would have a corresponding john.locker digital identity. Together, the domain name and corresponding digital identity form the .locker solution.
Why .locker?
.locker is a solution that bridges Web2 domain names with Web3 digital identities and ties them to the same user. It is for Web3 curious and Web3 ready users who want to have the full functionality of their domain name (website, email) while also having a corresponding digital identity for blockchain-based transactions and applications like decentralized finance, crypto, and social networks.
What is the difference between a domain name and a Web3 digital identity?
A domain name and a Web3 digital identity are human-readable addresses mapping to a unique, complex alpha-numeric digital resource. In Web2, it represents a website or a web service. In Web3, it represents authentication and signing (authorizing) transactions on a blockchain network.
What do we mean by Web2 and Web3?
Web2 refers to the current state of the internet, characterized by user-generated content, social media, and centralized platforms. Users are consumers of content and services provided by centralized platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Amazon. Web3 is an evolving concept that envisions a decentralized internet where users have more control over their data and interactions. It aims to empower users with tools and technologies that enable peer-to-peer transactions, decentralized applications (dApps), and blockchain-based systems.
What can I do with my .locker domain name?
You can do everything you do with a .locker domain that you can do with any typical Web2 domain name like connect it to a website or email service, set up a redirect or subdomains.
What are the main uses for my .locker Web3 digital identity?
Since it’s connected to your Web3 digital wallet, you can use your .locker to conduct Web3 transactions and connect to decentralized applications (dApps) that use Bitcoin blockchain technology. This includes decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFT marketplaces, and other Web3 applications that make use of the Bitcoin network.
What is a Web3 digital wallet?
A Web3 digital wallet is a digital application that allows users to securely store, send, and receive digital assets such as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. A digital wallet stores the private keys required to access and manage one's cryptocurrency holdings.
How is my .locker secured?
.locker is secured by the Bitcoin blockchain, which is the most secure and decentralized blockchain network. Given that your .locker is also connected to a digital wallet the seed phrase associated with your wallet also serves as an extra security measure that prevents third parties from accessing your funds and, by extension, your .locker.
What does Ledger Support mean on.locker?
With Ledger support, .locker allows you to connect your Ledger hardware wallet for a better and much more secure way to manage your Web3 digital identity. Offline private key storage is the only protection from phishing and malware attacks. So, now you do not have to rely just on software wallets—Ledger adds a layer of security that is perfectly integrated with good web3 wallet dapps like Leather and Xverse.
Getting started is simple: make sure your Ledger device is updated, install the Stacks and Bitcoin apps, and connect through Leather or Xverse. Once set up, you’ll have a secure and reliable way to take control of your digital identity with ease.
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