@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Through the Blockstack Browser you can create an identity. You use this single i
point of contact as you interact with others through DApps. Others may be
individual users or companies or software. Unless you allow it, none of these
others have access to anything other than your identity, for example
`moxiegirl.id.blockstack`. Typically, others must ask to learn more about you,
`meepers.id.blockstack`. Typically, others must ask to learn more about you,
and you can choose to share – or not.
This document explains the free Blockstack ID, though there are others you can get for fee. You learn how to
@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ A Blockstack ID is a decentralized identity. You use this single identity to log
Think of the ID as a form of identification, like a drivers license. Like drivers' licenses, each identity is unique, but this license identifies you on the virtual internet highway. An identity is created through a registrar of which there are many. When you create a Blockstack ID, your registrar records the identity creation on the Stacks blockchain.
The Blockstack Browser allows new users to create free IDs. These free IDs have included the word `blockstack` in the ID, like this `moxiegirl.id.blockstack`. The additional `blockstack` portion of the name is called a _namespace_. It just means all the names belong to a particular entity. You don't have to use a free `id.blockstack` identity.
The Blockstack Browser allows new users to create free IDs. These free IDs have included the word `blockstack` in the ID, like this `meepers.id.blockstack`. The additional `blockstack` portion of the name is called a _namespace_. It just means all the names belong to a particular entity. You don't have to use a free `id.blockstack` identity.
This first Blockstack ID you create is a _primary ID_. Once you create a primary identity, you can add other, sub-identities to it. Sub-identities can have the `id.blockstack` or the `.id` format. You might created sub-identities for the same reason you have a work and home email.
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ The example application runs in a node server on your local host. In the this se
```bash
$ pwd
/Users/moxiegirl/repos/blockstack-todos
/Users/meepers/repos/blockstack-todos
```
This path will be different for you, but double-check the last part to ensure that you're in the directory into which you cloned and in which you ran `npm install`.
@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ ephemeral key,A cryptographic key is called ephemeral if it is generated for eac
fork,"The term fork is used to refer both to any situation where there are two or more competing versions of a blockchain on a network (a situation that may arise and resolve itself in the ordinary course of network operations due to lags in communication between core nodes) and any software update that is proposed for adoption by the core nodes of a blockchain network that may result in a persistent fork on the network, with core nodes that adopt the update recognizing one version of the blockchain and those which do not recognizing another."
Gaia,Decentralized storage
genesis block,"The genesis block is the first block of the Stacks blockchain, which will create the initial 1.32 billion Stacks Tokens."
id.blockstack,"An identifier in the Blockstack, for example moxiegirl.id.blockstack. This is your name & identity that is registered in the .id namespace on Blockstack. Your personal data and storage are built around this ID. Apps that want to access your data use your permission and identity to find it. An id is usually a shorthand for a longer, hash ID string, for example ID-1Fj9kkw15P51Fj9kkw15P5xJmyefWhLKrQMKNPREfaqsJ"
identity,"<p>A way to identify a person or an organization on the Blockstack network. An identity is unique, both <code>moxiegirl.id.blockstack</code> or <code>chad.id</code> are examples of IDs.</p>"
id.blockstack,"An identifier in the Blockstack, for example meepers.id.blockstack. This is your name & identity that is registered in the .id namespace on Blockstack. Your personal data and storage are built around this ID. Apps that want to access your data use your permission and identity to find it. An id is usually a shorthand for a longer, hash ID string, for example ID-1Fj9kkw15P51Fj9kkw15P5xJmyefWhLKrQMKNPREfaqsJ"
identity,"<p>A way to identify a person or an organization on the Blockstack network. An identity is unique, both <code>meepers.id.blockstack</code> or <code>chad.id</code> are examples of IDs.</p>"
identity management (IDM),"Identity management, also known as identity and access management is, in computer security, the security and business discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and for the right reason"
know your customer (KYC),"Or KYC, is a popular term used in the banking or financial field. KYC is a process where financial institutions, insurers and other companies obtain information about the identity and address of the customers as part of risk management."
"question":"How do I get an identity? Is it free?",
"answer":"<p>Normally, registering an identity as a digital asset on the Stacks blockchain requires <a href='https://blog.blockstack.org/video-reusing-bitcoins-hashpower-to-launch-the-stacks-blockchain/'>burning of Stacks tokens as <em>fuel</em></a>. However, Blockstack PBC is currently running a free service to pay for identities on behalf of the users. Through this service, you can get a free identity from Blockstack in the <strong>id.blockstack</strong> namespace. A namespace is similar to a domain (<strong>checklist.com</strong>, for example) on the old internet. So, a free identity has blockstack suffix in its name; for example, <strong>moxiegirl.id.blockstack</strong> is a free Blockstack identity.</p>"
"answer":"<p>Normally, registering an identity as a digital asset on the Stacks blockchain requires <a href='https://blog.blockstack.org/video-reusing-bitcoins-hashpower-to-launch-the-stacks-blockchain/'>burning of Stacks tokens as <em>fuel</em></a>. However, Blockstack PBC is currently running a free service to pay for identities on behalf of the users. Through this service, you can get a free identity from Blockstack in the <strong>id.blockstack</strong> namespace. A namespace is similar to a domain (<strong>checklist.com</strong>, for example) on the old internet. So, a free identity has blockstack suffix in its name; for example, <strong>meepers.id.blockstack</strong> is a free Blockstack identity.</p>"
},
{
"category":"appusers",
@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
{
"category":"appusers",
"question":"Do identities last forever or do they expire?",
"answer":"<p>Identities with the like <strong>moxiegirl.id.blockstack</strong> or <strong>subdomain.name.namespace</strong> format do not expire. Names that have a single dot like <strong>name.namespace</strong> expire according to the rules set by the <strong>namespace</strong> creators. For example, <strong>name.id</strong> in the <strong>id</strong> namespace expires every two years and must be renewed. If a <strong>name.id</strong> expires, someone else can claim it.</p>"
"answer":"<p>Identities with the like <strong>meepers.id.blockstack</strong> or <strong>subdomain.name.namespace</strong> format do not expire. Names that have a single dot like <strong>name.namespace</strong> expire according to the rules set by the <strong>namespace</strong> creators. For example, <strong>name.id</strong> in the <strong>id</strong> namespace expires every two years and must be renewed. If a <strong>name.id</strong> expires, someone else can claim it.</p>"
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</td>
<td><p>SHAREABLE</p></td>
<td>
<p>A way to identify a person or an organization on the Blockstack network. An identity is unique, both <code>moxiegirl.id.blockstack</code> or <code>chad.id</code> are examples of IDs.</p>
<p>A way to identify a person or an organization on the Blockstack network. An identity is unique, both <code>meepers.id.blockstack</code> or <code>chad.id</code> are examples of IDs.</p>
@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ You use {::nomarkdown}<a href="https://explorer.blockstack.org/" target="\_blank
<tr>
<td>name</td>
<td>An identifier or name. A name is a type of digital asset on the Blockstack network. If you have signed into the Blockstack Browser, you created a name. If an application developer registered an application within Blockstack, then they registered a name.</td>
<td><code>graphite.it</code> or <code>moxiegirl.id.blockstack</code></td>
<td><code>graphite.it</code> or <code>meepers.id.blockstack</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>block</td>
@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ What is a namespace? Well, think of it a bit like an email address, you can get
an email address on your own suffix `yourname@myuniquename.com`, or you can get
email with a service type suffix such as `yahoo` or `msn` or `gmail`.
Blockstack identity behaves like this service type suffix. So, there is only one
`moxiegirl.id.blockstack` but someone else can be `moxiegirl2.id.blockstack`. You
`meepers.id.blockstack` but someone else can be `meepers2.id.blockstack`. You
can see this in action yourself with the explorer, by doing the following:
1. Open the [explorer](https://explorer.blockstack.org/).
@ -67,9 +67,9 @@ can see this in action yourself with the explorer, by doing the following:
The **Names** page lists all the names (users or organizations) that are registered on the Stacks blockchain. There are over 77 thousand names on this list! So, you likely do not want to scroll down the page looking for yours. You can search for a known name, try searching for the `moxiegirl.id.blockstack` name.
The **Names** page lists all the names (users or organizations) that are registered on the Stacks blockchain. There are over 77 thousand names on this list! So, you likely do not want to scroll down the page looking for yours. You can search for a known name, try searching for the `meepers.id.blockstack` name.
3. Place your cursor in the search bar in the right hand corner and type `moxiegirl.id.blockstack` and then press return.
3. Place your cursor in the search bar in the right hand corner and type `meepers.id.blockstack` and then press return.
The explorer looks for the name and then loads the information for it. You should see this result:
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ can see this in action yourself with the explorer, by doing the following:
You can click on transactions to go further down into this technical information.
Try searching for your own identity. If necessary, you can first [create your own identity]({{ site.baseurl }}/browser/ids-introduction.html). The identity `moxiegirl` looks a bit shady now but you may comeback and find the she has verified her identity. Try looking at the identity of our Blockstack founder, `muneeb.id`. You can see, he is a trusted and well known person. How does your identity compare?
Try searching for your own identity. If necessary, you can first [create your own identity]({{ site.baseurl }}/browser/ids-introduction.html). The identity `meepers` looks a bit shady now but you may comeback and find the she has verified her identity. Try looking at the identity of our Blockstack founder, `muneeb.id`. You can see, he is a trusted and well known person. How does your identity compare?
@ -251,11 +251,11 @@ You should have the console open as `root` on your Droplet. In this section, you
6. Set the `bucket` to the name of the DigitalOcean space you just created.
If your space is called `moxiegirl-hub-space`, the `bucket` value is `moxiegirl-hub-space`.
If your space is called `meepers-hub-space`, the `bucket` value is `meepers-hub-space`.
6. Set the `readURL` to the URL of the DigitalOcean space you just created.
If your space URL called `https://moxiegirl-hub-space.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com `, the `readURL` name is `https://moxiegirl-hub-space.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com`.
If your space URL called `https://meepers-hub-space.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com `, the `readURL` name is `https://meepers-hub-space.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com`.
7. Add an `endpoint` value to the `awsCredentials` section.
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