# DNS and Blockchain

DNS operates entirely **outside** the blockchain ecosystem. It is a centralized system managed by organizations like [ICANN ](https://www.icann.org/)and domain registrars. \
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However, projects like [**Namefi** ](https://www.namefi.io/)and [**3DNS**](https://app.3dns.box/) bridge traditional DNS with blockchain by tokenizing Web2 domains. This innovation allows domains to be traded, owned, and managed as blockchain-based digital assets, combining the stability of DNS with the potential of decentralized technology.
