Protect Your Presence Online with .privacy brought to you by Women in Web3 Privacy (WiW3P)
Feb 18, 2025·Last updated on Feb 18, 2025Share this article:
Privacy matters more than ever in the digital world. Enter .privacy—a new domain for those who value confidentiality, security, and true ownership online. Unlike traditional domains, .privacy is designed to align with Privacy 2.0, a new era of digital identity where users decide what they share, with whom, and how.
Supporting the narrative that has begun to emerge from several prominent leaders in privacy-preserving blockchain technology, the .privacy domain will provide infrastructure that enhances security and data protection for domain holders. Holding one of these domains is a gateway to a more private and decentralized internet.
Women in Web3 Privacy is a non-profit collective dedicated to empowering women, particularly those in vulnerable communities, through the creation of educational content, practical toolkits, and inclusive discussions.
What is .privacy?
.privacy is more than just a domain—it’s a commitment to digital sovereignty. Whether for personal use, business branding, or connecting to decentralized applications (dApps), a .privacy domain signals a dedication to security and control over online identity.
With a .privacy domain, users can create decentralized identities, establish encrypted communication channels, and interact securely with Web3 applications. This ensures greater autonomy, security, and control over personal data.
Privacy 2.0: A New Standard for Digital Identity
For too long, online privacy has been dictated by centralized platforms that collect and monetize user data. Privacy 2.0 is about shifting control back to individuals through decentralized, privacy-first technologies.
- Your data, your choice – A .privacy domain serves as a privacy-first digital identity, giving users control over their online presence while deciding what information they share.
- Encrypted communication – .privacy domains can integrate with privacy-focused tools, enabling secure messaging and anonymous interactions.
- Simplified crypto transactions – Your .privacy domain functions as a readable alias for wallet addresses, making it easier to send and receive over 200 cryptocurrencies without exposing sensitive information.
- Decentralized identity and Web3 access – Use your .privacy domain to sign in seamlessly to dApps, host decentralized websites, and unlock a growing ecosystem of privacy-preserving tools and services.
As Confidential Computing becomes essential for Web3, Secret Network provides the infrastructure for privacy-preserving applications, from secure financial transactions to Decentralized AI systems (DeAI). With encrypted computation, DAIS can process sensitive data without exposing it, ensuring AI-driven innovation respects user privacy.
While Women in Web3 does not own or operate .privacy, it is supporting its development and partnering with Web3 privacy projects to provide technical expertise and infrastructure along with other major Web3 privacy and confidential computing projects to ensure domain holders benefit from enhanced privacy and security. Stay tuned for more .privacy supporters!
Bringing .privacy to the Broader Internet
UD is actively planning and strategizing on an ICANN gTLD application to integrate .privacy into the broader domain ecosystem. This initiative will expand accessibility and unlock new functionalities for domain owners, ensuring that privacy-first domains become widely available while maintaining a strong commitment to decentralization.
By securing a .privacy domain, individuals and businesses can future-proof their online presence while aligning with a movement that prioritizes privacy, security, and user autonomy.
Claim Your .privacy Domain
Whether you're a privacy advocate, developer, business owner, or Web3 enthusiast, .privacy is your gateway to a more secure and user-owned internet.
Claim your .privacy domain today and take control of your digital future.