Author: Mark Friedenbach 2013-12-08 21:46:18
Published on: 2013-12-08T21:46:18+00:00
The Bitcoin.org website has been a topic of discussion among developers and community members. While some are against the idea of the Bitcoin Foundation taking control of hosting or the domain, others see potential benefits, such as the ability to add interactive/server-side code in the future. Issues that would need to be resolved include who pays for it, anti-DoS measures, server location, admin responsibilities, and DNS control. Currently, Sirius still owns DNS for bitcoin.org, but he needs to pass it on to someone who is actively involved with the project. Some argue that SSL does not provide adequate protection against attackers who can intercept traffic to the server, while others emphasize the importance of PGP signatures. The primary upside to having the Foundation fund the website is that it is closer to the Bitcoin community than GitHub. However, there is a clear line between the foundation website and bitcoin.org, and some people may care about this distinction. Overall, checks and balances are important to ensure the security and reliability of the Bitcoin.org website.
Updated on: 2023-06-07T21:58:41.343702+00:00