Aug 3, 2026
What Should Handshake TLD Owners Do After Namebase and Namecheap?
Mike Michelini answers a Handshake community question about the Namebase wind-down, Namecheap falloff, TLD management, self-custody, and what builders should do next.
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Jul 1, 2026
Handshake Community Decision Making Process: Insights from Handshake.mastermind
Discover how the Handshake community is evolving its governance with a balanced decentralized decision-making process discussed in the latest Handshake.mastermind. Featuring insights from co-founder Andrew Lee and exciting community projects.
Jun 15, 2026
Namebase Wind-Down Update: What It Means for Handshake Domain Owners
Namebase has announced key updates as it winds down operations. Learn what this means for your BTC, HNS, names, SLDs, and TLDs, and the actions you need to take now to secure your Handshake assets.
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