How Namebase Integration has Completed Spheron (previously ArGoApp’s) Decentralized Hosting

4 min readAug 18, 2021

At Spheron (previously ArGoApp), we understand the complexities of building a web app from the ground up. We also understand the difficulties around web deployment. We eliminate these hurdles by delivering a simple and efficient mechanism for developers. To this end, this post is to provide explanation to our completed decentralized hosting services with Namebase following our earlier announcement.

Supporting Web App developers

Web app developers are to meet specific standards to bring their ideas to life. These include:

Having the combination of web stack to build a production-ready application,
Adequate cloud storage facilities for static web app files to a content delivery network, and
Proper configuration of a readable naming system for redirection to the storage server.

These determine the functionality of any web application.

A similar system is in place in web 3.0 for the web stack. It includes decentralized storage and decentralized domains. Our platform uses decentralized cloud storage solutions from service providers such as Arweave and Skynet to support web deployment.

Completing the decentralized domain is the newly introduced Namebase integration, a top-level domain (TLD) name registrar that operates on the Handshake blockchain. The operation on the Handshake blockchain gives web app developers the following advantages:

Unlimited domain creation for multiple side projects

For developers with various side projects, the newly introduced feature, together with the V2 updated payment support, makes our platform ideal. For example, a supply chain management web app running in different countries can use our platform to create separate domains, say supplychain.us, supplychain.uk, supplychain.eu for the specialized markets.

Control over your own web identity with the ability to create redirects for your online presence

Through our platform, developers have the convenience of creating redirects such as Facebook.yourproject, twitter.yourproject, which is pivotal for developers in building their brand identity while also linking their mini online ecosystems.

2. A decentralized alternative to certificate authorities

Our vision is to provide developers with cloud hosting services assuring 100% uptime; we opted for the Handshake blockchain as it is a decentralized alternative to a certificate authority. This supports our censorship-resistance feature while also adding an extra layer of security to an already robust system.

3. Support for anonymous name registration and deploying a website

Critical for sensitive and controversial websites, our anonymous bidding feature allows developers to perform name registration and deploy their websites anonymously. Our feature grants more freedom of expression while preserving the identity of people who would otherwise be targeted for their opinions.

4. Developers can create businesses and sell domains off their TLD with the Namebase Registry.

Some of our services are already available in centralized service providers; however, these have critical weak points. For instance, on cost, our unlimited domain creation is at no extra cost, which is cheaper than the subscription services in centralized cloud hosting services

Therefore, by using the handshake blockchain, our latest development can maintain the ethos of blockchain technology by creating more freedom for innovation for web app developers.

Value for web apps users

The integration of Namebase is not only for developers but also for the terminal users of the web apps. Our efficient cloud hosting services ensure users have a smooth experience with web applications.

Users will gain uninterrupted access to web apps with the added support of the Handshake blockchain. Common security error features preventing access to websites will be forgotten through the use of our decentralized platform. As it requires no certificate authority, the user experience in entry and using the website dramatically improves.

Real-World Applications after Namebase integration

Many applications can be derived from integrating Namebase. Supported by our other features, especially those introduced in our V2 update, developers have more freedom for innovation. These applications are relevant as institutions strive to hit the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).

One of the goals is to reduce inequalities, which arise from discriminative acts such as censorship due to differing opinions. Our integration of Namebase assures a reduction in discriminatory practices through immutable web deployment and 100% uptime of uploaded projects.

Thus, aside from the industrial application of our services, innovative developers can provide real-world solutions through creative applications to achieve sustainable development goals.

Stay tuned as we continuously update our platform for optimum cloud-hosting service provision.

What Spheron (previously ArGoApp) does

Spheron (previously ArGoApp) makes front-end web deployment easy, effective, and efficient through its blockchain-based platform that takes your web app to the DSNs (Decentralized Storage Networks). Spheron (previously ArGoApp) removes the hurdles of centralization and censorship through blockchain, ensuring that your web app is permanently deployed and experiences 100% uptime throughout its life.

$ARGO ERC20 Contract Address:

https://etherscan.io/token/0x28cca76f6e8ec81e4550ecd761f899110b060e97

Spheron (previously ArGoApp) CoinMarketCap link:

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/argoapp/ico/

Spheron (previously ArGoApp) DEX Tools:

https://www.dextools.io/app/uniswap/pair-explorer/0xd5fc1a6f75cd465c46e2f15f74b9ac0016b18386

Spheron (previously ArGoApp) CoinGecko link:

https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/argo

Spheron (previously ArGoApp) Tokenomics link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R2RURGtsJcp0fK4elikgyeiEQwlShy5aiW75JOzmRsA/edit#gid=1913920126

You can find $ARGO tokens only on:

DFYN: https://info.dfyn.network/pair/0x643a31689bac403cf5854722e418d3949dc62976

Uniswap: https://v2.info.uniswap.org/pair/0xd5fc1a6f75cd465c46e2f15f74b9ac0016b18386