CINDER
Certified Internet Name Domain Entity Registry
Promoting Internet Confidence in the US by Implementing US-Registered and Certified Domain Requirements
Key Highlights
Enhanced Security
Certified domain requirements ensuring legitimate US business operations
Trust & Verification
Building consumer confidence through rigorous domain certification
Internet Confidence
Promoting a safer, more trustworthy internet ecosystem in the IS
White Paper Summary
Introduction: The Case for Internet Confidence
American consumers lost $12.8 billion to identity theft, imposter scams, and credit bureaus in 2024. During holiday seasons, 63% of participants were deterred from buying via social media merchants due to legitimacy fears.
Current domain registration systems enable fraud through minimal identity verification. This white paper proposes implementing a voluntary "US-registered and certified" domain system (CINDER) to provide verified operator identities while preserving constitutional protections.
Trust Signals in Technology
Research shows third-party trust signals boost consumers' likelihood to complete purchases. Early HTTPS/SSL adopters gained competitive advantages in web traffic, user trust, and retention.
For every dollar lost to fraud, businesses typically incur $3.00 in total costs including prevention, operations, and reputational repair.
Economic Benefits
Websites adding trust signals have seen conversion increases of 17-21%. Early certification adopters will establish market positioning that becomes increasingly difficult for competitors to overcome.
Implementation Timeline
Phase 1 (Months 0-9): Legislative Foundation
Congressional passage of enabling legislation with Department of Commerce as certification authority.
Phase 2 (Months 10-18): Technical Development
API development and voluntary pilot program with major e-commerce platforms.
Phase 3 (Months 19-27): General Availability
Full system launch with certification available to all qualifying businesses.
Phase 4 (Month 28+): International Coordination
Mutual recognition agreements with allied nations and global commerce integration.
Constitutional Framework
The voluntary certification system maintains content neutrality and preserves full speech rights for non-certified operators. Technical implementation leverages existing infrastructure through API development with no fees for website operators.
About CINDER
CINDER represents a comprehensive approach to enhancing internet trust through verified domain certification, creating a safer online environment for consumers and legitimate enterprises.
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