| Internet-Draft | Hex-DNS | June 2026 |
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This document proposes an alternative or complementary addressing scheme for the Domain Name System (DNS). It introduces "Hex-DNS", a routing logic where traditional alphabetic domain names are replaced by visual identity markers using standard 6-character RGB Hexadecimal codes, prefixed by country codes (ISO 3166-1) and suffixed by categorical identifiers.¶
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The current DNS relies heavily on semantic memory (words). However, for brands and digital real estate, visual identity (color) is a primary asset. This document outlines a protocol where a color hex code acts as the primary host identifier.¶
The syntax is defined as: [ISO Alpha-2] + [HEX Code] + [Suffix]¶
Example: MA000000GOV¶
A strictly 6-character string representing an RGB color code (from 000000 to FFFFFF). This creates a mathematical scarcity of 16,777,216 distinct addresses per prefix.¶
An alphabetic string defining the sector (e.g., SHOP, GOV, DR).¶
When a client (browser or extension) intercepts a string matching the Hex-DNS regular expression, it bypasses standard DNS resolution and queries the designated Hex-DNS registry API. The API returns the standard URI (URL or IP) associated with that color code.¶
Because hex codes are non-semantic, phishing via "look-alike" colors is a risk. Client implementations MUST display the exact verified owner of the Hex-DNS record before executing the redirect.¶
This concept was developed as part of the ZONA.MA digital ecosystem infrastructure.¶