Lifecycle administration of domain name blockchain addresses

A system for administering an association of a network identifier with a blockchain address for a blockchain, the system comprising:

• a memory containing instructions;
• and
• a processor, operably connected to the memory, that executes the instructions to perform operations comprising:
• obtaining, by an authoritative record entity, an initiation of an administrative action regarding an association of the network identifier with the blockchain address, wherein the administrative action comprises at least one of deleting the association, updating the association, modifying the association, or renewing the association;
• and
• providing, in response to the obtaining, a registration entity proof message comprising a signature by a private key the authoritative record entity, wherein the registration entity proof message specifies a registration entity of record for the network identifier;
• whereby an executable program stored on the blockchain is configured to obtain the signature, verify the signature, and implement the administrative action regarding the association of the network identifier with the blockchain address.