ENS at EthereumDenver
ENS at EthereumDenver
The ENS Labs team and the ENS Working Group Stewards will be attending EthereumDenver. They will have an ENS booth where attendees can print custom cards with NFC-enabled technology. The cards will showcase ENS names and avatars and will also have built-in features from poapxyz. Early registration will allow attendees to leave their keys at home. Additionally, there will be a side event organized by ENS Labs and the ENS Working Group Stewards on February 29th.
Roll call! Who's going to @EthereumDenver? 馃攰 The ENS Labs team and the ENS Working Group Stewards will be out in full force! We can't wait to see so many of you IRL! We've also got tons in store to make your ETHDenver experience one for the books! 馃У
ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon Announces $10K Prize Pool for ENS Projects
ETHGlobal Cannes is hosting a major hackathon from July 4-6, 2025, with a significant focus on Ethereum Name Service (ENS) development. Key Details: - **Prize Pool**: $10,000 USD in total prizes - **Date**: July 4-6, 2025 - **Location**: Cannes, France - **Focus**: ENS development and innovation The event promises to deliver: - Building opportunities - Mentorship sessions - Networking with web3 developers Register and learn more at [ETHGlobal Cannes](https://ethglobal.com/events/cannes) Don't miss this chance to contribute to ENS ecosystem development!
ENS History Feature Reveals Surprising Origins of vitalik.eth
A new feature on [ENS Evolution Wrapped](http://ensvolution.xyz) by @justaname_id reveals interesting historical data about ENS domain ownership. Notable discovery: **vitalik.eth** wasn't originally registered by Vitalik Buterin himself - it was registered by another user who later transferred it to him. The tool allows users to: - Track complete lifecycle of .eth domains - View ownership history - Explore domain transfers and transitions This development comes nearly 7 years after Nick Johnson first created ENS in 2016, one year after Ethereum's launch.
ENS App Now Available in Spanish
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) app has expanded its language support to include Spanish, marking a significant step in global accessibility. This update follows Uniswap's recent multilingual expansion, which now supports seven languages and 18+ currencies. Key updates: - Full Spanish language interface - Available for immediate download - Part of broader Web3 localization efforts Users can access the Spanish version through the standard ENS app interface.
Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes ENS as Infrastructure at frENSday, PayPal Integration Revealed
At the recent frENSday event, two significant developments emerged: - Vitalik Buterin emphasized ENS's role as fundamental infrastructure rather than just an application - PayPal/Venmo representative revealed plans for ENS integration, connecting .eth names with traditional payment addresses This follows PayPal and Venmo's official integration of ENS earlier this year, which brought ENS capabilities to millions of users. The ecosystem has grown to include over 11 million cb.id registrations. *Want to learn more about frENSday?* Visit their website for event details and ticket information.
Ubisoft Integrates Onchain Identities in Captain Laserhawk Universe
Ubisoft is taking a significant step in gaming identity management with its Captain Laserhawk Universe. The game will move away from traditional usernames and gamertags, instead implementing blockchain-based player identities. - Players will have verifiable onchain identities - Integration marks shift from anonymous gaming handles - Part of broader NFT initiative for Captain Laserhawk shooter This approach aims to create more authentic player experiences and ownership within the game ecosystem.