ENS Community News

**Key Updates from ENS Ecosystem:** - ENS celebrates 8th anniversary with major user accessibility improvement - New email-only onboarding allows users to create wallets and register ENS names using email and credit cards - no seed phrase required - Integration with Base reaches 750k+ subnames, demonstrating scalable identity solutions - Aragon partnership enables automatic dao.eth subnames for new DAOs - GoDaddy integration allows linking .com/.org domains to ENS - Technical improvements include CCIP Read implementation and LLM readiness - Platform now supports multiple languages and is hiring for 6 new positions [View open positions](https://www.enslabs.org/jobs)

**CCIP Read (ERC-3668)** enables ENS to handle offchain data sources while maintaining seamless user experience. Key features: - Allows smart contracts to pause, fetch offchain data, and resume execution - Powers custom subname systems and L2 support - Enables names like cb.id and vault.uni.eth to use offchain data Two approaches for subnames: 1. **Onchain**: Trustless, permanent, stored in ENS Registry 2. **Offchain**: Scalable, cost-effective, requires trusted signer Learn more at [ENS Documentation](https://docs.ens.domains/resolvers/ccip-read)

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.

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 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.