ENS Ecosystem Update: frENSday Speakers, ETHGlobal Singapore, and More

**Gemini Wallet** now uses ENS as its decentralized identity system, giving users built-in gemini.eth subnames for human-readable addresses. **Base adopted L2 Primary Names**, the latest ENS protocol upgrade, while Clave v2 launched ENS-powered usernames for Arbitrum and Base networks. ENS is expanding beyond simple identities to become **Ethereum's interoperability backbone**. The ecosystem moves closer to an onchain registry through l2.eth integration. **Key developments:** - $10k in bounties offered at ETHGlobal - One-year partnership with Dentity strengthens real-world identity verification - ENS DAO collaborates with Ethereum Foundation on public goods - Active presence at ETHAccra with upcoming ETH Tokyo participation ENS continues hiring for three new positions and invites all projects to integrate their naming system.

**.locker domains are now fully functional ENS names** following a partnership between Orange Domains and Trust Machines. **Key developments:** - ENS DAO unanimously approved delegating the .locker node to Orange Domains LLC on August 4 - Domains like name.locker now work as ENS names with automatic functionality - Available through familiar registrars like **GoDaddy and Namecheap** **User benefits:** - **Seamless Web2 and Web3 integration** - domains work across both environments - Standard ENS records supported including multi-chain addresses and profile info - Compatible with existing ENS-supporting wallets and apps like Base App and Etherscan - **No additional setup required** after domain registration Users can now register .locker domains through preferred registrars and immediately use them across ENS-compatible platforms. [Read the full announcement](https://blog-orange-domains.ensdomains-v2.pages.dev/blog/post/locker-domains)

**ENS addresses L2 Primary Name issues** Users switching to Layer 2 networks often lose their ENS name display - a frustrating UX problem that breaks identity continuity across chains. **The Problem:** - ENS Primary Names disappear when switching to L2s - Creates confusion and poor user experience - Breaks seamless multichain identity **The Solution:** ENS introduces **L2 Primary Names** to fix this issue: - Maintains name visibility across different networks - Preserves user identity when switching chains - Improves overall multichain experience **Key Benefits:** - Seamless identity across L2 networks - Better user experience for multichain users - Consistent ENS name display regardless of active network This update addresses a major pain point for users navigating the multichain ecosystem. [Read the full technical details](https://ens.domains/blog/post/l2-primary-names)

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.