ENS ecosystem updates: Superchain Identity, free .eth names, and more
ENS ecosystem updates: Superchain Identity, free .eth names, and more
🔥 ENS expands reach
This week in the ENS ecosystem:
- 3DNS and Box Domains launched Superchain Identity on Optimism via 'chain .box'
- ETHGlobal and ENS DAO offering free .eth names to ETHGlobal hackers
- Productive time at ETHCC, with a recap thread shared
- offramps.eth received a major update
- webhash_eth added a new template
- ethfollowpr preparing to launch, seeking .eth names
- aurbelis highlighted ENS's commitment to defend Web3 from Web2 threats
- Etherscan updated with ENS on multiple chains
- MisterMiggles.eth featured in Coinbase ad
Another eventful week for ENS, with more updates coming soon.
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This week in the ENS ecosystem 🧵
ENS Launches Email-Only Onboarding with Credit Card Payments
**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 users can now link .com/.org domains to ENS - Platform adds LLM support for developers - ENS Manager App expands language support - Currently hiring for 6 new positions *Notable Appearance:* Tim Berners-Lee gave ENS a shoutout at ETHPrague
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.
Google Integrates ENS, Enabling .eth Domain Searches
**Key ENS Ecosystem Updates:** - Google officially integrated ENS, allowing direct .eth name searches and balance checks in Google Search - ENS Radio featured @ArianeeProject, discussing tokenized digital product passports - Over 450,000 Basenames now registered - $5,000 offered for ENS-based projects at @ETHRome hackathon - @EFDevcon's website fully decentralized using Swarm and ENS - @ENS_DAO shared weekly roundup and Newsletter #71 **Get involved:** Check out the latest developments and stay tuned for more updates from the ENS ecosystem!