ENS Ecosystem Working Group Announces Gitcoin ENS Identity Round with $100k Matching Pool
ENS Ecosystem Working Group Announces Gitcoin ENS Identity Round with $100k Matching Pool
🔓 Identity on ENS Unlocked
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) Ecosystem Working Group is participating in the Gitcoin ENS Identity Round with a $100,000 matching pool to support projects developing decentralized identity solutions on the ENS platform. Project submissions will be accepted from April 2nd to April 16th, with the round period running from April 23rd to May 7th. This initiative aims to foster innovation in the field of decentralized identity built on the ENS infrastructure.
I'm happy to announce on behalf of the ENS Ecosystem Working Group that we will be holding an ENS Identity Community Round in Gitcoin Grants Round 20! There will $100k in matching funds for projects that qualify as building on ENS as Identity.
The Ecosystem Working Group is participating in the @Gitcoin ENS Identity Round with a $100k matching pool to support projects developing decentralized identity on ENS. • Submissions: April 2nd - April 16th • Round Period: April 23rd - May 7th
GoDaddy Partners with ENS to Bridge Traditional Domains with Web3
GoDaddy has announced a strategic partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) that enables traditional domain owners to integrate their .com and .org domains into the crypto ecosystem. The integration allows millions of existing domain owners to: - Link their DNS domains to ENS functionality - Use traditional domains within Web3 applications - Connect website domains directly to crypto wallets This collaboration marks a significant step in bridging conventional web infrastructure with blockchain technology. Users can now manage both their traditional web presence and crypto identity through a single domain. [Learn more about the integration](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/help/what-is-ens-41952)
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!