ENS Issues Security Alert: Beware of Phishing Scams Targeting Users

**ENS has issued an urgent security alert** about phishing emails and fake websites exploiting recent ENSv2 announcements. **Key Warning:** - ENS will **never** ask users to upgrade, migrate, or secure their names via email links - Scammers are impersonating official ENS communications **Official Channels Only:** - [@ensdomains](https://twitter.com/ensdomains) on Twitter - [ens.domains](http://ens.domains) website - Links shared through verified channels **Safety Tip:** When in doubt, manually navigate to official ENS websites instead of clicking email links. Always verify the source before taking any action related to your ENS names.

The ENS App Alpha now includes a notification system to prevent users from losing their domain names to expiration. **Key Features:** - Set up expiration reminders through **email, Telegram, or browser notifications** - Available now on the [Sepolia testnet](http://app.ens.dev) - Part of the newly released streamlined ENS App and comprehensive ENS Explorer, both in public alpha This addresses a common pain point for ENS users who previously had to manually track renewal dates. The notification system integrates directly into the app, offering multiple channels to ensure users receive timely reminders before their .eth names expire. Users can test the feature on the Sepolia testnet at [app.ens.dev](http://app.ens.dev). The ENS Explorer is also available at [explorer.ens.dev](http://explorer.ens.dev).

**ENS is moving forward with ENSv2 deployment in 2026**, incorporating key improvements to Layer 2 interoperability and user experience. **Key developments:** - ENSv2 will launch this year as planned, with most engineering resources focused on core features - New architecture enables **cross-chain stablecoin purchases** and single-step registration - L2 integration learnings are being applied to simplify multi-chain functionality for end users **Technical improvements:** - Shift from flat registry to **hierarchical system** where each name has its own registry - Enables flexible ownership models and fine-grained permissions - New ENS Explorer provides full transparency across historical data and ENS versions - Redesigned dashboard offers clearer view of names, settings, and activity **User impact:** - Upgrading existing names to ENSv2 will be straightforward - System remains built on Ethereum's decentralized foundation - Enhanced backwards compatibility ensures legacy names maintain full functionality The update represents a significant architectural evolution while maintaining ENS's core commitment to decentralization and user control.

**ENS is doubling down on Ethereum.** The Ethereum Name Service has announced that ENSv2 will be deployed exclusively on Ethereum mainnet, rejecting any multi-chain expansion. **Key points:** - ENSv2 will launch only on Ethereum - Upgrading existing .eth names to v2 will be simpler than previous migrations - ENS continues building on Ethereum as "the most decentralized, secure foundation available" The decision reinforces ENS's commitment to Ethereum's security and decentralization rather than pursuing deployment across multiple chains. For users, the upgrade path promises to be more straightforward than past transitions. Read the full announcement: [ENS Staying on Ethereum](https://ens.domains/blog/post/ens-staying-on-ethereum)