Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes ENS as Infrastructure at frENSday, PayPal Integration Revealed
Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes ENS as Infrastructure at frENSday, PayPal Integration Revealed
馃 Vitalik Spills ENS Tea
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.
At frENSday, @VitalikButerin (aka Vitalik.eth) reminded everyone that ENS isn鈥檛 just an application, it鈥檚 infrastructure. @sptucha from @Venmo / @paypal also revealed how they鈥檙e integrating ENS, bridging .eth names with addresses. A small step, but just the tip of the iceberg.
馃寪 DNS Meets Web3
**ENS partners with DomaProtocol and D3** to enable traditional DNS domains (.com, .ai, .xyz) to function as native ENS names. **Key features:** - Use existing DNS domains as Web3 identity - Map domains to wallet addresses and onchain profiles - Set standard ENS records like any .eth name - Bridge Web2 domains to Web3 seamlessly **Current status:** - Available now on Ethereum testnet - Mainnet and Namechain support coming after community feedback **What this means:** Millions of existing domain owners can now use their .com or other DNS domains as their Web3 identity without buying new .eth names. [Learn more about the integration](https://ens.domains/blog/post/d3-doma1/) Join the discussion Thursday at 11am EST for roadmap details.
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.
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!