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.
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!
Google Integrates ENS Domains into Search
Google has officially integrated ENS Domains into its search capabilities, allowing users to search for any .eth name directly on Google and view associated wallet balances. This integration marks a significant step in bringing blockchain accessibility to the mainstream. To use this feature: 1. Open Google Search 2. Type any .eth domain name (e.g., vitalik.eth) 3. View the search results displaying Ethereum wallet balance and blockchain data The feature pulls balance and transaction details from Etherscan, simplifying the process of checking balances without visiting external sites. **Note**: Some users may have noticed this integration a few months ago, but it is now live for everyone.