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.
Gemini Integrates ENS for Decentralized Identity
**Gemini** has selected the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) as its decentralized identity layer, marking a significant integration in the web3 space. Key points: - Every Gemini Wallet user receives a built-in gemini.eth subname - System built on open standards for enhanced interoperability - Implementation focuses on user-friendly approach This integration enables human-readable wallet addresses and unified digital identity management across the Ethereum ecosystem. ENS continues to expand its role beyond simple naming to become a comprehensive identity solution. [Learn more about the integration](https://ens.domains/blog/post/gemini-smart-wallet)
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ENS App Now Available in Spanish
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