Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes ENS as Infrastructure at frENSday, PayPal Integration Revealed

**Gemini Wallet** now uses ENS as its decentralized identity system, giving users built-in gemini.eth subnames for human-readable addresses. **Base adopted L2 Primary Names**, the latest ENS protocol upgrade, while Clave v2 launched ENS-powered usernames for Arbitrum and Base networks. ENS is expanding beyond simple identities to become **Ethereum's interoperability backbone**. The ecosystem moves closer to an onchain registry through l2.eth integration. **Key developments:** - $10k in bounties offered at ETHGlobal - One-year partnership with Dentity strengthens real-world identity verification - ENS DAO collaborates with Ethereum Foundation on public goods - Active presence at ETHAccra with upcoming ETH Tokyo participation ENS continues hiring for three new positions and invites all projects to integrate their naming system.

**.locker domains are now fully functional ENS names** following a partnership between Orange Domains and Trust Machines. **Key developments:** - ENS DAO unanimously approved delegating the .locker node to Orange Domains LLC on August 4 - Domains like name.locker now work as ENS names with automatic functionality - Available through familiar registrars like **GoDaddy and Namecheap** **User benefits:** - **Seamless Web2 and Web3 integration** - domains work across both environments - Standard ENS records supported including multi-chain addresses and profile info - Compatible with existing ENS-supporting wallets and apps like Base App and Etherscan - **No additional setup required** after domain registration Users can now register .locker domains through preferred registrars and immediately use them across ENS-compatible platforms. [Read the full announcement](https://blog-orange-domains.ensdomains-v2.pages.dev/blog/post/locker-domains)

**ENS addresses L2 Primary Name issues** Users switching to Layer 2 networks often lose their ENS name display - a frustrating UX problem that breaks identity continuity across chains. **The Problem:** - ENS Primary Names disappear when switching to L2s - Creates confusion and poor user experience - Breaks seamless multichain identity **The Solution:** ENS introduces **L2 Primary Names** to fix this issue: - Maintains name visibility across different networks - Preserves user identity when switching chains - Improves overall multichain experience **Key Benefits:** - Seamless identity across L2 networks - Better user experience for multichain users - Consistent ENS name display regardless of active network This update addresses a major pain point for users navigating the multichain ecosystem. [Read the full technical details](https://ens.domains/blog/post/l2-primary-names)

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.