Background

Ethereum Name Service

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a distributed, open, and extensible naming system based on the Ethereum blockchain.

ENS’s job is to map human-readable names like ‘alice.eth’ to machine-readable identifiers such as Ethereum addresses, other cryptocurrency addresses, content hashes, and metadata. ENS also supports ‘reverse resolution’, making it possible to associate metadata such as canonical names or interface descriptions with Ethereum addresses.

ENS has similar goals to DNS, the Internet’s Domain Name Service, but has significantly different architecture due to the capabilities and constraints provided by the Ethereum blockchain. Like DNS, ENS operates on a system of dot-separated hierarchical names called domains, with the owner of a domain having full control over subdomains.

Top-level domains, like ‘.eth’ and ‘.test’, are owned by smart contracts called registrars, which specify rules governing the allocation of their subdomains. Anyone may, by following the rules imposed by these registrar contracts, obtain ownership of a domain for their own use. ENS also supports importing in DNS names already owned by the user for use on ENS.

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ENS Ecosystem Update: frENSday Speakers, ETHGlobal Singapore, and More

Thu 25th Jul 2024
**Key Updates:** - Two new frENSday speakers announced: Medha Kothari (Uniswap Labs) and Paulo (3DNS) - ENS team members attended SheFi Summit, ETHGlobal Singapore, and Token2049 - Coinbase introduced a Basename registration guide for AI agents - ENSVision released a tutorial on ENS subnames - eth.cd launched a tipping feature for ENS profiles - Linea.eth subnames available at SheFi Summit - ENS DAO shared weekly Working Group updates **Community Engagement:** - ENS team operated booth at ETHGlobal Singapore - Katherine Wu participated in Abstract Summit panel on usability
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frENSday: Shaping the Future of Web3 in Bangkok

Mon 12th Aug 2024
ENS announces frENSday, a celebration of web3 innovation on November 11, 2024, in Bangkok. The event will gather 400+ builders, developers, and innovators to explore making web3 more accessible and user-friendly. Key points: - Coincides with DevCon to unite the global web3 community - Full day of presentations and collaborative activities - Focus on ENSv2 and revolutionizing accessibility - Emphasis on UX/UI excellence and cutting-edge tools Event details: - 10am-7pm, Bangkok or streamed online - Ticket information coming soon frENSday aims to shape a more inclusive internet future. Join to make an impact on web3's evolution.

ENS ecosystem updates: Superchain Identity, free .eth names, and more

Mon 8th Jul 2024
This week in the ENS ecosystem: - 3DNS and Box Domains launched Superchain Identity on Optimism via 'chain .box' - ETHGlobal and ENS DAO offering free .eth names to ETHGlobal hackers - Productive time at ETHCC, with a recap thread shared - offramps.eth received a major update - webhash_eth added a new template - ethfollowpr preparing to launch, seeking .eth names - aurbelis highlighted ENS's commitment to defend Web3 from Web2 threats - Etherscan updated with ENS on multiple chains - MisterMiggles.eth featured in Coinbase ad Another eventful week for ENS, with more updates coming soon.
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Cryptocurrency Platform Enhances Bug Bounty Program

Mon 13th May 2024
A prominent cryptocurrency platform has announced enhancements to its bug bounty program. Through a partnership with Immunefi, the platform is now offering up to $250,000 for the discovery of critical smart contract bugs and up to $100,000 for significant web infrastructure vulnerabilities. This move aims to strengthen the security of the platform's systems and incentivize ethical hackers to identify and report potential issues.

ENS Manager App Update

Mon 13th May 2024
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) Manager App has received an update that allows users to register and extend domain names by specifying an expiration date. This new feature provides greater flexibility in managing ENS domain names.

ENS 7th Anniversary Celebration

Mon 6th May 2024
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). Users are reminded to claim their commemorative 7th Anniversary NFT. The ENS team extends their well-wishes with a playful 'May the 4th be with you' message.

ENS Challenges Unstoppable Domains' Patent on Open-Source Technology

Thu 2nd May 2024
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to challenge the validity of a patent obtained by Unstoppable Domains (UD) in 2023. The patent covers technology that ENS had developed as open-source. ENS claims that UD has patented ENS's pioneering technology, directly leveraging their open-source innovations, which they consider theft. ENS believes that the UD patent threatens to distort or destroy the decentralization and public benefit principles that ENS thrives on. ENS had given UD opportunities to avoid legal action, but UD refused to open-source the patent or make irrevocable pledges not to use it to the detriment of the community. ENS is committed to fighting this battle for the sake of Web3's future and defending the common vision of an open and innovative internet for everyone.
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Ethereum Name Service (ENS) Releases Major Updates

Thu 18th Apr 2024
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced several significant updates through a new blog post. Key highlights include the launch of a revamped documentation site, the introduction of gasless DNSSEC functionality, improvements to the user experience and interface, an ownership tab for better management, direct links to Etherscan for enhanced transparency, support for new record types, and the migration of the platform to Next.js for improved performance and scalability.

Japanese Registrar ValueDomain Integrates ENS Name Resolution and Gasless DNSSEC

Mon 8th Apr 2024
ValueDomain, a Japanese domain registrar owned by GMO, has recently started providing Ethereum Name Service (ENS) name resolution functionality and gasless DNSSEC for DNS domains. This integration allows owners of traditional DNS domains (e.g., .com, .net) to resolve their domains to Ethereum wallets. There are two methods to add ENS functionality: on-chain and off-chain, both supporting DNS names and DNSSEC integration. The on-chain method requires proving ownership by setting up a text record and sending proof to the Ethereum blockchain, incurring gas and network fees. The gasless DNSSEC method uses CCIP-Read to access names not on-chain, eliminating the need for on-chain proof of ownership. DNS owners can set up text records, and the DNS records will work automatically.

ENS DAO Small Grants Round Deadline Approaching

Thu 4th Apr 2024
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) has announced that there are only 12 more hours remaining to submit proposals for the current Small Grants round. The ENS DAO provides funding for public goods projects related to the ENS ecosystem. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals before the deadline.
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