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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Shortcut Creator: No-Code Tool for Deploying Headless Swaps

Mon 25th Mar 2024
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has shared information about a new no-code tool called Shortcut Creator, which allows users to deploy headless swaps on any blockchain network. The tool enables the creation of 'Shortcuts,' which are bundles of on-chain actions triggered by sending funds to a contract address. Notably, the cost of deploying a Shortcut is less than $0.05, making it an affordable option for users.

Uniswap Extension Announcement

Mon 25th Mar 2024
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that the Uniswap Extension is set to be released soon. Users will be able to claim a free uni.eth username through the Uniswap mobile app to join the waitlist for the upcoming extension.

Announcement of Talent Protocol V2 Launch by ENS Domains

Mon 25th Mar 2024
ENS Domains, the decentralized naming service, has announced the launch of Talent Protocol V2, a new type of resume designed for the on-chain era of the internet. The protocol aims to provide a novel approach to showcasing skills and experience in the decentralized web ecosystem.
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ENS Sponsors ETHBucharest Hackathon

Thu 21st Mar 2024
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has been announced as a sponsor for the upcoming ETHBucharest Hackathon. ENS is a decentralized naming system that allows users to translate cryptic blockchain addresses into user-friendly names. It also supports importing DNS domains, distributing subnames, storing records, and more. ENS is contributing a $1,000 bounty to the hackathon and sharing its expertise. The organizers have expressed gratitude for ENS's invaluable support.
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ENS Community News

Thu 14th Mar 2024
marta✨.eth from @ensdomains will lead the 'Non technical opportunities in blockchain' panel at @blockchainox.
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ENS Team Members Attend Blockchain Conference at Oxford

Thu 14th Mar 2024
Members of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) team, including marta✨.eth, nick.eth, and urbelis.eth, attended the Blockchain Oxford conference. They participated in panel discussions and networking events, with marta✨.eth leading a panel on 'Non-technical Opportunities in Blockchain.' The team members were also spotted dressed up for the conference dinner at Wadham College, Oxford.
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Over 250K uni.eth Usernames Claimed by Uniswap Users

Mon 26th Feb 2024
Uniswap users have already claimed over 250,000 uni.eth usernames through the mobile app. By claiming a username, users join the waitlist for early access to the Uniswap Extension. Many good usernames are still available for free claim.

Tweet from ENS Domains

Thu 14th Mar 2024
A tweet by @ensdomains mentions that their ENS domains are registered for a longer period than their expected natural lifetime, indicating a unique situation.

ENS Tokens Sent to ENS Contract Address Refunded

Mon 11th Mar 2024
ENS has refunded all accidental transfers of ENS tokens sent to the ENS contract address between December 2021 and March 2024. Users are advised to check their wallets for the refunds.

ENS: Revolutionizing Internet Naming System

Thu 7th Mar 2024
ENS is transforming the internet naming system by enabling any name on the internet to become an ENS name. Just like DNS has shown the importance of open website identifiers, ENS is expanding this concept to include identifiers like social handles with open and ownable names.
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