Welcome

•  New editions — Bi-weekly on Tuesdays

•  Previous editions — Archived on the Forum

•  New proposals — Updates via Telegram

•  ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review

 📰 Newsletter Roundup

• ENS Labs: .eth alignment, Namechain to support rollup-based and native infrastructure

• Community: Brave adds ENS functionality, Burner Wallet onboarding, Namestone listed on Alchemy

• Meta-Gov: 2024 Endowment YE Review, Agora: New features for delegates

• Ecosystem: JustAName’s offchain subname provider, AI Nick.eth, Service Provider Updates, Community indexers

• Public Goods: Urbe.eth presents milestone update, Octant shares vision for public goods funding

📆 Calendar

Refer to the official ENS DAO Calendar for meeting links and times. Any other sources are not guaranteed to be accurate. Access the ENS Calendar here.

⭐️ ENS DAO Term 6 Dashboard

The ENS DAO Term 6 Dashboard is a comprehensive guide to ENS DAO’s governance and activities. It includes key resources such as the ENS DAO Constitution, meeting schedules via the ENS DAO Calendar, and updates through the bi-weekly ENS DAO Newsletter.

The dashboard outlines proposal processes, thresholds for social and executable proposals, governance environments, working group schedules, and details on Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for compensated tasks. It aims to enhance transparency, understanding, and participation within the ENS ecosystem.

🏛 Term 6 Proposals

Proposal Bulletin

Details of current proposals will be provided here. For backdated proposals, refer to the the Forum’s Proposal Bulletin for updates and detailed information on each proposal. For detailed governance information, refer to the Governance Documentation.

About Proposals

Proposals are how changes are made to the DAO’s status quo. They can be submitted by anyone meeting the required $ENS thresholds and are voted on by delegates based on their token holdings. If a proposal reaches quorum and passes, it is ratified and implemented.

Proposal Thresholds:

• 10k ENS: Required for a social proposal — an agreement of the DAO on matters that cannot be enforced on-chain.

• 100k ENS: Required for an executable proposal — involves smart contract operations executed by DAO-controlled accounts.

Temp Checks

1. Endowment Expansion (3rd Tranche): A proposal to allocate an additional 5,000 ETH from the ENS DAO to the ENS Endowment, aiming to enhance financial self-sufficiency. It also suggests updating the Allowance Module to improve fee payment timeliness.

2. Convert 6,000 ETH to USDC for DAO Operating Expenses: This proposal recommends converting 6,000 ETH into USDC to replenish the DAO’s USDC reserves, ensuring a 12-month operational runway for expenses such as payments to ENS Labs and service providers.

🌀 ENS Labs Updates

ENS x Linea Partnership Announcement

ENS has partnered with Linea to launch Namechain, leveraging Linea’s Type 2 zkEVM for scalability, cost efficiency, and Ethereum compatibility. This collaboration will enhance decentralized naming, profiles, and hosting.

Learn more: Read here
Watch the announcement: ENS x Linea – Namechain

ENS Labs Hiring

Inspired by the inaugural frENSday in Bangkok? ENS is shaping the future of decentralized identity and is hiring to help build the next generation of the web.

Explore open roles: Apply Now.

ENS Supports Based and Native Rollups for Namechain

Namechain plans to implement credible forced inclusion, based sequencing, and native execution as Ethereum evolves. The Linea Stack team is working towards compatibility with both rollup standards, reinforcing ENS’s commitment to scalable, decentralized solutions.

ENS Affirms Alignment with Ethereum Values

ENS emphasizes its unwavering commitment to Ethereum’s core values of decentralization and censorship resistance. The community’s adoption of .eth handles symbolizes solidarity with these principles. ENS continues to focus on empowering user-owned identities and fostering a decentralized, inclusive web.

👥 Community Updates

Newsletter Contributions

Submissions for the ENS newsletter are open! Share updates on projects, events, achievements, or community changes for inclusion. Submit your segment here and leaving a comment.

ENS DAO Basics: Your Gateway to Governance

New to the ENS DAO or curious about how it works? basics.ensdao.org is your go-to resource for learning about governance, proposals, and ways to get involved in the ENS ecosystem. Whether you’re exploring ENS for the first time or looking to deepen your participation, this guide provides all the essentials.

Start your journey today: Visit ENS DAO Basics.

Brave Search Adds ENS Functionality

Brave Search now supports real-time blockchain data integration. Users can search ENS domains directly, such as “vitalik.eth,” to view token balances and activity across networks like Optimism, Arbitrum, and more—without relying on external platforms.

Burner Wallet Simplifies Crypto Gifting with ENS Integration

Burner Wallet offers an easy way to gift crypto with its tap, load, and gift model. Integrated with NameStone’s API, it allows users to create optional ENS names for wallets.

Recently, Jesse.base.eth demonstrated Burner’s potential by using it to onboard “normies” into Web3 through simple and memorable wallet setups.

Learn more here.

NameStone Listed on Alchemy Dappstore

NameStone, an open-source tool for issuing free ENS subdomains via a REST API, has been officially listed on the Alchemy Dappstore. This listing reinforces its legitimacy and highlights its utility for decentralized identity solutions.

Check it out on Alchemy today!

eth.cd Adds Support for Linea.eth Subdomains

eth.cd, the ENS social network connecting profiles with onchain reputation, now supports linea.eth subdomains. This milestone empowers decentralized identities and strengthens Web3 with ENS.

Web3.bio Leverages ENS for Profile Insights

Web3.bio offers a visually engaging platform to explore ENS profiles, showcasing records, activity feeds, and linked socials. Recent examples include worldliberty.eth and trumpcoin.eth, where ENS data enhances transparency by displaying onchain wallets and verified details.

EFP Integrates with Rotki for ENS Social Tracking

Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP), an ENS service provider, now integrates with Rotki, enabling users to track onchain social interactions tied to their ENS names. This enhances transparency and usability, further linking ENS to the Ethereum identity stack.

JustaName Introduces XMTP AI Agent and Launchpad

JustaName has developed an AI agent trained on ENS documentation, integrated with XMTP. Users can interact by sending a message to agent.justan.id. This proof of concept aims to enhance user support and engagement within the ENS ecosystem. Read more.

📌 Working Group Bulletin

Term 6 Lead Working Group Stewards + Secretary Appointment

• Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth

• ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth

• Public Goods – @simona_pop

• DAO Secretary - @limes

The responsibilities of the Lead Stewards & Secretary are set out in Rule 9.8 and Rule 9.9 of the Working Group Rules.

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ENS Revenue Report: Q4 2024

ENS DAO’s Q4 2024 revenue totaled $6.22M, comprising $4.49M from registration fees, $675K from temporary premium fees, and $1.05M from endowment DeFi returns. This brings the 2024 annual revenue to $28.77M. Read more.

ENS DAO Working Group Schedule (2025)

Working Group	Time	Schedule	Location
Meta-Governance	2pm UTC	Tuesday	Google Meet
Ecosystem	5pm UTC	Thursday	Google Meet
Public Goods	6pm UTC	Thursday	Google Meet

Meta-Governance

The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.

Term 6 Meta-Governance Stewards:

• 5pence.eth

• daostrat.eth

• netto.eth

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly MetaGov Meeting — January 14

• Minutes for Weekly MetaGov Meeting — January 21

ENS Endowment Expansion Proposal

The ENS DAO is exploring a significant Endowment expansion led by karpatkey. Key proposals include:

• Increase: Add 5,000 ETH for yield-generating opportunities.

• Optimization: Adjust fee accrual to 25 days.

• Goal: Ensure self-sufficiency through higher earnings.

December 2024 Endowment Report

Balance Overview:

• Total funds in the endowment: $99.3m

• Capital utilization: 100%

• Monthly DeFi results: $421k

Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.

December 2024 Financial Report

Financial Overview

• Revenue > Cash Burn, Runway: 120 months

• Revenue: $2.2m (vs. $1.8m last month)

• Cash Inflow: $1.2m (vs. $.9m last month)

• Normalized Cash Burn: $1.1m

• Reserves: $134m (ETH: 126.3m, USDC: 7.3m)

• Total Endowment: $100.5m

• P&L: -$8.3m ($8.8M from ETH M2M)

Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here.

Karpatkey’s 2024 Review of ENS Endowment

In 2024, the ENS Endowment, managed by Karpatkey, achieved a net revenue of $2.97M with a 3.7% APY. The DAO’s reserves stand at $134M, covering 8 years of operations. Plans for 2025 include expanding the Endowment and enhancing risk management. Read more.

Agora ENS Enhances Voting Accessibility

Agora ENS has introduced two key features to improve governance participation:

1. Gasless Voting: Users can now delegate and vote without incurring gas fees by signing a message, with transactions relayed onchain at no cost.

2. Email Notifications: Stay informed with opt-in email alerts for new and ending onchain proposals.

Participate seamlessly and stay engaged in ENS DAO governance. Learn more:

• Gasless Voting

• Email Notifications

Independent Meta-Governance Review Q4 2024

An independent review by Term 5 Meta-Governance Steward, estmcmxci.eth, reflects on ENS DAO’s Q4 2024 governance activities, proposals, and financial updates. Read for insights into DAO operations. Read more.

ENS Governance Distribution Pilot Update

As of January 2025, the ENS DAO has distributed approximately 27,000 ENS tokens (90% of the authorized amount) via Hedgey vesting contracts to nearly 100 recipients. Recipients can find their ERC721 vesting contracts in their wallets. For guidance on managing these contracts, refer to this comprehensive guide.

The Meta-Governance Working Group is actively resolving technical issues to complete the remaining distributions. Read more.

🌱 Ecosystem

The Ecosystem Working Group strengthens the ENS Protocol by facilitating developer relations, identifying and funding high-potential projects that enhance ENS, and supporting ENS-aligned initiatives.

Term 6 Ecosystem Stewards:

• Slobo.eth

• Limes.eth

• daemon.eth

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — January 16

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — January 23

ENS Labs Updates

• The team is hosting an on-site planning session and meeting with Linea about Namechain discussions.

• ETH Denver planning is underway, with new merchandise being developed.

• A multi-delegate tool allowing token delegation to multiple delegates is expected soon.

• L2 development continues, including work with dRPC for gateway services for L2 names/subnames (dRPC partnership post).

• Fixed Dune dashboard issues for calculating .eth registration revenue.

• Community updates: Positive responses to .eth names on X, with notable contributions by @mely.eth and a Namechain video released by Linea.

ENS Indexer Demoed by Gregskril.eth

ENS DevRel Gregskril.eth showcased an ENS indexer built with Ponder, a lightweight, open-source, and faster alternative to The Graph. This self-hostable tool is a simpler, less complete version of the ENS Subgraph, ideal for streamlined indexing needs.

Explore the ENS indexer: GitHub – gskril/ens-indexer

ENSNode: Multichain Indexer for ENS by NameHashLabs

NameHashLabs has introduced ENSNode, a multichain indexer for ENS built with Ponder. ENSNode is fully subgraph-compatible and offers self-hosting options, enabling efficient multichain ENS indexing for developers.

Explore ENSNode: GitHub – namehash/ensnode

JustAName: Offchain Subname Provider

JustAName enables dApps to issue offchain ENS subnames at scale with SDKs, SIWE support, and plugins like XMTP. Features include JustVerified for social profile ownership and AI agents for subname updates and insights. Learn more

AI Nick + Alws.eth.limo

AI Nick + Alws.eth.limo is a platform that leverages ENS and IPFS to launch decentralized AI agents. Each agent is tied to an ENS ID and its own Ethereum address, providing secure, onchain identity and interaction.

Agents access up-to-date Web3 data from sources like Mirror and Farcaster, communicate with other agents, and interact with DeFi through IPFS prompts. These decentralized AI agents can be launched via Alws.eth.limo, offering a framework for autonomous AI functionality within the Web3 ecosystem.

NameStone Q4 2024 Update

NameStone, formerly Resolver Works, has rebranded and launched new products like Durin.dev for ENS subnames on L2 and Gon.id for Polygon PoS projects. Over 15,000 subnames were issued in 2024, doubling 2023’s total. Read more.

EFP Q4 2024 Financial and Progress Report

The Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) has published its Q4 2024 report, detailing financials and key milestones. Highlights include:

• User Growth: Over 23,000 unique list minters and nearly 40,000 lists created.

• Ethereum Identity Kit: Launched version 0.1.2 to simplify developer integration of the Ethereum identity stack.

• Community Engagement: Active participation in events like Frensday and Devcon, with notable mentions from industry leaders.

• Integrations: Secured 14 new partnerships, including with Snapshot, POAP, and Rotki.

For a comprehensive overview, read the full report: EFP Q4 2024 Financial and Progress Report.

ENSIP Proposals: Enhancing OffChain Subname Management

Recent ENS Improvement Proposals (ENSIPs) aim to standardize offchain subname management:

1. ENSIP-16: Operation Router: Proposed by @blockful, this ENSIP introduces a unified standard for managing offchain subnames, benefiting providers like cb.id, Namestone, and Namespace. It seeks to improve upon existing methods by streamlining the process.

2. ENSIP-##: Wildcard Writing: Authored by netto.eth and pikonha.eth, this draft proposes a standardized offchain resolver interface for managing off-chain domains within the ENS ecosystem. It addresses the need for consistent methods in handling offchain domains, aiming to reduce transaction fees while maintaining compatibility with existing ENS components.

Public Goods

The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.

Term 6 Public Goods Stewards:

• Simona.eth

• Coltron.eth

• sovereignsignal.eth

Meeting Minutes

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — January 16

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — January 23

Large Grantee Update: Urbe.eth

Urbe.eth hosted 6 campuses and 7 hackhouses, onboarding 500+ developers to Web3. Big news: launching a coworking space in Italy! ETHRome hackathon (April 11-13) focuses on privacy, finance, and AI. More info.

Octant Team Shares 2025 Vision

Octant, a community-driven vehicle for public goods funding, plans to launch tools for sustainable funding via staked ETH and tokens. $5M has funded 65 projects. Focus: open-source public goods, Ethereum, and EVM. Details.

📗 Resources

ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem:

• ENS DAO Basics: Learn about the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.

• Support Docs: Guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.

• Governance Docs: Insights into governance structure.

• ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.

• ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main GitHub repository.

Note: Posts older than 4 weeks are archival—browse cautiously, as links may be outdated or compromised.

Thank you for reading! Goodbye. 👋