ENS DAO Newsletter #81
2/25/25
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
Submit your updates! — Project updates wanted!
📰 Newsletter Roundup
ENS Labs: Cambridge workshop insights, Dark Mode release, and new team hires.
Community: SafeNotes launch, Namespace Subpages, ENSVision updates, and Durin integration.
Meta-Governance: Voting period results, endowment report, and an upcoming PUR proposal.
Ecosystem: Project highlights, service provider updates, and the latest from ENS Labs.
Public Goods: Decentralization Research Center initiatives, grants report, and an update on MeerKat.
📅 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.
📚 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.
🌀 ENS Labs Updates
ENS Labs Expands Growth Team
@jamesbeck is now leading growth at ENS Labs, focusing on digital identity, L2 interoperability, and subname integrations. @mely.eth joins as Partnerships Manager to strengthen collaborations.
Catch them at ETHDenver to talk ENS!
ENS at Linea After Dark
Join Linea, ENS, and Trusta Labs at ETHDenver for live music, swag, pizza, and face painting. Celebrate the growing ecosystem with Namechain builders, partners, and frENS.
→ Feb 28th, 6 PM MST.
→ RSVP here: Linea After Dark
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 Leads L2 Scaling with Namechain — Cambirdge Workshop
ENS Labs gathered in Cambridge with Ethereum contributors to advance Namechain, a scalable L2 for ENS. The team explored unifying Based & Native Rollups, aiming for secure and efficient transactions. Learn more about the workshop insights here: ENS Blog.
ENS Labs Hiring
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 Contract Naming on Etherscan – Docs Updated
A long-standing issue with ENS names for smart contracts appearing on Etherscan has been addressed. @gregskril updated the ENS documentation with guides on how to properly name contracts so they are recognized consistently.
Learn more: ENS Docs
ENS Ships Dark Mode
ENS just launched Dark Mode, delivering a long-awaited feature for users. The update enhances the UI for a sleek, low-light experience. @alextnetto.eth was the first to spot the new look!
Try it now: ens.app
MetaMask Adds L2 Support for ENS Names
MetaMask now resolves ENS names across multiple chains, reading the correct address record based on the active network. This is a major step toward a multichain future for ENS.
@cap broke it down in a detailed thread—check it out!
ENS App Now Available in Spanish & Portuguese
ENS has added Spanish and Portuguese language support to the Manager App, making the platform more accessible to global users. This update is part of ENS’s commitment to accessibility.
Shoutout to @imrulo.eth and @pikonha for making it happen!
👥 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.
Unicorn.eth Joins Orange DAO Fellowship
Unicorn.eth, an ENS Service Provider, has been accepted into the Orange DAO Fellowship’s 2025 cohort. Over 12 weeks, the team will refine its system, engage with mentors, and gain momentum. The program culminates in Demo Day in SF and Token2049 Dubai.
SafeNotes: Accountability for DAOs
Limes.eth announced SafeNotes, a platform for DAO spending transparency and accountability. It captures the “why” behind onchain transactions, unifying human context with onchain records for greater clarity. Launching with ENS first—more DAOs coming soon! Check it out: SafeNotes.
Namespace Introduces Subpages for Collective Identity
Namespace just released a new post on leveraging ENS subnames for brand and community engagement. Subpages allow seamless subname minting to activate and reward your community.
Read more: Namespace Substack
x23.ai Expands Onchain Governance Coverage
x23.ai now indexes onchain proposals in real time, offering deep insights across Web3 governance. This includes ENS DAO, ensuring better tracking and transparency for decision-making.
Explore more: x23.ai
ENS + Swarm Now Seamlessly Integrated
ENS domains can now resolve Swarm hashes (bzz://) seamlessly via eth.limo, enabling decentralized data storage and access. This integration enhances resilience and censorship resistance for Web3 content.
Try it out: swarm.eth.limo
Web3.bio Now Supports JustaName Subnames
Web3.bio now integrates justaname_id subnames, enabling seamless display of JustaName profiles and Web3 content—just like any other ENS name.
See it in action: Live Demo
Brantly Hosts Space on ENS & Identity
@brantlymillegan hosted a space discussing the EFP Identity Kit, subname pages, and AI Agents. Guests included @cap on subnames & ETHDenver collab and @evanmoyer.eth on Dentity. More community discussions like this should happen!
Namespace Partners with ETH Belgrade
Namespace has officially partnered with ETH Belgrade to expand ENS adoption among builders, developers, investors, and crypto advocates. This collaboration strengthens ENS’s role in the growing Web3 ecosystem.
More details: ETH Belgrade Announcement
Fileverse Launches dDocs Comments v0.2
Fileverse introduces dDocs Comments v0.2, enabling ENS-powered permissionless collaboration. Users can highlight, reply, resolve, and delete comments seamlessly—whether online or offline. Built with ENS, Gnosis, Safe, and Ethereum for decentralized identity.
Learn more: fileverse.io
Basenames Hits 300 ETH in Fees – ENS Subnames Scaling
Basenames has now 300 ETH in fees, proving the growing demand for ENS subnames.
JustaName Expands ENS Utility with Subname Tools
@mely.eth wrote about how subname projects enhance ENS by creating individual namespaces with utility, network effects, and compelling narratives. They highlighted how JustaName stands out with:
A customizable subname widget
A community management dashboard
JustVerified credentials for trust & security
Learn more: justaname.id | ENS Domains
Make Your ENS Profile Multichain
Your ENS name isn’t just for ETH. Wesd.eth created a quick guide on adding multichain addresses to your ENS profile in under a minute. Manage addresses across multiple chains easily.
ENS Vision x NameAI: Exploring Smart Domain Tools
@lightwalker.eth of NameHash Labs joined ENS Vision to discuss ENS secondary marketsand the role of AI in domain management. The conversation explored how NameAI enhances the ENS ecosystem.
Stay ahead in the domain space! Listen here.
Yodl Partners with Ipe City for First Community Super App
Yodlpay has teamed up with Ipecity to launch a decentralized community super app, leveraging ENS for identity and EFP for social graphs. Residents can now access P2P payments & mini-apps*(yApps).
Learn more: ipe.city
ENS Vision Rolls Out VisionScore & Dutch Auctions
ENS Vision introduces VisionScore, powered by NameAI, to help users identify high-quality ENS names instantly, filter by AI-powered ratings, and make smarter investment decisions. Additionally, Dutch Auctions are now live, enabling dynamic price reductions, anti-snipe protection, and USD pricing for added stability. These updates make ENS trading more efficient and accessible.
Explore now: ens.vision
Wildcard Labs Launches Records.xyz for ENS Management
Wildcard Labs has launched Records.xyz, a new platform for managing ENS records across multiple L2 networks. Now live, it serves as the go-to tool for streamlined ENS record management.
Learn more: records.xyz
Ethereum Foundation Launches Open Intents Framework
The Open Intents Framework is now live, accelerating ecosystem-wide interoperability with support from 30+ teams across Ethereum. This modular framework enables seamless cross-chain intent execution.
ENS Labs, ENS v2, and Namechain will support the framework, reinforcing a truly interoperable Ethereum.
Learn more: openintents.xyz
Orbiter Host Enables ENS Support for IPFS Sites
Steve, Head of Developer Relations at Pinata, announced ENS support for Orbiter Host, a static site hosting service on IPFS & IPCM. With help from gregskril.eth, they developed a Hybrid ENS Resolver for seamless updates.
Read more: Orbiter Blog
Alex Netto to Speak at ETHDenver 2025
Netto.eth, Executive Director at Blockful and an ENS Service Provider, is taking the stage at ETHDenver 2025. As a Top 10 Delegate, he’ll share insights on governance, ENS, and the future of decentralized infrastructure.
Stay tuned: ethdenver.com
RotkiApp Adds ENS Expiry Tracking
RokiApp now helps users automate ENS expiry tracking, ensuring no surprises when their ENS names expire. It also tracks key financial events like CRV unlocks. @lefterisjp highlights how this feature keeps users ahead with automated reminders.
Learn more: rotki.com
ENSgen.com: A New Way to Discover ENS Names
Zachstruct built and launched ENSgen.com, a tool that generates random, unregistered .ETHnames for easy discovery and registration. No ads, no searching—just quick and fun ENS name exploration with a space-themed design.
Try it now: ENSgen.com
Dhive Governance Updates
Dhive now indexes token holdings, adding governance insights for DAOs. Profiles include new governance metrics for better participation tracking. A revamped dashboard improves DAO activity analysis.
Werk Integrates ENS with Namestone’s Durin for Identity
Werk enhances onchain identity by issuing ENS subdomains at the Space level—user-controlled environments that serve as personalized entry points to access and interact with the onchain world. Powered by Namestone’s Durin, this enables low-cost, fast, and seamless multichain ENS resolution on L2s like Base. Users receive a custom myspace.werk.eth subdomains for payments and interactions.
Learn more: durin.dev
📌 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.
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ENS DAO Working Group Budgets for H1 2025
The ENS DAO has outlined its H1 2025 budgets:
Meta-Governance Working Group: Allocated $544,000 USDC and 5 ETH for steward compensation, DAO tooling (including $50,000 for Agora), contract audits, discretionary spending, and governance initiatives.
Ecosystem Working Group: Budgeted $832,000 USDC and 10 ETH, focusing on hackathons, grants, bug bounty programs, audit support, and other initiatives like IRL events and the newsletter.
Public Goods Working Group: Set aside $343,480 USDC and 23 ETH for builder grants, a Giveth Round partnership, strategic grants, event support, and discretionary funds.
These allocations underscore the DAO’s commitment to governance, ecosystem development, and public goods within the Ethereum community. Read more.
ENS DAO Working Group Schedule (2025)
Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Meta-Governance | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
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:
Meeting Minutes:
February Voting Period Results
The ENS DAO voted on Proposal 6.3 to renew the ENS Service Provider Program. The proposal aimed to decide whether to maintain, reduce, or increase the current $3.6 million annual budget. The DAO approved an increase, bringing the budget to $4.5 million per year, ensuring continued funding for companies contributing to the ENS ecosystem.
→ Read the Proposal Bulletin: Bulletin Here
Upcoming Proposal: Endowment Permissions Update
A proposal to update endowment permissions managed by karpatkey is live on the forum for review This update aims to diversify assets and align with current market conditions. Key components include:
Sky Protocol (USDS): Transitioning DAI holdings to USDS for enhanced yield opportunities.
Origin Protocol (oETH): Incorporating oETH to broaden Ethereum Liquid Staking Token (LST) options.
USDT Integration: Adding USDT to diversify stablecoin holdings and mitigate counterparty risk.
Real-World Assets (RWA): Exploring tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills via Mountain Protocol’s USDM to hedge against stablecoin depegging risks.
January 2025 Financial Report
Financial Overview
Total funds in the endowment: $98.7m
Capital utilization: 99.9%
Monthly DeFi results: $395.6k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
January 2025 Financial Report
Financial Overview
Revenue > Cash Burn, Runway: 141 months
Revenue: $1.9m (vs. $2.2m last month)
Cash Inflow: $1.1m (vs. $1.2m last month)
Normalized Cash Burn: $0.96m
Reserves: $134m (ETH: 111.0m, USDC: 23.8m)
Total Endowment: $100.0m
P&L: -$596k ($980k 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
Lighthouse Labs Explores ENS DAO Integration
Lighthouse Labs joined a call to introduce themselves—they are a team focused on building governance tools for Ethereum communities. They specialize in mobile-native interfaces, decentralized governance protocols, and identity solutions.
Learn more: ENS Forum
Proposal for ENS Bi-Weekly Strategy & Discussion Call
@estmcmxci has proposed a bi-weekly strategy call to create a structured space for discussing DAO tooling, governance improvements, and protocol development. After joining Meta-Governance and Working Group calls, they are pushing for deeper engagement on delegate incentives, ENSIP standards, and cross-sector collaborations.
Join the discussion: Forum Post
ENS Distribution Dashboard
@danch.quixote created a Dune dashboard to track how recipients of EP [5.19] allocations used their tokens—whether sold, delegated, or inactive. The tool helps assess individual participation and the effectiveness of the initiative.
Explore it here: Dune
Agora ENS Enhances Voting Accessibility
Agora ENS has introduced two key features to improve governance participation:
Gasless Voting: Users can now delegate and vote without incurring gas fees by signing a message, with transactions relayed on-chain at no cost.
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:
ENS Delegation Guide
The “Managing Delegation and Submitting a Delegate Statement” guide, prepared by estmcmxci.eth, helps $ENS holders delegate voting power or become delegates. It explains delegation processes, crafting delegate statements, and key governance aspects.
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
Delegate Your $ENS Voting Power
Did you know? $ENS holders can delegate their voting power to trusted delegates to shape the future of the ENS protocol. Use ENS Agora to explore and track governance activity.
Learn how to manage delegation: Guide Here.
🌱 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:
Meeting Minutes:
ENS Labs Updates – User & Protocol Improvements
User-facing updates include Dark Mode and expanded language support with Spanish, Portuguese, and improved Chinese translations. The ENS app now optimizes name wrapping during registration for better gas efficiency.
Protocol updates note that L2 primary names are still in development, offering a gas-efficient alternative for users.
More details: app.ens.domains
Project Highlights: JustAName
JustAName enables offchain ENS subnames with SDKs and a widget for dApps. SIWENS extends SIWE with ENS-linked authentication. ENS Tools store executable functions in ENS records, while a Chrome extension resolves ENS names and profiles on X for seamless access.
Service Provider Updates: Unruggable Labs
Unruggable Labs completed audits for its gateways, addressing three minor issues and improving its codebase. Cross-chain reverse resolution is progressing. @raffy presented an overview of CCIP Reader and Universal Resolver variants, with discussions on optimizing ENS resolvers.
Service Provider Updates: Namehash Labs
Namehash Labs launched NameAI to support ENS secondary markets, partnering with Vision.io. A space on X covered renewals and registrations. Vision Score aids ENS marketplaces by curating high-value names.
ENSNode, a new multichain indexer for ENS and ENSv2, achieves subgraph compatibility and is built on Ponder. It includes ENS Rainbow for label recovery, ENS Indexer, and ENS Admin for data visualization. A prototype admin dashboard is coming soon.
Service Provider Updates: Records.xyz
Records.xyz enables users to manage ENS profiles across multiple L2s, addressing record fragmentation. Each L2 has a dedicated ledger, giving users flexibility in profile storage. Interoperability with Ethereum’s Open Intents Framework streamlines cross-chain updates. The long-term vision is to scale across hundreds of L2s.
More details: records.xyz
Blockful Q4 Report: Enhancing ENS Functionality
Blockful has introduced the Operation Router EIP, a standard streamlining cross-chain ENS domain management by routing operations to appropriate handlers. Additionally, they’ve launched ens.rent, enabling secure domain rentals. These initiatives aim to make ENS more accessible and versatile.
More details: ENS Forum
Public Goods
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
Term 6 Public Goods Stewards:
Meeting Minutes
Project Update: MeerKat
MeerKat is an anonymous Q&A app, previously used at DevCon and ETH Zurich. It is fully open-source, with plans to expand functionality. The project has been encouraged to apply for Giveth x Octant funding and explore ENS Builder Grants.
More details: Builder Grants
Public Goods Grants Report
A review of 15 articles by letfrz and estmcmxci highlights past ENS grantees and their contributions to the ecosystem. These reports provide insight into the impact of funding on public goods development.
Read more: Large Grants Report
Decentralization Research Centre (DRC) Update
The DRC is working to influence blockchain policy, hosting events with universities and advocating for decentralization. Aligned with ENS, it receives $2M in matching funds from the Ethereum Foundation to drive regulatory engagement and sustainable industry growth.
📗 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.
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