ENS DAO Newsletter #82
03/11/25
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: ETHDenver Recap, 感谢你 ENS, Dark Mode
Community: Commons, Giveth Round, EFP Integrations
Meta-Gov: Service Provider Plan, Agora Seeking Feedback, Dhive Updates
Ecosystem: Project Highlights and Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: DRC funded by the Public Goods Working Group
📆 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 at ETH Denver
ENS Labs made a strong impact at ETH Denver with high-quality merch, interactive activations, and integrations. Swag like ENS burner cards and fidget spinners stood out—they also invited the community to discuss Namechain, ENS’s upcoming L2 scaling solution.
ENS and Web3 Gaming at ETHDenver
ENS and Ubisoft showcased ENS’s first gaming collaboration at ETHDenver. ENS subnames are now part of the Captain Laserhawk ID system, marking a major step for Web3 gaming. This presence highlights how ENS is integrating into digital identity across gaming.
ENS Labs Seeks Developer Feedback
Greg Skril and the ENS design team are inviting users to participate in product research as ENS Labs explores new developer tools over the next 12 months. Your feedback will help improve workflow and data access. Share your insights here: Maze
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.
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 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 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
ENS App Improves Chinese Translation
@liubenben enhanced the ENS app’s Chinese translation, making it more accessible to Mandarin-speaking users. His efforts improve usability for the global ENS community.
感谢你, Liubenben.eth, 为 ENS 社区的贡献!
👥 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 Service Providers Drive Growth
@Cap wrote an overview of how ENS Service Providers expanded ecosystem utility in 2024, improving domain resolution, subname services, and onchain identity tools. Innovations from Eth.limo, EFP, Namestone, and more push ENS adoption forward.
→ Read more: Mirror.xyz
Urbelis.eth Updates the Community on Virgil’s Upcoming Release & Pardon Effort
Virgil is set to be released from federal prison on April 9 and will transition to a halfway house in Baltimore. While this marks progress, his struggle continues under probation and restrictions. Advocates are pushing for a full pardon, calling on the crypto community for support.
ENS Commons
This past Friday, estmcmxci.eth hosted the first ‘Commons’ Space, a new community-led discussion covering ENS developments, builder contributions, and governance. The session featured Netto.eth as a guest, diving into ENSIP and service provider updates.
→ Listen to the recorded space: Commons — March 7, 2025
Upcoming ENS Quadratic Funding Round – Apply Now
The next ENS Quadratic Funding Round is launching soon, supporting public goods that strengthen the ENS ecosystem. If you’re building tools, research, or projects that benefit ENS users, this is your chance to secure funding through community-driven support.
→ Apply now: Quadratic Funding Application
3DNS Integrates Traditional Domains with ENS
3DNS enables users to register traditional domains (.com, .xyz, .ai) and bring them onchain as NFTs integrated with ENS. This allows domains to function as both websites and crypto addresses. Users can link socials like Discord, Telegram, and X, and set profile pictures that appear onchain, enhancing digital identity across web2 and web3.
eth.cd Integrates Dentity for Verified ENS Identities
eth.cd is evolving beyond a simple ENS social profile. With Dentity now integrated into eth.cd via ENS, users can verify their identities through text record verifications and proof-of-personhood. ENS profiles now support verified social accounts, making onchain identity more robust and trustworthy.
EFP Surges with ENS-Linked Growth
EFP hit major milestones, driving ENS-linked social interactions. On Feb 27, it saw its highest daily onchain users, surpassing 500k total list actions. With 37.9k addresses, 42.7k lists, and 26.1k unique minters, EFP cements ENS as a hub for decentralized identity.
Web3.bio Updates
Web3.bio now supports Base and Linea profiles, adds verification badges via Dentity & JustaName, and introduces compromised account warnings with Webacy risk scores. POAP widget enhancements make it easier to see ENS frENS at events.
Webhash Brings Decentralized Hosting to ENS
Webhash is launching its Testnet to enable truly decentralized dWebsites for ENS, 3DNS, and Box. Hosted on community-powered nodes with onchain verifiability, this marks a step forward for ENS-based web hosting.
Safe Plans ENS/IPFS Integration for Decentralized Frontends
Community members raised concerns about frontend decentralization. Safe confirmed plans to host a static web app on IPFS, leveraging its ENS domain for accessibility. jefflau.eth sees this as one of the best ENS/IPFS use cases, signaling strong ecosystem support.
Blockful Tackles DAO Governance Security at ETHDenver
Meta-Governance steward Netto.eth from Blockful presented on mitigating DAO attack vectors beyond code. They highlighted vulnerabilities in voting delays, delegation, and governance mechanics, offering insights on securing DAOs from political, social, and economic threats.
YodlPay Integrates EFP for ENS-Powered Identity & Listings
After Brantly’s talk on EFP at ETHCC '24, Yodlpay integrated it for ENS-based portable address books, trust scores, and decentralized app listings. Users can follow apps, add them to home screens, and gain community membership—enhancing ENS utility.
Brian Launches Prompt-to-Earn ENS Week
For one week, BrianKnowsAI users were able to earn x5 points for ENS actions, including free ENS registrations and renewals. Users can register domains, set primary names, and manage renewals via simple prompts—enhancing ENS accessibility through AI-driven interactions.
Dylan Meador Shares ENS Subdomain Security Tips
Dylan Meador of Heavens Tools outlined how ENS subdomains enhance wallet security. By using subdomains like vault.main.eth for cold storage and trading.main.eth for daily transactions, users can reduce risk while keeping everything linked under their ENS identity.
Cap Demonstrates Tokenizing Traditional Domains for ENS
Cap shared a video tutorial on how to tokenize a traditional domain and integrate it with ENS. The guide walks through setting DNS records to link Web2 domains to ENS, enabling crypto-native functionality while maintaining Web2 accessibility.
Evanmoyer.eth Envisions Onchain TikTok with ENS
@Evanmoyer.eth outlined how TikTok could go onchain by issuing ENS usernames and wallets, integrating EFP as a social graph, enabling onchain content minting, and using XMTP for private DMs. SIWE and self-sovereign identity would secure user control in this vision.
.box Domains Achieve Full ENS + DNS Integration
Box closes the loop on ENS + DNS functionality. ENS names now integrate with EFP mintable Webhash templates on Base, and onchain hosting via 3DNS on Optimism.
EFPFinder Launch Gains Recognition
jaxo introduced EFPFinder, a tool to easily retrieve EFP data without requiring a wallet connection. The tool provides insights on ENS names, connections, and POAPs, simplifying the exploration of ENS-related data.
→ Try it here: efp.jaxoo.xyz
Burner Wallets Now Support ENS Subdomains
Namestone.eth highlights a major UX win for hardware wallets—brnr.eth subdomains from Burner. These colorful, thin hardware wallets not only store crypto securely but also provide ENS subdomains, making onchain identity more accessible.
This innovation improves usability by linking wallets to human-readable ENS names, streamlining transactions and interactions.
→ Learn more: Burner brings ENS to hardware wallets
ENS-Powered Burner Wallet
At ETHDenver, estmcmxci.eth detailed their favorite pickup—Burner Wallet. This sleek, NFC-enabled wallet makes crypto seamless, but its killer feature is ENS integration. Users can register a .brnr.eth subname, replacing long addresses for easy transactions.
ENS & Web3: Riyadh.eth’s Deep Dive
Riyadh.eth breaks down ENS as the key to Web3 identity—linking wallets, websites, and socials under one name. With GoDaddy’s ENS partnership and Farcaster integration, ENS adoption is booming.
→ Read more: ENS Deep Dive
Durin.dev: L2 ENS Subdomains by Slobo.eth
Slobo.eth introduces Durin.dev, an open-source project enabling the issuance of ENS subdomains on L2. With factory contracts live on five chains and more to come, Durin simplifies scalable ENS integration.
→ Explore: durin.dev
→ GitHub: namestonehq/durin
The Culture of Extending ENS Names
Sohrab.eth highlights a unique part of ENS culture—community-driven stewardship of names. Jamesbeck.eth noticed that serenawilliams.eth was nearing expiration and proactively extended it for another four years, ensuring its continuity.
Webhash.eth Unveils No-Code ENS Website Builder
Webhash.eth introduces an advanced no-code website builder, making it easier than ever to create permanent ENS-powered websites. With seamless desktop, tablet, and mobile views, users can now build with zero coding experience.
This update offers a smoother, more powerful way to craft decentralized websites, reinforcing ENS as the backbone of onchain identity.
→ Learn more: Webhash
EFP Expands to 36 Integrated Apps
Brantly.eth announces the latest EFP integrations, bringing the total number of apps using EFP to 36. EFP adoption continues to grow, enhancing transparency and reputation in governance and identity.
Blockful.eth Announces ERC-7884: Enhancing ENS with Operation Routing
@Blockful has announced that their first ERC, ERC-7884, is now live. This Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) introduces a protocol allowing smart contracts to redirect write operations to external systems, improving developer experience and expanding client implementations.
How This Benefits ENS:
Layer 2 integration: ENS can leverage ERC-7884 to manage subdomains on L2 networks, reducing gas fees and enhancing scalability.
Off-chain data management: Certain ENS operations, like metadata storage, can be handled off-chain, optimizing efficiency while maintaining decentralization.
→ Learn more: ERC-7884 - Operation Router
Laszlo Showcases ENS Integration with dDocs
Laszlo demonstrates how ENS is seamlessly integrated into dDocs, enabling decentralized identity and collaboration onchain. The integration allows users to leverage ENS names for streamlined access and verification in a fully decentralized environment.
→ Test it out: dDocs ENS Integration
ENS History: Track IPFS & Ownership Changes
apoorv.eth built ENS History to help users track IPFS content changes and ownership transfers for .eth domains, solving a key limitation of the ENS website, which only shows the latest value. Now, you can audit past records and ensure content integrity.
→ Try it here: Swiss-Knife.xyz
📌 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 | 1pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 3pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 4pm 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 Proposals:
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.
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.
Meta-Gov Working Group Organizes Service Provider Program
The Meta-Governance Working Group has structured the Service Provider Program category to improve transparency and coordination. It centralizes applications, reporting, and discussions, ensuring clear processes. Key updates include ranked-choice voting, quarterly reports, and potential multi-year funding.
→ Learn more: Service Provider Program Overview
Agora Seeking Product Feedback
Agora is looking to chat with teams interested in providing product feedback. Any opinion, insight, or a quick call is welcomed to help refine and improve their offering.
If you want to share your thoughts or schedule a chat, reach out to:
Telegram: brennanfoo
Dhive Update: Enhanced Governance Data
Dhive aggregates offchain and onchain governance data, providing insights through advanced data visualization.
With support from ENS DAO, the app has been improved to include:
Token holdings data
Analytics rehaul and enhancements
Information on voters and voting power
For a deeper dive, check out the full Dhive thread: Dhive thread.
🌱 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:
Service Provider Program Update
Nick.eth shared a thread on the Service Provider Program’s scope and key deliverables. The program plays a crucial role in supporting ENS operations and ensuring transparency in provider contributions.
→ Read more: Service Provider Program Scope and Deliverables
ENS Labs Updates – User & Protocol Improvements
ENS Labs had a strong presence at ETH Denver, connecting with partners, builders, and the community. Their booth featured exclusive merch, such as the Burner Wallet. Development on the manager and V2 app continues to progress, bringing improvements to users and the protocol.
Project Highlights: Webhash & Web3.bio Updates
Webhash
Webhash expands decentralized website tools with 60+ new templates and a permissionless storage node network. Community members can host sites using spare PCs. eth.cd integrates Dentity.
Web3 Bio
Web3.bio adds Base/Linea support, a status page, and tools for ENS availability. New features include credential badges, EFP/POAP improvements, and identity visualization tools.
Service Provider Updates
Namepsace
Namespace has reached 30k subnames and is launching Namespace Dev next week to streamline subname registration with a front-end app and Dev Portal for API key generation.
Blockful
Blockful posted its Q4 report, reviewed Kartpatkey call data, and announced ENSIP - Wildcard Writing approval, setting a new standard for offchain subname management.
EFP
EFP hit 500k total onchain actions, marking a major milestone in ENS adoption.
ENSIP Updates
Netto.eth shared insights on the ENSIP process, highlighting that it took 6-8 months, was complex, and needed more editors to avoid bottlenecks. The Blockful team worked to ensure alignment with all providers’ needs.
@Premm.eth is advocating for a more open and public process, suggesting a central discussion space and a forum poll to gauge views on canonical vs. non-canonical ENSIPs. A key milestone was establishing a GitHub repo to track updates.
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
DRC Funding Update
The Decentralization Research Center (DRC) shared its two-year roadmap, securing $150k in funding with a matching option for a total of $300k. ENS Labs will send a representative to their April summit. The funding supports educational outreach to policymakers, with regular spending updates.
→ More details: ENS Public Goods Working Group: Funding the DRC
ENS x Octant PG Round Applications Open
The ENS Octant Public Goods Grants round on Giveth is now live. A catch-up meeting is scheduled for next week to review applications and key dates. This round supports public goods projects aligned with ENS’s mission.
→ Apply now: ENS x Octant PG Round Application
Urbe Expands Web3 Education
Urbe, a Web3 hub in Rome, is scaling its educational programs with new campuses in Prague, Naples, Warsaw, and more. After engaging 400+ devs across 8 locations, they aim to expand local Ethereum community efforts and offer more public resources in Italian.
→ Full presentation: UrbeCampus - 2025 Plans
SheFi Growth and Impact
SheFi, a Web3 education initiative, has grown to 9,000+ members in 98+ countries, thanks in part to ENS grants. Their programs include an 8-week crypto MBA, hands-on workshops, and career support. A new collaboration with Namespace will enable .shefi.eth subnames.
→ Full details: SheFi Presentation
📗 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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