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!
ENS Labs: CU Blockchain Conference, United Nations, 8 Year Anniversary
Community: Worldnames, Memory API, ResolverLens
Meta-Gov: SPP Voting Guide, 2024 Financial Snapshot
Ecosystem: ENSIP Updates, Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Builder Grants Updates, PG Impact Research
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Proposal Thresholds:
10k ENS: Required for a social proposal — an agreement of the DAO on matters that cannot be enforced onchain.
100k ENS: Required for an executable proposal — involves smart contract operations executed by DAO-controlled accounts.
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' Q1 report is out: Nick Johnson is now CEO, Jeff Lau CTO. Headcount hit 28. ENSv2 and Namechain ramp up with a new Growth team driving partnerships and adoption. ENS saw .eth and subname growth, new blog content, and IRL momentum.
For the full report, make sure to read through the forum at length.
ENS generated $4.94M in Q1 2025, down from $8.18M the year prior. Registration revenue led with $3.47M, followed by $585K in premium name sales and $887K from DeFi returns. March closed with $1.21M total, capping a slower but steady quarter.
Review the report in full, prepared by @limes
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.
James Beck of ENS Labs joined the Cornell Blockchain conference to engage Cornell and other student blockchain clubs. A reminder: if CT feels stale, mentor the next wave. One student pitched an ENS staking model—proof that fresh eyes unlock new utility.
wesd.eth explains how ENS boosts Web3 security: renew names without exposing your cold wallet, avoid address poisoning with human-readable names, and link multichain accounts. Identity meets safety.
Read → How ENS Helps You Stay Safe
matoken.eth spoke at Builder Nights Dubai following ETHDubaiConf, discussing stablecoins and ENS identity. The event was hosted by Consensys, MetaMask, and Linea. He also created a POAP for attendees.
At WIPO’s 25th UDRP anniversary, ENS Labs' @aurbelis outlined how ENS balances decentralization with DNS norms. ENS committed to UDRP compliance, new TLDs, and evolving rights protection for Web3. Global leaders showed strong support. Full coverage here.
Thousands of builders were celebrated in Times Square, many using ENS to represent their onchain identity. Verified, public, and community-sourced — this was Web3 shown in lights, not logos.
ENS marked its 8th anniversary on May 4, 2025. James Beck noted how SMTP (1982) and DNS (1983) laid the groundwork for lasting protocols—ENS follows in that tradition, built to endure as the naming layer of Web3.
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.
Wonderland’s ERC‑7930 (binary addr + chain) & ERC‑7828 (name@chain) just entered Final‑Call—target freeze 9 May. Both specs tap ENS as the default resolver, setting .eth up as web3’s cross‑chain ID and ending wrong‑network mis‑sends. Builders: review & comment.
Worldcoin just open‑sourced wld‑usernames, the Rust backend that mints ENS‑compatible handles for World App. Drop follows the April 30 “At Last” rollout of Worldchain in the US. Forward .eth look‑ups work; reverse records still to come. Devs can self‑host now.
Orange DAO spotlighted Unicorn.eth as a standout W25 startup. As an ENS-integrated, no-code dApp store infra, Unicorn.eth offers curated app experiences for brands—scaling from 5 to 5M users.
Pop-up cities like ipecity in FlorianĂłpolis are emerging as physical testnets for governance and coordination. JustaName.eth is supporting the identity infrastructure using ENS, enabling .eth-based login, onchain reputation, and access control for local dApps.
Using Memory Protocol's API, Shaun Church and Jack Spallone built an MCP server resolving ENS names (like rac.eth or jesse.xyz) to Twitter, Farcaster, GitHub, and wallet data. Memory Protocol acts as a cross-platform identity graph, extending ENS into rich reputation infra.
ResolverLens is a dev tool for exploring ENS resolvers. It lists popular resolvers, shows which names point to them, and displays ENSIP support per resolver—all with concise descriptions. Built as a side project, it’s now a handy lens into ENS infra.
Try it out → resolverlENS
Josh Stark (Ethereum Foundation) spotlighted SafeNotes by limes.eth—a tool used by ENS and Uniswap DAOs. It helps DAOs annotate, categorize, and contextualize onchain spend, making treasury data more transparent and useful to the public.
Try it out → SafeNotes
Fluidkey.eth launched a stealth address recovery tool on IPFS at recovery.fluidkey.eth.limo. It runs fully off-app and is powered by ETHLIMO and ENS, ensuring access even without the main UI.
Try it out → Fluidkey Recovery
JustaName.eth celebrates two years of simplifying ENS for developers: gasless infra, customizable SDKs, voice via XMTP, trust via Talent Protocol, memories via POAP, and collabs with Yodl, Peanut, ipecity, and more. ENS identity, made human.
csvensson.eth calls for the end of hex addresses, comparing ENS adoption to DNS. With tools like ENScribe and support from ENS Labs, L2s, and dapps, there's no excuse not to #NameEveryContract. The tech is here—let's build the human-readable future.
clowes.eth spent two weeks in Kilifi and Nairobi supporting magma, a residency for African founders by Borderlessaf. Funded by the ENS DAO Public Goods WG, the program backs on-the-ground innovation and builder support across the continent. Read his review here.
gregskril.eth launched a ZK-powered app that lets DAO delegates share opinions anonymously. Built using Semaphore, the tool uses pools to boost anonymity and credibility in delegate discourse.
CryptoPunks.eth launched a new feature for ENS users to link socials and bios to Punk and Account Detail pages. By syncing ENS records, holders can prove ownership and unify identity across platforms—enhancing trust in PFP authenticity.
In a new post for dGEN Network, wesd.eth explores how ENS goes beyond wallet simplification—shaping Web3 identity, improving security, and unlocking SocialFi use cases. ENS is becoming a foundational layer for user-owned presence in the next internet.
Dentity’s open-source ENS verification library is being integrated as a JustaName plugin. Soon, users will be able to verify credentials—real-world and online—and display proofs directly on their onchain profiles.
A new post on the ENS Forum explores ways to evolve the Service Provider Program (SPP), highlighting challenges around delegate capacity, proposal evaluation, and incentive alignment. It opens a conversation about forming a technical review team to help guide more effective and accountable funding decisions.
đź”— Read and join the discussion
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.
limes.eth released the Q1 2025 ENS DAO spending summary:
Ecosystem: $268,520
Meta-Governance: $210,400
Public Goods: $110,030 + 14.9 ETH
Full report: ENS Working Group Spending Summaries
Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
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Meta-Governance | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
🌱 Ecosystem | 3pm UTC | Thursday | |
Public Goods | 4pm UTC | Thursday |
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
Delegates can now explore the SPP2 voting process across interfaces like spp.vote, Lighthouse, Snapshot, and Agora. A new guide walks through how to rank, submit, and revise your vote.
đź”— Read the full walkthrough
The dueling proposals on how to rank Service Provider budgets have been resolved. Proposal [6.5] has been validated and will become the recognized method for the voting process. It allows voters to rank basic and extended budgets independently across all teams.
→ View results: 6.5 here
The SPP2 Application Index lists all service provider submissions for ENS DAO’s Season 2. It includes funding requests for basic and extended scopes, two-year terms, and endorsement statuses. Each application features a video pitch and is tracked for delegate review.
→ View the index here
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.
Zodiac Pilot by Gnosis Guild is now live—powering smart, modular execution for Safe accounts. Now production-ready, Pilot is already facilitating secure, non-custodial execution for teams managing over $2B in treasuries, including kpk.eth via ENS DAO.
→ Read more here
kpk.eth reports ENS earned $27M in 2024 with $17M in expenses, netting $10.3M in operating income (38% margin). DAO holds $83M ($54M in ETH, $28M in stables), giving ~5 years of runway. 2025 expenses expected to rise due to prior commitments.
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.
The Ecosystem Working Group is awarding retroactive grants to technically oriented projects that advance the ENS protocol. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis and presented during weekly ecosystem calls. Apply via the forum.
Namehash Labs continues to push forward ENS infrastructure with several key advancements. They’ve enhanced developer tooling through improvements to ENSAdmin, making it easier for new teams to launch ENS apps, and introduced a GraphQL AI editor to streamline data querying.
Their ENSNode indexer is nearing full synchronization—now indexing mainnet, Linea, and basenames—while new plugin and data source integrations expand its utility. In response to the Reservoir API shutdown, which impacts secondary market activity, the team is also exploring direct TLD acquisition to strengthen ENS's long-term independence.
Netto’s team is implementing ENSIP-20 into ENSjs, coordinating with Metamask. Basenames is exploring ENSIPs 19 and 11, and Makoto drafted a proposal for a default chain ID forward resolution path.
Meanwhile, indexing standards are evolving: ENS aims to display L1, L2, and offchain names within the Manager app. Offchain metadata can now be queried via gateway profiles, reducing gateway load. L2 indexing requires accommodating diverse contract events, but ENSNode and ENSIP-20 aim to unify resolution and editing across all name types.
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
Builder Grants are advancing with new demos and submissions. Build Guild will demo next week, and two Magma cohort projects have applied. The latest batch of submissions is under review, continuing momentum from last year’s program.
Thomas and James are formalizing insights from their Africa research repo to guide future ENS funding. They engaged with Web3 clubs in Kenya and beyond, exploring ambassador roles and sustainable ENS dev support. The goal: extend ENS impact through education and collaboration.
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. đź‘‹
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