ENS DAO Newsletter #81
2/25/25
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
@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!
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 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 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 is shaping the future of decentralized identity and is hiring to help build the next generation of the web.
→ Explore open roles: Apply Now.
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 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 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 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!
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, 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.
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 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 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 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 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
@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 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 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 has now 300 ETH in fees, proving the growing demand for ENS subnames.
@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
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.
@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.
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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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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.
Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Meta-Governance | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
@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
@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 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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
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
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
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.
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. 👋
ENS DAO Newsletter #80
2/11/25
New editions — Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
Previous editions — Archived on the Forum
New proposals — Updates via Telegram
ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review
ENS Labs: New hires, Linea After Dark, MetaMask adds L2 support.
Community: World Liberty Financial endorses ENS, 10,000+ subnames registered for ETHDenver.
Meta-Gov: Voting period results, delegation guide.
Ecosystem: Q4 service provider updates, project highlights, ecosystem news.
Public Goods: Giveth round update, builder grants, bug reports.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 is shaping the future of decentralized identity and is hiring to help build the next generation of the web.
→ Explore open roles: Apply Now.
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.
MetaMask now resolves ENS names on L2s, enabling seamless multichain transactions. A major UX upgrade, this feature simplifies sending to L2 addresses via ENS records.
Gregskril.eth from ENS Labs joined Linea’s livestream to share the latest ENS developments, including scaling solutions and new integrations.
Missed it? Catch the replay here: Watch Now
Erni.eth joins ENS Labs, bringing her incredible brand and product skills to the team. She’ll play a key role in advancing Namechain this year.
ENS has reaffirmed its alignment with @farcaster, leveraging Ethereum’s onchain context and network effects. Farcaster has supported ENS names since day one, ensuring seamless compatibility.
More collaboration is on the way. Stay tuned.
Hosted by chaskin.eth of the Ethereum Foundation, Gregskril.eth shared ENS updates, including key developments and integrations, with the Ethereum community.
→ Listen to the replay: Here
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.
World Liberty Financial now recommends registering a .eth domain as part of their Web3 wallet guide, highlighting ENS as the key to simplified and memorable blockchain addresses.
→ Explore: World Liberty Financial
ETHDenver attendees are embracing ENS subnames, with 10K+ registered via ens.ethdenver.com—powered by Unicorn.eth & Namespace. These subnames simplify onchain interactions as wallet addresses & URLs.
→ Register Now: ens.ethdenver.com/login
Ambire Wallet now allows users to personalize their accounts with ENS names, improving user experience and on-chain identity management. This feature is part of Ambire’s 2024 roadmap, which also includes a browser extension launch and hardware wallet support.
At Ethereum Zurich, Unruggable CEO Premm.eth explored the future of ENS profiles and trustless user data resolution. The talk covered advancements in ENS profiles as dynamic, verifiable identities for the Web3 era. Watch the full talk here.
Lefteris.eth has committed the upcoming Rotki update to include full support for vesting, claiming, delegating, and automatic vesting balance detection events—helping users stay informed and in control of their onchain activities.
ENS Delegate Brantly.eth has onboarded Congressman William Timmons to ENS. Now displaying his ENS name, wrtiv.eth, on X, Rep. Timmons brings decentralized identity closer to mainstream adoption. Follow the Congressman on EFP.
ENS records + Dentity verification now let you prove ownership of your ENS name displayed on X. Tie your X account to your ENS name easily using the ENS Manager App. Enhance trust and transparency in your digital identity. Verify Now.
Launch custom ENS subname minting pages with Subpages—a white-label solution for brands, DAOs, and communities. Fully customizable with referral systems & L1/L2 support.
→ Join the builders: Telegram
→ Explore: GitHub
@cap created a walkthrough on how to turn your traditional domains into ENS names and use them as your wallet name and Web3 identity.
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to get started: Watch Here.
The XMTP Testnet is live! Supported by ENS, it enables secure, decentralized messaging tied to ENS names. Your communications are now censorship-resistant and truly yours.
→ Learn more: xmtp.com
AIWS DeAgents now integrate ENS identities for RAG-powered chats, accessing decentralized Web3 content like Farcaster, Mirror, and ENS archives. Build personalized AI assistants or on-chain historians with ENS support.
→ Try it now: AIWS.eth.limo
Pulse Domains (PNS) has implemented CCIP-Read, bridging PulseChain to every EVM-compatible chain. This move enhances decentralization and interoperability, aligning with Ethereum’s vision.
→ Explore more: Pulse Domains
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 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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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.
Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Meta-Governance | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
The first voting period of Term 6 has concluded. EP 6.2 expands the ENS Endowment by 5,000 ETH to reinforce financial self-sufficiency, while EP 6.1 swaps 6,000 ETH for USDC to fund DAO operations for 12 months. Both proposals are now executed onchain.
→ Read the Proposal Bulletin: Bulletin Here
Financial Overview
Total funds in the endowment: $98.7m
Capital utilization: 99.9%
Monthly DeFi results: $395k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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 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:
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.
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
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.
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.
Workshops & Focus: Gregskril.eth attended a workshop in the UK with Linea and Ethereum Foundation, focusing on ENSv2, Namechain, and Ethereum-aligned rollups.
Protocol Updates: L2 primary names to launch near ETH Denver; supporting smart contract signatures with a new ERC.
Engineering Progress: Manager app improvements underway—feedback welcomed!
New Team Members: Two developers, along with Erni.eth and Jamesbeck.eth, joined the team.
Hackathons: 5 ETHGlobal hackathons planned, starting in Taipei.
DNS Resolver: Cloudflare’s DoH dWeb resolver deprecated; now using dns.eth.limo/dns-query as the default ENS resolver for Kubo.
Partnerships: Collaborating with Unruggable Labs to support dataURI contentHash records.
AIWS Integration: 70 autonomous onchain ENS/IPFS-based agents live. Learn More
Legal Update: ENS DAO reimbursed eth.limo’s legal fees.
DAO Security Report: Released research with Tally and DAOstar to enhance DAO security.
Performance Tuning: Continuous improvements for dWeb/Web3 communities.
→ View the full report here.
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Optimism Subnames: Launched gifting, selling, and managing subnames on Optimism; 260 minted so far.
Subpages: Introduced customizable minting templates; adopted by 5 projects (e.g., PizzaDAO, Nectar).
Offchain Subnames: Enhanced SDK/API; ~17,800 subnames issued.
ETHDenver Success: 10k subnames minted through ETHDenver wallet.
GitHub Updates: Restructured profiles and added automation for developer contributions.
Infrastructure Overhaul: Moved to Kubernetes-based setup, improving scalability and deployment.
V2 App: Added L1/L2 record updates, avatar uploads, token gating, and minting management.
ENS Widget: Integrated with WordPress; live on 105 websites for streamlined subname minting.
Backend Improvements: Split into microservices for better performance and isolation.
→ View the full report here.
Upgraded to sync data from sources like Mirror, Farcaster, and Lens.
Users can create AI agents using ENS domains and chat systems.
Agents are aware of ENS DAO discussions and index community data for better context.
Future Plans:
ENS agents with Telegram/Discord integration for direct answers.
AI metadata integration with ENS records.
Standards for onchain identity and metadata verification.
Indexing data from sources like Filecoin, IPFS, and Arweave.
Introduced as a search engine for decentralized web pages.
Aims to fill gaps where Chrome and Brave don’t index dWeb pages.
Emphasized ENS’s importance in domain name services.
Introduced “Subpages” for customizable subname minting websites.
Features: wallet connection, referral systems, and step-by-step guides.
5 websites launched; easy setup in 10-20 minutes.
ETHDenver wallet minted 10k subnames using Subpages.
Provided ticketing via ENS names/subnames.
Focused on wallet security and user experience.
Users onboard with Google and create ENS-based smart accounts.
12,000 ENS users onboarded (~50% new to crypto).
Monetization tools for brands included.
Web3 tools like Snapshot and Giveth integrated.
Enhances name discovery with tokenization and AI ranking.
Open-source availability on Vision IO.
Features: accurate name splitting, quality scoring, and security checks.
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
The Public Goods Working Group will run the Giveth round with Octant matching its $80K USDC donation pool. Launch is tentatively set for mid-March, the week of the 10th. Community feedback on eligibility and curation will be gathered on the forum.
The Builder Grants platform has launched a new FAQ to streamline applications. Efforts are underway to route proposals to Public Goods or Ecosystem grants as appropriate. The USDC payment issue is also being resolved.
→ Apply here: Builder Grants
The Public Goods Working Group is exploring larger strategic grants and advocacy funding, including partnerships with Ethereum Foundation and groups like DRC. Suggestions include inviting advocacy groups to weekly calls and collaborating with Coinbase.
A security audit on Builder Grants found exposed PII. The issue was resolved in 12 hours. Immunefi rejected the bounty claim as out of scope. The Public Goods Working Group awarded 2,500 USDC as a discretionary reward.
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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ENS DAO Newsletter #79
1/28/25
New editions — Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
Previous editions — Archived on the Forum
New proposals — Updates via Telegram
ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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, 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Meta-Governance | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
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.
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $99.3m
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $421k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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.
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 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 onchain 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:
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.
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.
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 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 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
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 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 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, 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.
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.
Recent ENS Improvement Proposals (ENSIPs) aim to standardize offchain subname management:
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.
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.
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
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, 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.
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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