Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:

•  New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesdays)

•  Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Archive.

•  New proposals are broadcast to Telegram.

•  ENS DAO Dashboard is now available for public review.

•  Submit feedback — tell us what to feature!

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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.

• Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail

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The Term 5 Dashboard, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.

Note: A minimum of 100 $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. See our Governance Docs for more information. To view the real-time distribution of voting power among delegates, visit votingpower.xyz.

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Karpatkey’s upcoming proposal introduces the activation of Roles Modifier v2, enhancing treasury management operations with features like allowances and improved visualization. The revised permissions policy enables swapping actions on CoW Swap while removing obsolete actions and protocols, ensuring robustness and security within the DAO ecosystem. Read the proposal in full here.

After the approval to reimburse ENS Labs for the legal fees incurred in protecting possession of eth.link, this executable proposal seeks to reimburse ENS Labs and fund the settlement amount of 300k.

Following the approval of EP 5.9.1, the Meta-Governance Working Group is requesting specified funds to be transferred to its multisig in order to continue to fund DAO-wide initiatives inclusive of governance, operations, and treasury management.

Ahead of the vote to deploy the veto contract giving Canceller role to a multisig controlled by the security council, a social proposal will list and confirm these members for DAO approval. Ensuring availability and secure practices of signers is critical. A balanced 4/8 multisig threshold is recommended.

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In May 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 29k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.1 million. The protocol generated revenue of $1.2 million during this period, all of which were allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum account holders with at least one ENS name increased by 25.4k, totaling 886k. There were 23.5k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 851k. Additionally, 7.5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 174k. — 1

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ENS Labs has announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, aiming to enhance decentralization, reduce gas costs, and improve multi-chain interoperability. The new hierarchical registry system will offer better control and customization for users. ENS encourages community feedback to shape this next generation of their service. You can view the full proposal here and leave technical feedback here. For more details, visit the ENS Blog. — 05.28.24 

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Luc.eth has announced the launch of a new “Decentralized Web” documentation page, which is the beginning of the dWeb section on the ENS Docs site. This draft document provides an introduction to hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth is seeking feedback and suggestions from the community to improve the content. To view the draft and provide your input, visit the Decentralized Web documentation. — 05.28.24 

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The ENS subgraph has successfully migrated to The Graph Network, enabling ENS to seamlessly pull and display onchain data on ens.domains in a decentralized manner. The ENS subgraph organizes data, including directories of ENS domains, ownership records, resolver addresses, and more. This integration enhances data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. For more details and to explore the subgraph, visit The Graph Explorer. — 05.31.24 

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ENS will be present during ETHGlobal in Brussels! Builders are encouraged to utilize the ENS Protocol as part of their developer stack at the Hackathon, held from July 12 to 14. ENS will offer $10k in prize money. Details will be available soon on the ETHGlobal Brussels site. — 06.04.24 

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ENS teamed up with Gnosis Pay to offer cards with ENS names, free for a limited time. Gnosis Pay cards enable self-custodial crypto spending without conversion fees. The first 300 users received free cards using code ENSXPAY; subsequent users get a 50% discount until June 30, 2024. EEA residents can sign up with an EVM-compatible wallet. Sign up now. — 06.05.24 

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Domico.eth reminded the community to share ideas for the ENS manager app by submitting feature requests. The community is the best source of inspiration for improvements and new features. Submit your feature request. — 06.05.24 

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Developers using the ENS subgraph were informed about a rate limit addition on June 12 due to The Graph Protocol’s hosted service sunsetting. No breaking changes occurred. Creating an account provided 100k free requests per month. For a detailed migration walkthrough, visit GregSkril’s walkthrough. — 06.10.24 

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Domico.eth from ENS will be speaking at EthCC in Brussels. He will be presenting on the Culture & NFTs track. Join the event from July 8-11, 2024, to catch his insights and discussions. See you in Brussels! — 06.12.24 

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WalletConnect released AppKit/WalletKit, offering seamless onboarding and unified digital identity. This update integrated smart accounts powered by Safe and unique web3 usernames powered by ENS, ensuring a smooth and secure user experience. The toolkits were designed for ownership and easy integration. — 06.12.24 

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WalletConnect has rolled out their ENS namespace, providing users with the ability to have wcn.id usernames. This integration offers seamless onboarding and a unified digital identity, powered by Safe and ENS. — 06.12.24 

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ENS Labs expressed their excitement about the new CAIP275 - Domain Wallets standard, allowing users to easily log in with their ENS names. This open standard simplifies and unifies web3 identity. Learn more. — 06.13.24 

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ENS Labs’ General Counsel, Alexander Urbelis, attended NamesCon to meet with the DNS community and promote ENS. He had productive meetings highlighting ENS’s contributions to the domain industry. Urbelis actively represented ENS throughout the event. — 06.14.24 

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Sadaf.eth, Director of Marketing at ENS, announced the launch of ENS billboardspromoting Web3 usernames. The campaign has started in Center City, Philadelphia, with more cities to follow. Keep an eye out for an ENS billboard near you! — 06.14.24 

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• ENS Radio: Ecosystem Highlights featuring Brian AI and Drips Network — 06.05.24 

• ENS Watercooler: Domico.eth — 06.06.24 

• ENS Radio: Issuing Subnames with Namespace — 06.12.24 

• ENS Watercooler: Khori.eth — 06.14.24 

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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will work to address your submissions. The ENS community can submit feedback in three main categories: Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports. You can also participate by upvoting or commenting on existing submissions. We’re listening to the community, send your feedback on Canny now.

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Share updates on projects developing ENS for consideration for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one nifty feature about your project for potential inclusion in the newsletter. Send your contributions here.

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NameStone, an ENS service provider and subname provider, published a blog post detailing nine unique ways protocols utilize ENS domains beyond naming personal wallets. Examples include social media handles by Farcaster, POS transactions by Gnosis Pay, and tokenized DNS by .box. These uses demonstrate the versatility of ENS in enhancing user experience and decentralized web integration. Learn more. — 06.04.24 

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Uniswap’s uni.eth usernames have reached a significant milestone with over 600,000 usernames claimed. This achievement underscores the growing adoption and popularity of ENS subnames within the Uniswap community. With many usernames still available, users can continue to claim their unique uni.eth identities. — 06.07.24 

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ENS community members joined a brainstorming session with Hong Kim, CTO of Bitwise, to discuss potential uses for the ENS domain “bitwise.eth.” Khori.eth suggested assigning ENS subnames to Bitwise ETF holders to enhance onchain engagement. However, Hong Kim highlighted the challenge due to the lack of shareholder records and suggested the need for brokerage attestation of ETH addresses owned by BITB holders. Read more here. — 06.11.24 

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Lefteris.eth announced a new feature in the Rotki app: a calendar that processes historical events and includes ENS name expiration notifications out of the box. Users can create their own events and reminders while using Rotki to stay on top of important dates and manage their digital assets effectively. Learn more. — 06.11.24 

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3DNS has introduced Superchain Identity, which integrates with both Web2 and Web3 infrastructures. These identities, such as .super.box and .chain.box, comply with ICANN standards and are built on @ensdomains. They offer features like hosting websites, setting up email, and receiving crypto payments. This extension to the Layer 2 ecosystem with Optimism reduces management costs and enhances the versatility of DNS domains in the digital space. — 06.12.24 

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ENS Vision has introduced the Vision Subname Service (VSS), a new platform for launching ENS namespaces. VSS, the powerhouse behind degen.eth subdomains, is built exclusively by Vision on top of ENS, providing users with enhanced functionality and seamless integration for managing subnames. This service aims to expand the use and flexibility of ENS across various applications. — 06.13.24 

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Namespace announced a new partnership with WebHash to streamline the minting of ENS names and subnames. This collaboration allows users to become ENS Registration Service Providers and mint ENS names directly from their websites created in WebHash. Web3 thrives on open-source work and meaningful collaborations, making this partnership a significant step forward. — 06.14.24 

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In his op-ed, Khori.eth discusses the potential for Web3 to enable users to own their online data, contrasting it with Web2’s data exploitation by Big Tech. He highlights the importance of simplifying onboarding to encourage Web3 adoption and the need to communicate the tangible benefits of data ownership. Using examples like Worldcoin, Khori.eth emphasizes the value of making Web3 interactions intuitive and valuable for users. Read more about his insights here. — 06.14.24 

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Adidas has updated their ENS records, adding an avatar and setting adidas.eth as their primary name. These updates are in preparation for ‘onchain summer,’ reflecting their commitment to enhancing their Web3 presence. The updated records include a snapshot, an avatar link, and primary name settings. Check it out on the ENS manager app. — 06.14.24 

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Checkpoint Labs announced their new domain: checkpoint.box, powered by Boxdomains and enabled via ENS. Checkpoint provides a comprehensive event monitoring platform, offering real-time insights and analytics for blockchain events. They focus on delivering accurate and actionable data, aiding developers and projects in maintaining security and performance. H/t to 3DNS for the support. Learn more at checkpoint.box. — 06.15.24 

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Frankc.eth announced the integration of @ensdomains with BrianKnowsAI. Users can register, renew, and check ENS domains using prompts like “register vitaliik.eth for 1 year.” The Brian API/transaction endpoint is easy to integrate into any app. This feature is now live on Brian API. Learn more. — 06.15.24 

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Meta-Governance steward estmcmxci.eth partnered with the Músicaw3 community to offer free subnames musicaw3.eth on Base via the Namespace platform. They hosted an event in Buenos Aires on June 15 to present this feature and educate the community about blockchain technology, specifically ENS and Base. The event was sponsored by Base. For more details, visit the event page here. — 06.15.24 

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Vision.io has announced exciting #DEGEN news, sharing a tutorial on setting up the degen.eth subdomain avatar. The tutorial guides users to personalize their degen name with ease. Emphasizing community engagement, the post highlights, “We’re getting more degen every day!” For more details, watch the tutorial now: Watch now. — 06.17.24 

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Jefflau.eth recently gave his first blockchain podcast interview, conducted in Mandarin. During the interview, he discussed the beginnings of ENS, introduced various use cases, and shared updates on ENSv2. Despite his initial concerns about speaking in Mandarin, Jefflau.eth felt the interview went well.

For more insights, watch the full interview here: Watch now. — 06.17.24 

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• Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth

• ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth

• Public Goods – @vegayp

• 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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Working Group	Time	Schedule	Location
Meta-Governance	1pm UTC	Tuesday

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — June 4

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — June 11

Meeting Info:

• Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:

• 5pence.eth

• avsa.eth

• estmcmxci.eth

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The May 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.

Financial Overview:

• Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 190 months

• Revenue $2.5M, vs. $2.7M last month

• Cash Inflow: $1.2m

• Normalized Cash Burn: $0.8M, Reserves: $144M (ETH: $130M, USDC: $14M)

• Total Endowment: $98.2M, P&L: $13.1M (ETH mark-to-market)

Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 06.02.24 

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The May Endowment report is now available on Karpatkey’s Website. This report provides a detailed overview of the endowment’s finances and allocations. A high-level overview is made available below for reader’s convenience:

Balance Overview:

• Total funds in the endowment: $107,334,416

• Capital utilization: 100%

• Monthly DeFi results: $371,685

Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.

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Davey Truong presented x23ai, indexing DAO data using LLMs, and visualizing Snapshot data. The app recommends content, indexes PRs, ranks communities, and plans future user insights. Feedback is requested. x23ai Telegram: @daveytea

Zeugh from Blockful explored AI in DAO governance, focusing on human-AI coexistence and transparent environments. The current app allows users to delegate votes to “Biased AI,” which votes accordingly. dApp link Telegram: @zeugh

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Kent Fenwick presented two proposals for feedback before a temp check. The first aimed to simplify proposal sponsorship (Watch video and test). The second proposed lower thresholds for proposal creation via bonds (Read more). Efforts with Coinbase to free up hardware-stored ENS for voting continue.

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The Meta-Governance Working Group decided to adjourn the Bylaws process and reorient its approach. Alex Urbelis, ENS Labs’ general counsel, will help create a cohesive framework focusing on defined aspects of DAO governance. This initial framework will serve as the first iteration of the DAO Bylaws and will be subject to a social vote (Read more). Questions? Contact via Telegram: @estmcmxci.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — June 6

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — June 13

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:

• Slobo.eth

• Limes.eth

• 184.eth

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ENS Labs has published a new post on supporting critical software dependencies with Drips. You can read more about it here.

The implementation of fault proofs on OP Mainnet requires changes to the EVM gateway. For more details, check out the pull request.

Next week, ENS Labs will publish steps on how to implement ENS v2.

The ETH Global SH Hackathon is wrapping up, with winners expected to present on future calls.

ENS Labs is sponsoring hackathons at Eth Rome and EthGlobal Brussels. Applications are open for both events. Eth Rome EthGlobal Brussels.

The Coinbase Smart Wallet has been added to the ENS manager app. WalletConnect’s AppKit/WalletKit is now live, and they are giving out subdomains. Bitwise is exploring use cases for bitwise.eth.

OP Mainnet now has fault proofs, which caused a breaking change to the EVM gateway. The graph migration has been completed smoothly. Learn more.

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EFP, presented by Brantly Millegan, hired a new developer and designer. The project is testnet ready with smart contracts on OP Sepolia. A demoed UI shows user following capabilities and tag additions. EFP is building a social graph with 50 launch partners, all on-chain. They aim to launch in production by the end of the month and add new features.

• GitHub Repository.

Griff presented Unicorn’s update on going mobile-only with a new landing page. Their mission is to simplify the launch of branded Web3 wallets, providing safe and valuable wallets to communities. They aim to abstract network complexities and integrate .com domains through GoDaddy. They are working with two first clients, Giveth and EthDenver.

• Unicorn Wallet

• Telegram: @Griff

Blockful, presented by Alextnetto.eth, is improving ENS offchain features, focusing on database offchain resolvers. They are enhancing offchain resolvers on Layer 2 by optimizing write operations and have demonstrated updating resolvers on Sepolia. Next steps include showing ownership of subdomains, enabling subdomain transfers, and improving user experience with a standard interface. Updates will be published on the forum for feedback.

• GitHub Repository

• Project Board

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Raffy led a technical discussion on expanding the scope of content hashes and adding two new codec options. This discussion aimed at enhancing the DataURI format in content hashes. More details can be found in the draft proposal. More info here.

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The ENS Indexer proposal involves funding and integrating an indexer for the ENS registry to enhance search experience. The integration includes an open, public API for custom data requests and applications on a high-performance database. They request $50,000/month on a cancellable streaming basis by the DAO. Bandit highlighted a custom natural language model for recommending ENS domains, available for testing here. The code will be open-sourced.

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The GG20 ENS Identity Round concluded with $125k USDC distributed via Gitcoin’s COCM. The top five projects receiving funds were OnThis, FluidKey, eth.limo, Brianknowsai, and Webhash. Over 9,652 contributions were made by 7,576 unique contributors, with a total of $15,680 crowdfunded. This initiative marked ENS’s largest matching amount to date, supported by Gitcoin, ThankARB, and SpruceID.

For more details, visit the ENS Identity Round Conclusion.

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The ENS Ecosystem Working Group announced support of $50,000 USDC for critical open-source software dependencies through Drips. Over the next six months, this funding will be streamed to seven essential projects, including Wagmi, ethers.js, graphql-request, openzeppelin-contracts, noble-hashes, scure-base, and dns-packet. This initiative aims to reward and sustain the open-source projects crucial to ENS infrastructure, highlighting a new norm in continuous, transparent funding for public goods. Read more on the ENS Blog.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — June 6

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — June 13

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:

• Coltron.eth

• Vegayp.eth

• Simona.eth

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The ENS Small Grants voting period commenced, inviting community members to submit proposals for funding. The top-voted projects will share a pool of 7.5 ETH. Voting is set to conclude on June 20.

• Vote now: ensgrants.xyz

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Carlos Gonzalez presented plans for ETHMexico 2024, focusing on developers and students. The event will feature two days of workshops, talks, and networking, with 600-800 attendees and over 1000 applications. It will take place on September 13-14 in Merida, Yucatan, with 3k people streaming online. The team plans to host meetups across Mexico before the event. Stewards had mentioned that they need to understand the impact and results of sponsorship before considering it.

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Kartik Talwar from EthGlobal announced the final steps before launching a new partnership with the Public Goods Working Group. This collaboration enables hackers to register ENS names seamlessly. They developed “Hacker Packs” for various cities, which are minted only if the code written at ETHGlobal is successful. These packs integrate ENS registration, allowing hackers to redeem 1 ENS per year directly within the pack’s UI. This initiative aims to simplify the registration process and enhance the hacker experience at ETHGlobal events. Learn more here.

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The ENS DAO Public Goods Working Group has launched the Q3 2024 Large Grants, offering up to 300k USDC for Ethereum and Web3 public goods projects. Awards range from 12k to 50k USDC. Former large grant recipients who met their milestones are eligible to apply for another grant. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post.

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

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

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

• Governance Docs: Offers additional insights into governance structure.

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

• Give Feedback: Feedback platform where users share input to improve ENS.

• ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main Github Repository.

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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋

Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:

• New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesdays)

• Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Archive.

• New proposals are broadcast to Telegram.

• ENS DAO Dashboard is now available for public review.

• Submit feedback — tell us what to feature!

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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.

• Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail

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The Term 5 Dashboard, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.

Note: A minimum of 100 $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. See our Governance Docs for more information. To view the real-time distribution of voting power among delegates, visit votingpower.xyz.

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Karpatkey’s upcoming proposal introduces the activation of Roles Modifier v2, enhancing treasury management operations with features like allowances and improved visualization. The revised permissions policy enables swapping actions on CoW Swap while removing obsolete actions and protocols, ensuring robustness and security within the DAO ecosystem. Read the proposal in full here.

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In May 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 29k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.1 million. The protocol generated revenue of $1.2 million during this period, all of which were allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum account holders with at least one ENS name increased by 25.4k, totaling 886k. There were 23.5k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 851k. Additionally, 7.5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 174k. — 1

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ENS Labs has announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, aiming to enhance decentralization, reduce gas costs, and improve multi-chain interoperability. The new hierarchical registry system will offer better control and customization for users. ENS encourages community feedback to shape this next generation of their service. You can view the full proposal here and leave technical feedback here. For more details, visit the ENS Blog. — 05.28.24

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Luc.eth has announced the launch of a new “Decentralized Web” documentation page, which is the beginning of the dWeb section on the ENS Docs site. This draft document provides an introduction to hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth is seeking feedback and suggestions from the community to improve the content. To view the draft and provide your input, visit the Decentralized Web documentation. — 05.28.24

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The ENS subgraph has successfully migrated to The Graph Network, enabling ENS to seamlessly pull and display onchain data on ens.domains in a decentralized manner. The ENS subgraph organizes data, including directories of ENS domains, ownership records, resolver addresses, and more. This integration enhances data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. For more details and to explore the subgraph, visit The Graph Explorer. — 05.31.24

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Starknet ID has launched an integration with ENS, allowing users to easily claim a .snid.eth ENS subname through Starknet wallets. This integration simplifies the process of obtaining a .snid.eth subname, enabling users to claim it from Starknet wallets like Argent and Braavos. This development provides a streamlined way for users to get their .eth names on an L2 solution, enhancing the utility and accessibility of ENS within the Starknet ecosystem. — 05.30.24

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Luc.eth, Developer Relations at ENS Labs, participated in both ETH Berlin and ETH Prague. At ETH Prague, he and v1rtl discussed DAO Controlled Frontend Deployments using ENS and IPFS. In Berlin, his agenda included topics like Account Abstraction, Spec Writing, and Scaling ENS with a focus on subnames. For more updates, follow Luc.eth’s journey on X. — 05.31.34

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• ENS Radio: Talent Protocol — 05.22.24

• ENS Watercooler: Q&A with ENS Labs General Counsel — 05.24.24

• ENS Radio: The Next Generation of ENS — 05.28.24

• ENS Radio: Ecosystem Highlights featuring Brian AI and Drips Network — 06.05.24

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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will work to address your submissions. The ENS community can submit feedback in three main categories: Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports. You can also participate by upvoting or commenting on existing submissions. We’re listening to the community, send your feedback on Canny now.

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Share updates on projects developing ENS for consideration for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one nifty feature about your project for potential inclusion in the newsletter. Send your contributions here.

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ENS Roundup Part 4, prepared by limes.eth, covers key announcements and integrations. Highlights include a $250k bug bounty program by Immunefi, a collaboration between Gary Palmer Jr. and ENS Labs for “Watercooler Spaces,” and the conclusion of the ENS Identity Gitcoin round. Additionally, Gemini has added support for ENS domains, and a new ENS Governance Risk Dashboard has been created by Avsa. For full details, check out the post here. — 05.22.24

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The ENS community is discussing what it means to be an “effective delegate” within the ENS DAO. This conversation aims to define the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for delegates to ensure effective governance and representation. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts and insights to help shape these guidelines. Join the discussion and contribute your perspective on what makes an effective delegate by visiting the ENS forum. — 05.24.24

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Brian AI has introduced ENS actions with a simple prompt on the Brian app. Users can now register, renew, check registration and renewal costs, check availability and expiration, and resolve ENS names to addresses and vice-versa, all in one place. This new feature streamlines ENS management, making it more accessible and efficient. To experience these updates, visit the Brian app. — 05.24.24

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Apoorv.eth is developing swiss-knife.xyz, a comprehensive platform designed to centralize all essential EVM developer tools. The standout feature is its aggregate Explorer, which simplifies the process of reviewing ENS, addresses, or transactions by integrating all EVM dashboards and explorers into a single-click interface. For more details, users can explore examples such as vitalik.eth. Reach out to Apoorv.eth on Telegram at @apoorvlathey for direct inquiries. — 05.25.24

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NicNames has announced that users can now manage records of their “.ETH” domains directly on NicNames.com, regardless of whether the domains were registered with them or imported. Additionally, anonymous registration of Web2 and Web3 domains is set to launch this week. For more details, visit NicNames.com. — 05.27.24

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Namespace has introduced the ENS Widget, allowing every ENS name owner to become a Web3 identity provider. Key features include the ability to sell or gift ENS subnames from your ENS names on your website and provide ENS second-level name registrations to visitors, helping them register ENS names. Setting it up takes less than five minutes and requires no technical skills. This widget makes it easy to monetize and manage ENS names directly from your site or blog. For details on how to use it, visit their documentation. Alternatively, watch thecap.eth present a demo via Loom — 05.27.24

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GaryPalmerJr.eth has announced the “Daily ENS Community Spaces” calendar, which features daily chats about the ENS protocol, Web3, and culture. The calendar includes various community-led events such as the ENS Digits Podcast, The GM Show, ENS Radio, and more. These sessions provide a platform for discussions and engagement within the ENS community. For the full schedule and more details, check out the announcement. — 05.27.24

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Raffy.eth has developed a JSON-backed ENS offchain CCIP-read server in approximately 10 lines of code. This server enables the resolution of ENS names to offchain data seamlessly. The setup includes importing necessary modules, reading JSON data, and serving it via a specified port. Users can run the server and query ENS data through a simple interface, facilitating efficient offchain lookups. For more details and the code, visit the GitHub repository. — 05.27.24

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Jontes.eth has introduced avatarservice.xyz, a self-hostable public good ENS Avatar resizing, optimizing, and caching service. This new service allows for deterministic avatar loading for all dApps, ensuring fast loading times. This development aims to enhance the user experience by providing efficient and reliable avatar management. For more details and to try it out, visit avatarservice.xyz. — 05.27.24

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The ENS community is actively discussing the potential implementation of liquid staking for $ENS. This conversation explores how liquid staking could benefit the ENS ecosystem by enhancing token utility and providing staking rewards. Community members are encouraged to participate by sharing their insights and feedback on the proposed mechanisms and potential impacts. Join the discussion and contribute to shaping the future of $ENS staking by visiting the ENS forum. — 05.29.24

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Bankless recently published a comprehensive thread on ENSv2, detailing ENS Labs’ latest development proposal to extend ENS to a Layer 2 network. This upgrade aims to reduce costs, enhance transaction speeds, and improve functionalities. The thread highlights how ENSv2 will increase accessibility and pave the way for new integrations through reduced gas fees. It also discusses the potential for each .eth name to have its own personal registry, allowing greater flexibility and control. For more details, read the full thread on X. — 05.30.24

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Elbagococina.eth has provided an update on the ENS DAO endowment, which stood at $90M at the end of last month, with over $350K of DeFi returns in April. The endowment is currently allocated with 75.3% in ETH and the remainder in stablecoins, ensuring broad exposure to ETH’s upside while maintaining stability. The largest allocation is Compound v3, followed by Maker, Lido, Rocket Pool, and Aura. The treasury is deployed across 11 different pools to diversify its exposure. For more details, view the full thread on X. — 05.31.24

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Namespace and Blockful hosted an ENS and Chainlink event during Belgrade Blockchain Week at ETH Belgrade. This event, supported by the ENS Ecosystem Working Group, featured engaging discussions around Names, Oracles, Drinks, and community interactions. The event saw high interest and was sold out, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with ENS and Chainlink enthusiasts and learn about the latest developments. For more details about the event, visit the event page. — 06.02.24

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Snowdot.eth is developing Dhive, a platform that simplifies governance by aggregating onchain and offchain data into a single, user-friendly application. It features engaging visualizations that make data analysis both simple and enjoyable. Dhive stands out with its chain-agnostic profiles, integrating ENS, and includes a decentralized custom notification system to keep users informed. For direct inquiries, users can join the community on Discord at this link. — 06.03.24

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• Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth

• ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth

• Public Goods – @vegayp

• 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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Working Group	Time	Schedule	Location
Meta-Governance	1pm UTC	Tuesday

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — May 21

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — May 28

Meeting Info:

• Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:

• 5pence.eth

• avsa.eth

• estmcmxci.eth

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The May 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.

Financial Overview:

• Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 190 months

• Revenue $2.5M, vs. $2.7M last month

• Cash Inflow: $1.2m

• Normalized Cash Burn: $0.8M, Reserves: $144M (ETH: $130M, USDC: $14M)

• Total Endowment: $98.2M, P&L: $13.1M (ETH mark-to-market)

Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 06.02.24

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Andrey from the Goverland App has introduced a new tool designed to streamline DAO participation by bringing the entire ecosystem to mobile devices. Goverland allows users to discover, follow, and influence DAOs, improving communication between DAOs and voters. It integrates with Snapshot and is similar to Boardroom but mobile-friendly. The app is compatible with iOS and Mac (M1 chip) and features ENS names in profiles. Users are encouraged to try it out and provide feedback on Telegram @scherbovich. For more information, visit Goverland.

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During last week’s Meta-Governance Working Group call, several key topics were discussed, including the current low risk of attacking the DAO due to the increased price of ENS. Tools for connecting to voting were highlighted, with suggestions to enhance participation through staking initiatives. Discussions included incentivizing voter participation, research on effective delegation, and the potential development of a liquid staking model for ENS tokens. For detailed insights, explore the Governance Risk dashboard by avsa.eth and join the ongoing discussions on the ENS forum.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — May 23

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — May 30

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:

• Slobo.eth

• Limes.eth

• 184.eth

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The ENS ecosystem held a Q&A with Nick.eth, creator and lead developer of the ENS Protocol regarding the forthcoming ENSv2 upgrade. Here’s a breakdown of the key points raised:

• ENSv2 will be a complete redesign of ENS, taking into account everything learned from the past seven years.

• The ENS root registry will remain on Ethereum L1 for maximum security and censorship resistance.

• Offchain names will continue to function normally after the migration.

• The new system will allow for permissionless upgrades to the resolution process, as well as the ownership model.

• Domain names will be hosted on an L2, but resolution will still be on L1 for maximum security.

• Nick.eth is most excited about the opportunity to write entirely new Solidity code for ENSV2.

• If you are interested in learning more about the ENSV2 update, you can read the full discussion on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.

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Gavi Galloway from Standard Crypto presented ENS Guilds, a project aimed at enabling communities to govern the creation and use of sub-names off a parent ENS name. The design goals include a shared, modular system of smart contracts, pluggable authentication and fee policies, extensibility, and onchain/offchain resolution support. Use cases involve automatic wildcard resolution for ERC721 projects, allowlist-gated subname minting, and NFT-gated subname minting. For more details, view the presentation and check out their GitHub: ENS-Guilds.

Luciano Padovani from Prutopia introduced the new internet CV, offering portability and veracity using a single profile connected to ENS. Prutopia consolidates work history and reputation, providing platform reviews, P2P validations, and company validation in one onchain profile. This protocol ensures trust and transparency, validating professional relationships to enhance credibility. Contracts and API v1 have been completed. For more details, connect with Prutopia on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.

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Eth.limo continues to improve the accessibility of decentralized websites by providing all the necessary tools to interact with content built on ENS. Their newly launched website, eth.limo, offers an enhanced user experience, complemented by updated documentation on What is ENS?, helping users understand the fundamentals of Ethereum Name Service. Additionally, the eth.limo team has collaborated closely with the IPFS team to enhance performance tuning, resulting in noticeable improvements in website performance.

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Resolver Works made advancements starting with the launch of teamnick.xyz at the beginning of the year. They have upgraded their EVM gateway, now featuring trust-minimized capabilities. The code for this gateway is open-source and accessible on their GitHub repository. Additionally, they have shared a forum post discussing user experience challenges due to the delay in state changes on L1, seeking feedback on the EVM Gateway & User Experience. In response to inquiries about the future direction of teamnick.xyz, they aim to make the service more accessible to non-technical users, acknowledging that the average user prefers immediate visibility of changes in their wallet, which might necessitate some trust-minimized compromises to better serve user needs.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — May 23

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — May 30

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:

• Coltron.eth

• Vegayp.eth

• Simona.eth

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Pairwise, a Giveth Grant recipient, presented its platform aimed at simplifying grant proposal curation. It tackles the issue of information overload by enabling users to create and share curated project lists. These lists can be seamlessly imported into voting platforms like Agora and West, while offering features like filtering by expertise, category comparisons, and mobile app creation with pseudo-anonymous voting and feedback capabilities. For more information, you can find the slides here.
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Eduardo Arhuata of Andino presented about a Megacamp designed to cultivate Web3 developers in Peru. The program will equip participants with the skills to build dApps and contribute to the growth of the Web3 industry. The bootcamp runs from June 8th to July 6th, concluding with a Demo Day. For further details, review their slide and connect with their team on X.

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In an update to the ENS DAO community, ETHGlobal partnered with the Public Goods Working Group to streamline the registration process for ENS names for hackers participating in their events. They created “Hacker Packs” specific to different cities, all onchain, and integrated ENS into the packs for redemption. This allows hackers to register or renew an ENS domain directly within the Hacker Pack user interface. More information on the launch date will be available on the ETHGlobal website next week.

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The first winners of the Perpetual Public Goods Bounty, HiWomenBiz shared results of their hackathon with 299 registrations from 13 countries, and 10 out of 21 submissions using ENS. The top three projects integrated ENS, showcasing innovative solutions like secure digital identities, decentralized domain management, and access to DeFi. For more details on the winners and their projects, visit the ENS forum. — 05.27.24

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The Public Goods Working Group awarded the Metagov Project $40k USDC for their ongoing research into cross-chain governance challenges and potential solutions. Their efforts include developing a common API for DAOs, enhancing onchain information availability, and facilitating seamless interactions with governance tools. This grant is part of a series highlighting contributions to the Ethereum or Web3 ecosystem. For a detailed exploration of their research, read the full article here. — 05.28.24

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

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

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

• Governance Docs: Offers additional insights into governance structure.

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

• Give Feedback: Feedback platform where users share input to improve ENS.

• ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main Github Repository.

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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋

Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:

•  New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesdays)

•  Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Archive.

•  New proposals are broadcast to Telegram.

•  ENS DAO Dashboard is now available for public review.

•  Submit feedback — tell us what to feature!

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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.

• Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail

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The Term 5 Dashboard, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.

Note: A minimum of 100 $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. See our Governance Docs for more information. To view the real-time distribution of voting power among delegates, visit votingpower.xyz.

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Karpatkey’s upcoming proposal introduces the activation of Roles Modifier v2, enhancing treasury management operations with features like allowances and improved visualization. The revised permissions policy enables swapping actions on CoW Swap while removing obsolete actions and protocols, ensuring robustness and security within the DAO ecosystem. Read the proposal in full here.

After the approval to reimburse ENS Labs for the legal fees incurred in protecting possession of eth.link, this executable proposal seeks to reimburse ENS Labs and fund the settlement amount of 300k.

Following the approval of EP 5.9.1, the Meta-Governance Working Group is requesting specified funds to be transferred to its multisig in order to continue to fund DAO-wide initiatives inclusive of governance, operations, and treasury management.

Ahead of the vote to deploy the veto contract giving Canceller role to a multisig controlled by the security council, a social proposal will list and confirm these members for DAO approval. Ensuring availability and secure practices of signers is critical. A balanced 4/8 multisig threshold is recommended.

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In May 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 29k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.1 million. The protocol generated revenue of $1.2 million during this period, all of which were allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum account holders with at least one ENS name increased by 25.4k, totaling 886k. There were 23.5k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 851k. Additionally, 7.5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 174k. — 1

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ENS Labs has announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, aiming to enhance decentralization, reduce gas costs, and improve multi-chain interoperability. The new hierarchical registry system will offer better control and customization for users. ENS encourages community feedback to shape this next generation of their service. You can view the full proposal here and leave technical feedback here. For more details, visit the ENS Blog. — 05.28.24 

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Luc.eth has announced the launch of a new “Decentralized Web” documentation page, which is the beginning of the dWeb section on the ENS Docs site. This draft document provides an introduction to hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth is seeking feedback and suggestions from the community to improve the content. To view the draft and provide your input, visit the Decentralized Web documentation. — 05.28.24 

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The ENS subgraph has successfully migrated to The Graph Network, enabling ENS to seamlessly pull and display onchain data on ens.domains in a decentralized manner. The ENS subgraph organizes data, including directories of ENS domains, ownership records, resolver addresses, and more. This integration enhances data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. For more details and to explore the subgraph, visit The Graph Explorer. — 05.31.24 

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ENS will be present during ETHGlobal in Brussels! Builders are encouraged to utilize the ENS Protocol as part of their developer stack at the Hackathon, held from July 12 to 14. ENS will offer $10k in prize money. Details will be available soon on the ETHGlobal Brussels site. — 06.04.24 

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ENS teamed up with Gnosis Pay to offer cards with ENS names, free for a limited time. Gnosis Pay cards enable self-custodial crypto spending without conversion fees. The first 300 users received free cards using code ENSXPAY; subsequent users get a 50% discount until June 30, 2024. EEA residents can sign up with an EVM-compatible wallet. Sign up now. — 06.05.24 

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Domico.eth reminded the community to share ideas for the ENS manager app by submitting feature requests. The community is the best source of inspiration for improvements and new features. Submit your feature request. — 06.05.24 

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Developers using the ENS subgraph were informed about a rate limit addition on June 12 due to The Graph Protocol’s hosted service sunsetting. No breaking changes occurred. Creating an account provided 100k free requests per month. For a detailed migration walkthrough, visit GregSkril’s walkthrough. — 06.10.24 

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Domico.eth from ENS will be speaking at EthCC in Brussels. He will be presenting on the Culture & NFTs track. Join the event from July 8-11, 2024, to catch his insights and discussions. See you in Brussels! — 06.12.24 

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WalletConnect released AppKit/WalletKit, offering seamless onboarding and unified digital identity. This update integrated smart accounts powered by Safe and unique web3 usernames powered by ENS, ensuring a smooth and secure user experience. The toolkits were designed for ownership and easy integration. — 06.12.24 

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WalletConnect has rolled out their ENS namespace, providing users with the ability to have wcn.id usernames. This integration offers seamless onboarding and a unified digital identity, powered by Safe and ENS. — 06.12.24 

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ENS Labs expressed their excitement about the new CAIP275 - Domain Wallets standard, allowing users to easily log in with their ENS names. This open standard simplifies and unifies web3 identity. Learn more. — 06.13.24 

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ENS Labs’ General Counsel, Alexander Urbelis, attended NamesCon to meet with the DNS community and promote ENS. He had productive meetings highlighting ENS’s contributions to the domain industry. Urbelis actively represented ENS throughout the event. — 06.14.24 

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Sadaf.eth, Director of Marketing at ENS, announced the launch of ENS billboardspromoting Web3 usernames. The campaign has started in Center City, Philadelphia, with more cities to follow. Keep an eye out for an ENS billboard near you! — 06.14.24 

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• ENS Radio: Ecosystem Highlights featuring Brian AI and Drips Network — 06.05.24 

• ENS Watercooler: Domico.eth — 06.06.24 

• ENS Radio: Issuing Subnames with Namespace — 06.12.24 

• ENS Watercooler: Khori.eth — 06.14.24 

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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will work to address your submissions. The ENS community can submit feedback in three main categories: Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports. You can also participate by upvoting or commenting on existing submissions. We’re listening to the community, send your feedback on Canny now.

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Share updates on projects developing ENS for consideration for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one nifty feature about your project for potential inclusion in the newsletter. Send your contributions here.

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NameStone, an ENS service provider and subname provider, published a blog post detailing nine unique ways protocols utilize ENS domains beyond naming personal wallets. Examples include social media handles by Farcaster, POS transactions by Gnosis Pay, and tokenized DNS by .box. These uses demonstrate the versatility of ENS in enhancing user experience and decentralized web integration. Learn more. — 06.04.24 

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Uniswap’s uni.eth usernames have reached a significant milestone with over 600,000 usernames claimed. This achievement underscores the growing adoption and popularity of ENS subnames within the Uniswap community. With many usernames still available, users can continue to claim their unique uni.eth identities. — 06.07.24 

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ENS community members joined a brainstorming session with Hong Kim, CTO of Bitwise, to discuss potential uses for the ENS domain “bitwise.eth.” Khori.eth suggested assigning ENS subnames to Bitwise ETF holders to enhance onchain engagement. However, Hong Kim highlighted the challenge due to the lack of shareholder records and suggested the need for brokerage attestation of ETH addresses owned by BITB holders. Read more here. — 06.11.24 

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Lefteris.eth announced a new feature in the Rotki app: a calendar that processes historical events and includes ENS name expiration notifications out of the box. Users can create their own events and reminders while using Rotki to stay on top of important dates and manage their digital assets effectively. Learn more. — 06.11.24 

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3DNS has introduced Superchain Identity, which integrates with both Web2 and Web3 infrastructures. These identities, such as .super.box and .chain.box, comply with ICANN standards and are built on @ensdomains. They offer features like hosting websites, setting up email, and receiving crypto payments. This extension to the Layer 2 ecosystem with Optimism reduces management costs and enhances the versatility of DNS domains in the digital space. — 06.12.24 

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ENS Vision has introduced the Vision Subname Service (VSS), a new platform for launching ENS namespaces. VSS, the powerhouse behind degen.eth subdomains, is built exclusively by Vision on top of ENS, providing users with enhanced functionality and seamless integration for managing subnames. This service aims to expand the use and flexibility of ENS across various applications. — 06.13.24 

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Namespace announced a new partnership with WebHash to streamline the minting of ENS names and subnames. This collaboration allows users to become ENS Registration Service Providers and mint ENS names directly from their websites created in WebHash. Web3 thrives on open-source work and meaningful collaborations, making this partnership a significant step forward. — 06.14.24 

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In his op-ed, Khori.eth discusses the potential for Web3 to enable users to own their online data, contrasting it with Web2’s data exploitation by Big Tech. He highlights the importance of simplifying onboarding to encourage Web3 adoption and the need to communicate the tangible benefits of data ownership. Using examples like Worldcoin, Khori.eth emphasizes the value of making Web3 interactions intuitive and valuable for users. Read more about his insights here. — 06.14.24 

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Adidas has updated their ENS records, adding an avatar and setting adidas.eth as their primary name. These updates are in preparation for ‘onchain summer,’ reflecting their commitment to enhancing their Web3 presence. The updated records include a snapshot, an avatar link, and primary name settings. Check it out on the ENS manager app. — 06.14.24 

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Checkpoint Labs announced their new domain: checkpoint.box, powered by Boxdomains and enabled via ENS. Checkpoint provides a comprehensive event monitoring platform, offering real-time insights and analytics for blockchain events. They focus on delivering accurate and actionable data, aiding developers and projects in maintaining security and performance. H/t to 3DNS for the support. Learn more at checkpoint.box. — 06.15.24 

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Frankc.eth announced the integration of @ensdomains with BrianKnowsAI. Users can register, renew, and check ENS domains using prompts like “register vitaliik.eth for 1 year.” The Brian API/transaction endpoint is easy to integrate into any app. This feature is now live on Brian API. Learn more. — 06.15.24 

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Meta-Governance steward estmcmxci.eth partnered with the Músicaw3 community to offer free subnames musicaw3.eth on Base via the Namespace platform. They hosted an event in Buenos Aires on June 15 to present this feature and educate the community about blockchain technology, specifically ENS and Base. The event was sponsored by Base. For more details, visit the event page here. — 06.15.24 

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Vision.io has announced exciting #DEGEN news, sharing a tutorial on setting up the degen.eth subdomain avatar. The tutorial guides users to personalize their degen name with ease. Emphasizing community engagement, the post highlights, “We’re getting more degen every day!” For more details, watch the tutorial now: Watch now. — 06.17.24 

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Jefflau.eth recently gave his first blockchain podcast interview, conducted in Mandarin. During the interview, he discussed the beginnings of ENS, introduced various use cases, and shared updates on ENSv2. Despite his initial concerns about speaking in Mandarin, Jefflau.eth felt the interview went well.

For more insights, watch the full interview here: Watch now. — 06.17.24 

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• Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth

• ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth

• Public Goods – @vegayp

• 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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Working Group	Time	Schedule	Location
Meta-Governance	1pm UTC	Tuesday

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — June 4

• Minutes for Weekly Meta-Governance Meeting — June 11

Meeting Info:

• Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:

• 5pence.eth

• avsa.eth

• estmcmxci.eth

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The May 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.

Financial Overview:

• Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 190 months

• Revenue $2.5M, vs. $2.7M last month

• Cash Inflow: $1.2m

• Normalized Cash Burn: $0.8M, Reserves: $144M (ETH: $130M, USDC: $14M)

• Total Endowment: $98.2M, P&L: $13.1M (ETH mark-to-market)

Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 06.02.24 

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The May Endowment report is now available on Karpatkey’s Website. This report provides a detailed overview of the endowment’s finances and allocations. A high-level overview is made available below for reader’s convenience:

Balance Overview:

• Total funds in the endowment: $107,334,416

• Capital utilization: 100%

• Monthly DeFi results: $371,685

Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.

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Davey Truong presented x23ai, indexing DAO data using LLMs, and visualizing Snapshot data. The app recommends content, indexes PRs, ranks communities, and plans future user insights. Feedback is requested. x23ai Telegram: @daveytea

Zeugh from Blockful explored AI in DAO governance, focusing on human-AI coexistence and transparent environments. The current app allows users to delegate votes to “Biased AI,” which votes accordingly. dApp link Telegram: @zeugh

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Kent Fenwick presented two proposals for feedback before a temp check. The first aimed to simplify proposal sponsorship (Watch video and test). The second proposed lower thresholds for proposal creation via bonds (Read more). Efforts with Coinbase to free up hardware-stored ENS for voting continue.

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The Meta-Governance Working Group decided to adjourn the Bylaws process and reorient its approach. Alex Urbelis, ENS Labs’ general counsel, will help create a cohesive framework focusing on defined aspects of DAO governance. This initial framework will serve as the first iteration of the DAO Bylaws and will be subject to a social vote (Read more). Questions? Contact via Telegram: @estmcmxci.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — June 6

• Minutes for Weekly Ecosystem Meeting — June 13

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:

• Slobo.eth

• Limes.eth

• 184.eth

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ENS Labs has published a new post on supporting critical software dependencies with Drips. You can read more about it here.

The implementation of fault proofs on OP Mainnet requires changes to the EVM gateway. For more details, check out the pull request.

Next week, ENS Labs will publish steps on how to implement ENS v2.

The ETH Global SH Hackathon is wrapping up, with winners expected to present on future calls.

ENS Labs is sponsoring hackathons at Eth Rome and EthGlobal Brussels. Applications are open for both events. Eth Rome EthGlobal Brussels.

The Coinbase Smart Wallet has been added to the ENS manager app. WalletConnect’s AppKit/WalletKit is now live, and they are giving out subdomains. Bitwise is exploring use cases for bitwise.eth.

OP Mainnet now has fault proofs, which caused a breaking change to the EVM gateway. The graph migration has been completed smoothly. Learn more.

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EFP, presented by Brantly Millegan, hired a new developer and designer. The project is testnet ready with smart contracts on OP Sepolia. A demoed UI shows user following capabilities and tag additions. EFP is building a social graph with 50 launch partners, all on-chain. They aim to launch in production by the end of the month and add new features.

• GitHub Repository.

Griff presented Unicorn’s update on going mobile-only with a new landing page. Their mission is to simplify the launch of branded Web3 wallets, providing safe and valuable wallets to communities. They aim to abstract network complexities and integrate .com domains through GoDaddy. They are working with two first clients, Giveth and EthDenver.

• Unicorn Wallet

• Telegram: @Griff

Blockful, presented by Alextnetto.eth, is improving ENS offchain features, focusing on database offchain resolvers. They are enhancing offchain resolvers on Layer 2 by optimizing write operations and have demonstrated updating resolvers on Sepolia. Next steps include showing ownership of subdomains, enabling subdomain transfers, and improving user experience with a standard interface. Updates will be published on the forum for feedback.

• GitHub Repository

• Project Board

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Raffy led a technical discussion on expanding the scope of content hashes and adding two new codec options. This discussion aimed at enhancing the DataURI format in content hashes. More details can be found in the draft proposal. More info here.

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The ENS Indexer proposal involves funding and integrating an indexer for the ENS registry to enhance search experience. The integration includes an open, public API for custom data requests and applications on a high-performance database. They request $50,000/month on a cancellable streaming basis by the DAO. Bandit highlighted a custom natural language model for recommending ENS domains, available for testing here. The code will be open-sourced.

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The GG20 ENS Identity Round concluded with $125k USDC distributed via Gitcoin’s COCM. The top five projects receiving funds were OnThis, FluidKey, eth.limo, Brianknowsai, and Webhash. Over 9,652 contributions were made by 7,576 unique contributors, with a total of $15,680 crowdfunded. This initiative marked ENS’s largest matching amount to date, supported by Gitcoin, ThankARB, and SpruceID.

For more details, visit the ENS Identity Round Conclusion.

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The ENS Ecosystem Working Group announced support of $50,000 USDC for critical open-source software dependencies through Drips. Over the next six months, this funding will be streamed to seven essential projects, including Wagmi, ethers.js, graphql-request, openzeppelin-contracts, noble-hashes, scure-base, and dns-packet. This initiative aims to reward and sustain the open-source projects crucial to ENS infrastructure, highlighting a new norm in continuous, transparent funding for public goods. Read more on the ENS Blog.

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

Meeting Minutes:

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — June 6

• Minutes for Weekly Public Goods Meeting — June 13

Meeting Info:

• Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC

• Meeting Link

Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:

• Coltron.eth

• Vegayp.eth

• Simona.eth

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The ENS Small Grants voting period commenced, inviting community members to submit proposals for funding. The top-voted projects will share a pool of 7.5 ETH. Voting is set to conclude on June 20.

• Vote now: ensgrants.xyz

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Carlos Gonzalez presented plans for ETHMexico 2024, focusing on developers and students. The event will feature two days of workshops, talks, and networking, with 600-800 attendees and over 1000 applications. It will take place on September 13-14 in Merida, Yucatan, with 3k people streaming online. The team plans to host meetups across Mexico before the event. Stewards had mentioned that they need to understand the impact and results of sponsorship before considering it.

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