Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs: ETHCC Recap, Bitwise offers subnames
Community: Etherscan expands ENS support, ENS in Coinbase Ad
Meta-Gov: Voting Results, Endowment H1 Report
Ecosystem: Project Presentations, Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants Series, DAO Tokyo
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.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable | ||
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable | ||
Security Council | Social | ||
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable | ||
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable | ||
Security Council | Executable |
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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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . 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 completed migration to The Graph Network. 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 Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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ENS Labs unveiled the new ENS rebrand at EthCC 2024, providing attendees with an exclusive look at the revamped website and distributing new branded merch. They hosted an unconference to discuss ENSv2 and participated in the ETHGlobal Hackathon, offering prizes and distributing free ENS names to all hackers. — 07.17.24
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ENS took over the streets of Brussels during EthCC week with new billboards promoting decentralized identity. — 07.22.24
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ENS has partnered with Bitwise to enhance transparency for their new Ethereum ETF using subnames of ethw.bitwise.eth. Bitwise is assigning subnames to all addresses holding onchain assets backing their ETF, making ETHW the most crypto-native ETF. — 07.23.24
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ENS is now live on Linea. This integration simplifies blockchain interactions, enabling Linea users to register and manage ENS names seamlessly. Read more on the ENS Blog. — 07.30.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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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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Utopia Labs has upgraded their offramps.eth service, allowing users to claim personal ENS subdomains like utopia.sendmeusdc.eth. This new feature enables direct USDC transfers to bank accounts through the ENS protocol. Learn more and claim your ENS subdomain at offramps.utopialabs.com. Currently, only Ethereum Mainnet is supported, with more chains to be added soon. — 07.16.24
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ENS is now supported on multiple Etherscan block explorers including: Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Scroll, and Taiko, as spotted by @slobo.eth. This expansion highlights the collaboration with Etherscan, enhancing the utility and accessibility of ENS across various platforms. — 07.16.24
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Coinbase’s latest advertisement prominently features an ENS domain, MisterMiggles.eth, showcasing the growing integration and recognition of ENS in mainstream platforms. This highlights the collaboration between Coinbase and ENS to promote decentralized identity. — 07.17.24
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Fileverse offers real-time collaboration between anons on ddocs.new. This free platform is free from third parties, data capture, and accounts. Recently, they shared a community collab doc during an ENS domains space. Explore the benefits of decentralized collaboration on ddocs.new. — 07.18.24
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Suhail Kakar breaks down the ENS Protocol in a simple, easy-to-understand way. ENS acts like a phone book for the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrency using simple names instead of long addresses, create digital identities, and access decentralized websites. This explainer helps users understand how ENS works and its benefits. — 07.18.24
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3DNS Inc and Box Domains have introduced Superchain Identity on Optimism through ‘chain.box’, bridging Web2 and Web3. This new feature integrates DNS subdomains with ENS domains, enhancing the connectivity and functionality of decentralized identities. — 07.19.24
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GasHawk has integrated emoji.eth into their savings calculator on gashawk.io. Users can now input their emoji.eth domain to see potential savings on gas fees. This feature aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in on-chain transactions. — 07.22.24
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Cointelegraph featured ENS Founder and Lead Developer, Nick Johnson, in “How Ethereum’s ICO changed the crypto landscape.” Curious about Nick’s thoughts and memories of Ethereum on its 10th anniversary? Read the full article here. — 07.23.24
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WebHash.eth and the ENS community have reached 2,071 WebHash Templates NFTs minted. These NFTs represent decentralized website templates, showcasing the creativity and innovation of the community. Congratulations to all creators and supporters involved in this achievement. — 07.23.24
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3DNS has successfully brought over 20,000 DNS domains onchain, marking a significant milestone in domain tokenization. This achievement highlights the growing adoption and integration of DNS domains within the blockchain ecosystem. — 07.24.24
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DAO stewards @simona_pop and @slobo.eth joined ENS radio to discuss their collaboration with ETHGlobal, which offers 2024 ETHGlobal event hackers the chance to mint or renew free ENS domains. This initiative, supported by the Public Goods and Ecosystem Working Groups, aims to streamline the registration process for developers. Hackers can claim their free web3 username through the Hacker Pack. For more details, visit ETHGlobal Packs and listen back to the Space here. — 07.24.24
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Greg registered his ENS name, goodbreadbygreg.eth, specifically for the Good Bread by Greg event on Base. This onchain bakery offers bread orders to be picked up in NYC. Learn more at goodbread.nyc. — 07.25.24
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NameHash Labs developed NameGuard to enhance ENS protection and usability. NameGuard conducts a 12-point inspection to identify risks and limitations of ENS names, defends against impersonation attacks, and filters fake ENS NFTs. New features include ENS auto-renewal, webfont support, and a profile completion score to boost engagement. These updates ensure a secure and efficient user experience in the web3 ecosystem. For more details, visit: NameGuard. — 07.29.24
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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 |
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The Q2 2024 ENS DAO Working Group Spending Summary reports a total expenditure of $693k across all groups.
Working Group | Amount (USDC) | Amount (ETH) | Purpose |
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Ecosystem | 370,018 | 0.67 | Bug bounties, hackathons, grants, and events |
Meta-Governance | 153,905 | 0 | Compensation, DAO tooling, and bylaw drafting |
Public Goods | 108,500 | 15.5 | Grants and hackathons |
For more details, visit read the Working Group Spending Summary.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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Want to shape the future of the decentralized web? Participate in the ENS DAO! As an ENS token holder, you can influence the ecosystem, vote on and support innovative projects, propose ideas, and collaborate with the community. Learn more about the governance process here and get started with the ENS DAO Dashboard here.
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The new ENS DAO homepage on Tally is now live, offering a sleek and comprehensive interface for DAO governance. Head to tally.ensdao.org to explore and participate in the governance process.
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June 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: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 99.90% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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EP5.13 for the Security Council garnered significant interest, attracting 322 voters—the highest turnout for an onchain proposal this year, marking a 232% increase over the previous proposal. Despite a slightly lower voting power of 1,429,972 compared to the annual average, this proposal highlights the importance of increased voter participation, driven mainly by lower-power voters. A notable 88.48% of the voting power came from the top 10 voters. For detailed analysis and data, visit the EP5.13 Security Council Proposal and this brief explanation provided by @snowdot.
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth. Read the full report here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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@Premm.eth announced the move of the ENSIP process into a formal process in the GitHub repository. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback or get involved by contacting @nxt3d on X. A well-attended meetup at ETHCC discussed these developments. Check out the GitHub repository here.
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Nick Lionis presenting a hack from ETHGlobal
QUADB revolutionizes decentralized data management with structured namespaces, fine-grained access control, encryption, and decentralized storage. It uses tokens and private quadratic voting for fair distribution to the best datasets. Key features include visualization of ENS names and subnames, the ability to encrypt and decrypt data without onchain transactions, and private voting with quadratic funding. Learn more at QUADB | ETHGlobal.
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Nameful Presentation
@alextnetto.eth presented ‘Nameful’, a project aimed at simplifying domain registration. Users can choose where to store domain data and customize their profile while waiting for confirmations. Currently, Nameful uses an offchain resolver, but the standard can be implemented by any gateway. The test site is available here.
The company behind the app, Blockful, is working on an ENSIP and will integrate feedback from ETHCC. The final spec will be available in the ENSIPs repository. Check out the Blockful Roadmap. For more details, visit Nameful and ERC-5559
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Blockful.eth Highlights H1 2024 Achievements
Blockful.eth has announced the successful completion of several projects in the first half of 2024. Highlighted in their recent Mirror.xyz post, Blockful’s advancements are a testament to their team’s dedication. More details are available in their H1 2024 summary on Mirror.xyz.
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EFP Service Provider Report Q1/Q2 2024
The Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) detailed its use of ENS DAO service provider streaming funds for Q1 and Q2 of 2024. Transparency and accountability are emphasized. The financials show $205,745.85 in income from ENS DAO streams and $61,954.39 in expenses. Progress includes nearing the launch of main components and ongoing development. Full report and details on the Forum.
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NameStone Q2 Update
NameStone has been funded by ENS DAO for over five months. The Q2 update covers platform statistics, the launch of ENSPro, a collaboration with Columbia GSB, and the upgrade of TeamNick to an EVM gateway. For more details, read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions. Read the full report here.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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ETHMexico has secured funding from the perpetual Public Goods bounty, ensuring continuous support for valuable initiatives. Leading up to the main event in September, several community-supported events are planned. Notably, Public Goods steward @vegayp is slated to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ETHMexico conference.
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John Hoopes presented Astral.Global, which offers open-source tools for location-based apps on the decentralized web, enabling a new vertical to emerge. They are developing a location proof protocol and a spatial registry/database that supports multiple geographic feature types. For more details, check their docs.
Their Logbook allows users to register location proofs and attach evidence to prove they are not spoofing their location. Astral.Global aims to create functionality that can do everything in one line of Solidity. They are applying for a large grant and are seeking feedback.
For more information, visit them on:
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Leticiaferraz.eth has recently completed writing 8 articles focusing on the purpose and impact of large grants, how the funds are used, and the technology involved. This series covers the Q4 2023 grantees. For detailed insights, you can read the articles on the ENS DAO Grants page. Additionally, feedback is welcome on the forum post regarding the large grant winner articles, which can be found here.
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The Public Goods Working Group will be sponsoring and be present at ETH Tokyo, supporting the hackathon and judging from August 23-26. For more information, visit the ETH Tokyo website.
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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. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs Update: ENS Rebrand, EthCC, ETHGlobal
Community Updates: Uni.eth, Gnosis Pay, Fileverse collaborative docs
Meta-Governance: Endowment Report, Voting Period Results
Ecosystem: Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants, Hacker Pack activation
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.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
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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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . 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 completed migration to The Graph Network. 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 Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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Makoto delivered a talk at EthCC titled “ENSv2 for the Multichain World,” exploring the future of ENS in a multichain environment. Dive into the insights and watch the full talk here. — 07.10.24
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Check out Domico’s insightful talk on the new ENS rebrand, “Designing ENS for a Better Internet,” delivered at EthCC. Dive into the details and watch the full presentation here. - 07.10.24
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Alexander Urbelis, General Counsel of ENS, discusses their efforts to safeguard ENS users and the Web3 ecosystem from web2-based attacks. Highlighting collaboration with key figures and sharing insights on addressing malicious domains. Dive into the full discussion here. — 07.12.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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ENS Radio: Ecosystem Higlights operator.io & ENSPro — 07.03.24
ENS Radio: Fileverse’s Collaboration Tools — 07.10.24
ENS Watercooler: Khori.eth and Esk3nder.eth — 07.12.24
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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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Yinka from Fleek demonstrates how to connect any .eth name to your site effortlessly in a new video. Learn how to set up your domain quickly and efficiently. Watch the tutorial here. — 07.03.24
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Gnosis Pay teamed up with EthCC to offer limited edition cards for attendees, featuring ENS domain integration. Attendees could customize their card with an ENS name for a unique touch. Full details here. — 07.03.24
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Uniswap has integrated an ENS-powered username system into their mobile app. They recently granted early access to their Uniswap extension to the first 100k registered uni.eth usernames. Download the Uniswap app to claim your free ENS subname and enjoy a seamless onchain identity experience. — 07.05.24
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Fileverse has integrated ENS to enable real-time collaboration on decentralized documents through dDocs. Use your ENS for seamless identity verification on mobile and desktop, with peer-to-peer and end-to-end encryption. Start collaborating now. — 07.10.24
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Namespace reports having minted over 700 gotbased.eth subnames in a single day. Review the subname collection ‘gotbased.eth’ now. — 07.10.24
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3DNS invites the community to register their Superchain Identity at chain.box! As the new identity layer of the Optimism Collective, Superchain Identity offers seamless domain management and trading on leading NFT marketplaces. — 07.12.24
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Vision has partnered with 3DNS to offer tokenized DNS names, now live on Vision and tradable as onchain assets. Supported TLDs include .com, .xyz, .box, and over 420 more. Additionally, Vision has teamed up with NameFi. Namefi NFTs represent DNS ownership on the blockchain and are tradable on Vision, supporting 329 TLDs. — 07.04.24
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Vitalik.eth recently spoke at the Modular Summit, providing an example of how a decentralized web browser could function using ENS. Watch the full talk here. — 07.12.24
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Brantly.eth has announced an invitation for users to drop their ENS names for potential inclusion in the Recommendations seed list for the Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) app. The ENS name must be set as the Primary Name and have an avatar. Learn more about the Ethereum Follow Protocol. — 07.15.24
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Hidayath.eth has introduced a new template at WebHash.com for building decentralized startup websites. Launch your startup site in a decentralized way with ENS domains, 3DNS, and Box Domains. Explore the new template and get started here. — 07.15.24
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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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Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
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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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June 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: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci.eth on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth.
Read the full report here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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The ENSIP process is moving into a formal process on GitHub. Check out the new repository here. Community feedback is crucial—please provide any and all feedback to @premm.eth.
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Resolver Works has released its Q2 2024 report, highlighting significant advancements in ENS integrations, improved resolver performance, and enhanced security measures.
Read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions.
Read the full report here.
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@clowes.eth reported updates on the EVMv2 Gateway, focusing on documentation and onboarding material. For more details, visit the GitHub repository.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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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. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post. — 06.17.24
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Shouvik Ghosh from the University of Munich presented the TUM Blockchain club, founded as a non-profit, student-run organization with around 45 members. They are organizing the 2nd annual TUM Blockchain Conference on September 12-13 in Munich, aiming to connect students, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
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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. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr):
ENS Labs Update: ENSv2, Rebranding, ENSjs Library Refactor
Community Updates: Base Subnames, OP Fault Proof, Console Proposal
Meta-Governance: Financial Report, New Proposals, Kanban Board
Ecosystem: Labs Updates, Service Provider Updates, Project Presentations
Public Goods: Large Grants, ETHMexico Presentation, Rotki Highlight
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 1 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 1, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
Note: A minimum of 100k $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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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.
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 June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 1. — 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 1. — 05.31.24
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ENS will be present at 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. The ENS DAO Ecosystem Working Group is supporting the Hackathon with a $10k sponsorship in prize money. Details will be available soon on the ETHGlobal Brussels site. — 06.04.24
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ENS has introduced the ENSv2 Project Plan, outlining detailed phases for the next generation of ENS. The plan aims to extend ENS to Layer 2, redesigning the protocol’s architecture from the ground up to final implementation. It is divided into five phases and includes a comprehensive technical design document and FAQ.
The ENSv2 Project Plan page will be regularly updated with the latest progress and developments. View the plan here. — 06.20.24
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Pavel Losev from ENS Labs presented “Bringing ENS to Daily Internet Use” at the Swarm Summit. The presentation highlighted how ENS-powered websites can be natively integrated into computers without requiring gateways, enhancing user experience and security. For more information on implementing these integrations, visit the ETH DNS GitHub repository 1. — 06.21.24
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ENS Labs announced an FAQ for ENSv2 to address community concerns about the impact on current ENS names and the platform’s future. The FAQ provides answers to common questions, ensuring transparency and clarity. For more details, visit ENSv2 FAQ. — 06.21.24
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ENS is hosting an exciting event at ETHCC to unveil its new brand. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at the refreshed ENS identity. The event promises to be a highlight of the conference, celebrating the evolution of the ENS ecosystem.
Sign up for the ENS event here and join us for the Brussels celebration! — 06.26.24
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The ENSjs library is now 11% smaller with 67 fewer dependencies, improving efficiency and download times. The new version promises faster performance and reduced bundle size. For more details, visit the ENSjs v4.0.0 Release Notes. — 06.28.24
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ENS Watercooler: Jefflau.eth & Marta.eth — 06.21.24
ENS Radio: Console — 06.19.24
ENS Radio: ENSv2 Project Plan — 06.20.24
ENS Radio: Blockscout — 06.26.24
ENS Watercooler: Nick.eth and Khori.eth — 06.28.24
ENS Radio: Ecosystem Higlights operator.io & ENSPro — 07.03.24
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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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Namespace announced their ENS plugin for web3.js has been downloaded approximately 440 times in just two months. The plugin facilitates ENS registrations, record management, and resolution. The download trend shows significant user engagement, underscoring the plugin’s utility. Try it out here. — 06.18.24
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Interface announced support for Farcaster identities, following Farcaster’s migration to ENS subdomains for improved UX and ecosystem composability. ENS subdomains are stored offchain, enhancing user experience and broader composability. Interface now fully supports these features. — 06.19.24
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Vision has rolled out an update enhancing the social features on Vision profiles. Users can now easily display their social media, email, and website links by setting their records. Profiles can include a bio or description displayed prominently above these buttons. Check out the new features and set up your profile to show off your unique style. For more details, visit Vision. — 06.24.24
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Namestone.xyz published a blog detailing the ENS DAO’s robust transparency initiatives. The report highlights open governance meetings and public forums aimed at enhancing community trust and engagement in decentralized decision-making. For more details, visit ENS DAO Transparency Blog. — 06.24.24
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JustaName launched their ENS subname management and community platform. This new service allows users to manage their ENS subnames efficiently, fostering community building in the Web3 space. For more details, visit JustaName. — 06.25.24
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Namespace announces ENS on Base, enabling users to mint/manage subnames quickly. Stored on Base blockchain, they are resolvable, unruggable, and functional. Leveraging L2 solutions, this ensures security, decentralization, and low gas fees. Public codebase available: GitHub. — 06.27.24
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Slobo.eth launches ENSPro, simplifying Ethereum address management with free, gasless offchain ENS subnames. Set up in 2 minutes for improved privacy and organization. Create up to 1,000 subnames, edit/manage them without gas fees. Ideal for company wallets, degen wallets, and more. Learn more: ENSPro.xyz 1. — 06.27.24
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ENS.Auction is a new platform for ENS auctions. It features an upfront dynamic fee based on a bonding curve to limit noise and encourage realistic valuations. Bidding starts every Friday and extends through the weekend. For more details, visit ENS Auction. — 06.29.24
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Vitalik.eth posted a new article emphasizing the importance of ENS in Web3 as the most useful and important NFTs. He discusses the necessity of Ethereum’s slot-and-epoch architecture for applications like ENS and keystores. While a 12-second block time suffices for some applications, others require this specific architecture. The three types of “slots” in this context are:
An Ethereum-native slot-and-epoch architecture
Server preconfirmations
Committee preconfirmations
For a detailed explanation, visit Vitalik’s Blog. — 06.30.24
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Speak.3Z announced the integration of ENS Domains with the 3num Labs protocol, allowing wallet addresses and ENS names to seamlessly coexist with existing contacts. This innovation supercharges the native address book, supporting Web3 identifiers and normalizing secure communications. For more details, visit Speak.3Z. — 07.01.24
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Clowes.eth announced the launch of the Optimistic Fault Proof gateway at op-gateway.unruggable.com. The gateway runs a flexible virtual machine for proving L2 state on L1. Documentation will be available soon. Users can try resolving using the gateway at opdemo.eth. — 07.01.24
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Steve (@NFTbark) announced that ENS Domains is now a sponsor of the “Coffee with Captain” podcast. Hosted by Steve and Chris Jourdan, the podcast will feature a “More You Know” segment three times a week, powered by ENS. This collaboration aligns with real builders in the Web3 space, highlighting ENS’s significant role. — 07.01.24
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@Castig has proposed transitioning the ENS community from Discord to Console.xyz. This new platform offers ENS and SIWE identity verification, group chat, live video and audio spaces, and event pages. Key benefits include converting Twitter followers into emails to build a direct relationship owned by the ENS DAO, 100% native ENS user verification, and capabilities to securely read onchain data and issue BASE loyalty NFTs. Console.xyz, which supports ENS domains natively and aligns with Web3 principles, aims to enhance the ENS ecosystem. Community members are encouraged to support the proposal by signing here or leaving feedback in the discussion. — 07.02.24
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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 |
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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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here 1. — 07.01.24
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[5.9.1][Social] Funding Request: ENS Meta-Governance Working Group
Meta-Governance is seeking funding to support DAO-wide operations, including Working Groups, treasury management, and governance initiatives. This request aligns with Rule 10.1.1 of the Working Group Rules, and amendments introduced in EP 4.8, and includes vesting contracts as per EP 5.8.
Vote: Snapshot
Results: 98.98% approval
Transaction: None
[5.10][Social] Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council Members
Following EP5.7’s approval, this proposal confirms 8 Security Council members to protect ENS from governance attacks by canceling malicious proposals. The council operates under a 4/8 multisig configuration and has a 2-year veto power. A For/Against/Abstain vote will confirm the members, with a quorum of 1 million votes needed.
Vote: Snapshot
Results: 99.99% approval (excluding abstentions)
Transaction: None
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Corina Pascu recently demoed Dhive.io, a promising new tool for aggregating onchain and offchain governance data, aimed at simplifying information for regular users. Dhive.io has officially indexed ENS data and offers a popular feature that allows users to subscribe to DAO updates through a decentralized push notification protocol.
You can watch the demo and provide feedback via the forum post.
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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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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci via Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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ENS Labs Updates by @gregskril
Graph Migration
ENS Labs has implemented a subgraph used to track records set to names, sub-names, and other data points. A rate limit has recently been added, so users are encouraged to sign up for a new API key to avoid errors.
EthCC
ENS Labs is hosting a social event on the first day of EthCC. Attendees can look forward to an upcoming rebrand announcement. For more details and to RSVP, visit x.com.
EthGlobal
Join the upcoming hackathon at EthGlobal by signing up here.
ENSv2 Roadmap
The ENSv2 roadmap is now available, providing a detailed breakdown of the project phases and ongoing developments. Key resources include the ENSv2 Roadmap and the FAQ site.
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Project Highlights by @hidayath.eth
hidayath.eth presented, WebHash, a project which tokenizes decentralized websites for ENS and DNS domains. Create subdomains and add records via the UI, with support from Resolver Works. Tokenize websites on IPFS, transfer ownership, and view on OpenSea.
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Namespace (@cap)
Namespace is now offering free minting of subnames on Base through base.namespace.tech. The platform allows users to mint from a variety of subnames, add records, and mint fully functional ENS names. The project is currently hosted on GitHub and plans to launch on other Layer 2 solutions. Additionally, Namespace has developed the ENS Namespace Plugin, which is nearing 500 downloads.
Resolver Works (@slobo.eth)
Resolver Works introduced ENSPro.xyz for personal, gasless subname management. Add, edit, and remove subnames without gas fees using an offchain resolver. Retains text records and supports multiple subnames per ETH address.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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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. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post. — 06.17.24
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Bricia Guzman presented ETHMexico, a key event for Ethereum developers in Yucatan near Cancun, expecting 600-800 attendees. ETHMexico is building rapport with ENS and would like to collaborate, focusing on sponsorships and impact measurement. More info: Event Report, Event Video.
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The ENS DAO Public Goods Working Group awarded Rotki 50k USDC for developing an open-source solution to track and analyze crypto and traditional finance portfolios. The detailed article explores the features of Rotki’s portfolio manager. For more details, visit ENS DAO Grants.
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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. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs: ETHCC Recap, Bitwise offers subnames
Community: Etherscan expands ENS support, ENS in Coinbase Ad
Meta-Gov: Voting Results, Endowment H1 Report
Ecosystem: Project Presentations, Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants Series, DAO Tokyo
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.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable | ||
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable | ||
Security Council | Social | ||
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social | ||
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social | ||
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable | ||
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable | ||
Security Council | Executable |
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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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . 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 completed migration to The Graph Network. 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 Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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ENS Labs unveiled the new ENS rebrand at EthCC 2024, providing attendees with an exclusive look at the revamped website and distributing new branded merch. They hosted an unconference to discuss ENSv2 and participated in the ETHGlobal Hackathon, offering prizes and distributing free ENS names to all hackers. — 07.17.24
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ENS took over the streets of Brussels during EthCC week with new billboards promoting decentralized identity. — 07.22.24
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ENS has partnered with Bitwise to enhance transparency for their new Ethereum ETF using subnames of ethw.bitwise.eth. Bitwise is assigning subnames to all addresses holding onchain assets backing their ETF, making ETHW the most crypto-native ETF. — 07.23.24
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ENS is now live on Linea. This integration simplifies blockchain interactions, enabling Linea users to register and manage ENS names seamlessly. Read more on the ENS Blog. — 07.30.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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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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Utopia Labs has upgraded their offramps.eth service, allowing users to claim personal ENS subdomains like utopia.sendmeusdc.eth. This new feature enables direct USDC transfers to bank accounts through the ENS protocol. Learn more and claim your ENS subdomain at offramps.utopialabs.com. Currently, only Ethereum Mainnet is supported, with more chains to be added soon. — 07.16.24
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ENS is now supported on multiple Etherscan block explorers including: Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Scroll, and Taiko, as spotted by @slobo.eth. This expansion highlights the collaboration with Etherscan, enhancing the utility and accessibility of ENS across various platforms. — 07.16.24
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Coinbase’s latest advertisement prominently features an ENS domain, MisterMiggles.eth, showcasing the growing integration and recognition of ENS in mainstream platforms. This highlights the collaboration between Coinbase and ENS to promote decentralized identity. — 07.17.24
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Fileverse offers real-time collaboration between anons on ddocs.new. This free platform is free from third parties, data capture, and accounts. Recently, they shared a community collab doc during an ENS domains space. Explore the benefits of decentralized collaboration on ddocs.new. — 07.18.24
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Suhail Kakar breaks down the ENS Protocol in a simple, easy-to-understand way. ENS acts like a phone book for the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrency using simple names instead of long addresses, create digital identities, and access decentralized websites. This explainer helps users understand how ENS works and its benefits. — 07.18.24
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3DNS Inc and Box Domains have introduced Superchain Identity on Optimism through ‘chain.box’, bridging Web2 and Web3. This new feature integrates DNS subdomains with ENS domains, enhancing the connectivity and functionality of decentralized identities. — 07.19.24
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GasHawk has integrated emoji.eth into their savings calculator on gashawk.io. Users can now input their emoji.eth domain to see potential savings on gas fees. This feature aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in on-chain transactions. — 07.22.24
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Cointelegraph featured ENS Founder and Lead Developer, Nick Johnson, in “How Ethereum’s ICO changed the crypto landscape.” Curious about Nick’s thoughts and memories of Ethereum on its 10th anniversary? Read the full article here. — 07.23.24
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WebHash.eth and the ENS community have reached 2,071 WebHash Templates NFTs minted. These NFTs represent decentralized website templates, showcasing the creativity and innovation of the community. Congratulations to all creators and supporters involved in this achievement. — 07.23.24
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3DNS has successfully brought over 20,000 DNS domains onchain, marking a significant milestone in domain tokenization. This achievement highlights the growing adoption and integration of DNS domains within the blockchain ecosystem. — 07.24.24
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DAO stewards @simona_pop and @slobo.eth joined ENS radio to discuss their collaboration with ETHGlobal, which offers 2024 ETHGlobal event hackers the chance to mint or renew free ENS domains. This initiative, supported by the Public Goods and Ecosystem Working Groups, aims to streamline the registration process for developers. Hackers can claim their free web3 username through the Hacker Pack. For more details, visit ETHGlobal Packs and listen back to the Space here. — 07.24.24
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Greg registered his ENS name, goodbreadbygreg.eth, specifically for the Good Bread by Greg event on Base. This onchain bakery offers bread orders to be picked up in NYC. Learn more at goodbread.nyc. — 07.25.24
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NameHash Labs developed NameGuard to enhance ENS protection and usability. NameGuard conducts a 12-point inspection to identify risks and limitations of ENS names, defends against impersonation attacks, and filters fake ENS NFTs. New features include ENS auto-renewal, webfont support, and a profile completion score to boost engagement. These updates ensure a secure and efficient user experience in the web3 ecosystem. For more details, visit: NameGuard. — 07.29.24
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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 |
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| 5pm UTC | Thursday |
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The Q2 2024 ENS DAO Working Group Spending Summary reports a total expenditure of $693k across all groups.
Working Group | Amount (USDC) | Amount (ETH) | Purpose |
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Ecosystem | 370,018 | 0.67 | Bug bounties, hackathons, grants, and events |
Meta-Governance | 153,905 | 0 | Compensation, DAO tooling, and bylaw drafting |
Public Goods | 108,500 | 15.5 | Grants and hackathons |
For more details, visit read the Working Group Spending Summary.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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Want to shape the future of the decentralized web? Participate in the ENS DAO! As an ENS token holder, you can influence the ecosystem, vote on and support innovative projects, propose ideas, and collaborate with the community. Learn more about the governance process here and get started with the ENS DAO Dashboard here.
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The new ENS DAO homepage on Tally is now live, offering a sleek and comprehensive interface for DAO governance. Head to tally.ensdao.org to explore and participate in the governance process.
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June 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: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 99.90% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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EP5.13 for the Security Council garnered significant interest, attracting 322 voters—the highest turnout for an onchain proposal this year, marking a 232% increase over the previous proposal. Despite a slightly lower voting power of 1,429,972 compared to the annual average, this proposal highlights the importance of increased voter participation, driven mainly by lower-power voters. A notable 88.48% of the voting power came from the top 10 voters. For detailed analysis and data, visit the EP5.13 Security Council Proposal and this brief explanation provided by @snowdot.
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth. Read the full report here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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@Premm.eth announced the move of the ENSIP process into a formal process in the GitHub repository. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback or get involved by contacting @nxt3d on X. A well-attended meetup at ETHCC discussed these developments. Check out the GitHub repository here.
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Nick Lionis presenting a hack from ETHGlobal
QUADB revolutionizes decentralized data management with structured namespaces, fine-grained access control, encryption, and decentralized storage. It uses tokens and private quadratic voting for fair distribution to the best datasets. Key features include visualization of ENS names and subnames, the ability to encrypt and decrypt data without onchain transactions, and private voting with quadratic funding. Learn more at QUADB | ETHGlobal.
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Nameful Presentation
@alextnetto.eth presented ‘Nameful’, a project aimed at simplifying domain registration. Users can choose where to store domain data and customize their profile while waiting for confirmations. Currently, Nameful uses an offchain resolver, but the standard can be implemented by any gateway. The test site is available here.
The company behind the app, Blockful, is working on an ENSIP and will integrate feedback from ETHCC. The final spec will be available in the ENSIPs repository. Check out the Blockful Roadmap. For more details, visit Nameful and ERC-5559
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Blockful.eth Highlights H1 2024 Achievements
Blockful.eth has announced the successful completion of several projects in the first half of 2024. Highlighted in their recent Mirror.xyz post, Blockful’s advancements are a testament to their team’s dedication. More details are available in their H1 2024 summary on Mirror.xyz.
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EFP Service Provider Report Q1/Q2 2024
The Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) detailed its use of ENS DAO service provider streaming funds for Q1 and Q2 of 2024. Transparency and accountability are emphasized. The financials show $205,745.85 in income from ENS DAO streams and $61,954.39 in expenses. Progress includes nearing the launch of main components and ongoing development. Full report and details on the Forum.
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NameStone Q2 Update
NameStone has been funded by ENS DAO for over five months. The Q2 update covers platform statistics, the launch of ENSPro, a collaboration with Columbia GSB, and the upgrade of TeamNick to an EVM gateway. For more details, read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions. Read the full report here.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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ETHMexico has secured funding from the perpetual Public Goods bounty, ensuring continuous support for valuable initiatives. Leading up to the main event in September, several community-supported events are planned. Notably, Public Goods steward @vegayp is slated to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ETHMexico conference.
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John Hoopes presented Astral.Global, which offers open-source tools for location-based apps on the decentralized web, enabling a new vertical to emerge. They are developing a location proof protocol and a spatial registry/database that supports multiple geographic feature types. For more details, check their docs.
Their Logbook allows users to register location proofs and attach evidence to prove they are not spoofing their location. Astral.Global aims to create functionality that can do everything in one line of Solidity. They are applying for a large grant and are seeking feedback.
For more information, visit them on:
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Leticiaferraz.eth has recently completed writing 8 articles focusing on the purpose and impact of large grants, how the funds are used, and the technology involved. This series covers the Q4 2023 grantees. For detailed insights, you can read the articles on the ENS DAO Grants page. Additionally, feedback is welcome on the forum post regarding the large grant winner articles, which can be found here.
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The Public Goods Working Group will be sponsoring and be present at ETH Tokyo, supporting the hackathon and judging from August 23-26. For more information, visit the ETH Tokyo website.
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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. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs Update: ENS Rebrand, EthCC, ETHGlobal
Community Updates: Uni.eth, Gnosis Pay, Fileverse collaborative docs
Meta-Governance: Endowment Report, Voting Period Results
Ecosystem: Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants, Hacker Pack activation
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.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
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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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . 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 completed migration to The Graph Network. 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 Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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Makoto delivered a talk at EthCC titled “ENSv2 for the Multichain World,” exploring the future of ENS in a multichain environment. Dive into the insights and watch the full talk here. — 07.10.24
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Check out Domico’s insightful talk on the new ENS rebrand, “Designing ENS for a Better Internet,” delivered at EthCC. Dive into the details and watch the full presentation here. - 07.10.24
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Alexander Urbelis, General Counsel of ENS, discusses their efforts to safeguard ENS users and the Web3 ecosystem from web2-based attacks. Highlighting collaboration with key figures and sharing insights on addressing malicious domains. Dive into the full discussion here. — 07.12.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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ENS Radio: Ecosystem Higlights operator.io & ENSPro — 07.03.24
ENS Radio: Fileverse’s Collaboration Tools — 07.10.24
ENS Watercooler: Khori.eth and Esk3nder.eth — 07.12.24
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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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Yinka from Fleek demonstrates how to connect any .eth name to your site effortlessly in a new video. Learn how to set up your domain quickly and efficiently. Watch the tutorial here. — 07.03.24
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Gnosis Pay teamed up with EthCC to offer limited edition cards for attendees, featuring ENS domain integration. Attendees could customize their card with an ENS name for a unique touch. Full details here. — 07.03.24
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Uniswap has integrated an ENS-powered username system into their mobile app. They recently granted early access to their Uniswap extension to the first 100k registered uni.eth usernames. Download the Uniswap app to claim your free ENS subname and enjoy a seamless onchain identity experience. — 07.05.24
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Fileverse has integrated ENS to enable real-time collaboration on decentralized documents through dDocs. Use your ENS for seamless identity verification on mobile and desktop, with peer-to-peer and end-to-end encryption. Start collaborating now. — 07.10.24
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Namespace reports having minted over 700 gotbased.eth subnames in a single day. Review the subname collection ‘gotbased.eth’ now. — 07.10.24
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3DNS invites the community to register their Superchain Identity at chain.box! As the new identity layer of the Optimism Collective, Superchain Identity offers seamless domain management and trading on leading NFT marketplaces. — 07.12.24
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Vision has partnered with 3DNS to offer tokenized DNS names, now live on Vision and tradable as onchain assets. Supported TLDs include .com, .xyz, .box, and over 420 more. Additionally, Vision has teamed up with NameFi. Namefi NFTs represent DNS ownership on the blockchain and are tradable on Vision, supporting 329 TLDs. — 07.04.24
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Vitalik.eth recently spoke at the Modular Summit, providing an example of how a decentralized web browser could function using ENS. Watch the full talk here. — 07.12.24
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Brantly.eth has announced an invitation for users to drop their ENS names for potential inclusion in the Recommendations seed list for the Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) app. The ENS name must be set as the Primary Name and have an avatar. Learn more about the Ethereum Follow Protocol. — 07.15.24
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Hidayath.eth has introduced a new template at WebHash.com for building decentralized startup websites. Launch your startup site in a decentralized way with ENS domains, 3DNS, and Box Domains. Explore the new template and get started here. — 07.15.24
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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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Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
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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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June 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: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci.eth on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth.
Read the full report here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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The ENSIP process is moving into a formal process on GitHub. Check out the new repository here. Community feedback is crucial—please provide any and all feedback to @premm.eth.
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Resolver Works has released its Q2 2024 report, highlighting significant advancements in ENS integrations, improved resolver performance, and enhanced security measures.
Read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions.
Read the full report here.
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@clowes.eth reported updates on the EVMv2 Gateway, focusing on documentation and onboarding material. For more details, visit the GitHub repository.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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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. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post. — 06.17.24
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Shouvik Ghosh from the University of Munich presented the TUM Blockchain club, founded as a non-profit, student-run organization with around 45 members. They are organizing the 2nd annual TUM Blockchain Conference on September 12-13 in Munich, aiming to connect students, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
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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. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr):
ENS Labs Update: ENSv2, Rebranding, ENSjs Library Refactor
Community Updates: Base Subnames, OP Fault Proof, Console Proposal
Meta-Governance: Financial Report, New Proposals, Kanban Board
Ecosystem: Labs Updates, Service Provider Updates, Project Presentations
Public Goods: Large Grants, ETHMexico Presentation, Rotki Highlight
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 1 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 1, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
Note: A minimum of 100k $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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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.
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 June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent 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 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 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 1. — 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 1. — 05.31.24
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ENS will be present at 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. The ENS DAO Ecosystem Working Group is supporting the Hackathon with a $10k sponsorship in prize money. Details will be available soon on the ETHGlobal Brussels site. — 06.04.24
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ENS has introduced the ENSv2 Project Plan, outlining detailed phases for the next generation of ENS. The plan aims to extend ENS to Layer 2, redesigning the protocol’s architecture from the ground up to final implementation. It is divided into five phases and includes a comprehensive technical design document and FAQ.
The ENSv2 Project Plan page will be regularly updated with the latest progress and developments. View the plan here. — 06.20.24
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Pavel Losev from ENS Labs presented “Bringing ENS to Daily Internet Use” at the Swarm Summit. The presentation highlighted how ENS-powered websites can be natively integrated into computers without requiring gateways, enhancing user experience and security. For more information on implementing these integrations, visit the ETH DNS GitHub repository 1. — 06.21.24
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ENS Labs announced an FAQ for ENSv2 to address community concerns about the impact on current ENS names and the platform’s future. The FAQ provides answers to common questions, ensuring transparency and clarity. For more details, visit ENSv2 FAQ. — 06.21.24
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ENS is hosting an exciting event at ETHCC to unveil its new brand. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at the refreshed ENS identity. The event promises to be a highlight of the conference, celebrating the evolution of the ENS ecosystem.
Sign up for the ENS event here and join us for the Brussels celebration! — 06.26.24
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The ENSjs library is now 11% smaller with 67 fewer dependencies, improving efficiency and download times. The new version promises faster performance and reduced bundle size. For more details, visit the ENSjs v4.0.0 Release Notes. — 06.28.24
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ENS Watercooler: Jefflau.eth & Marta.eth — 06.21.24
ENS Radio: Console — 06.19.24
ENS Radio: ENSv2 Project Plan — 06.20.24
ENS Radio: Blockscout — 06.26.24
ENS Watercooler: Nick.eth and Khori.eth — 06.28.24
ENS Radio: Ecosystem Higlights operator.io & ENSPro — 07.03.24
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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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Namespace announced their ENS plugin for web3.js has been downloaded approximately 440 times in just two months. The plugin facilitates ENS registrations, record management, and resolution. The download trend shows significant user engagement, underscoring the plugin’s utility. Try it out here. — 06.18.24
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Interface announced support for Farcaster identities, following Farcaster’s migration to ENS subdomains for improved UX and ecosystem composability. ENS subdomains are stored offchain, enhancing user experience and broader composability. Interface now fully supports these features. — 06.19.24
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Vision has rolled out an update enhancing the social features on Vision profiles. Users can now easily display their social media, email, and website links by setting their records. Profiles can include a bio or description displayed prominently above these buttons. Check out the new features and set up your profile to show off your unique style. For more details, visit Vision. — 06.24.24
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Namestone.xyz published a blog detailing the ENS DAO’s robust transparency initiatives. The report highlights open governance meetings and public forums aimed at enhancing community trust and engagement in decentralized decision-making. For more details, visit ENS DAO Transparency Blog. — 06.24.24
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JustaName launched their ENS subname management and community platform. This new service allows users to manage their ENS subnames efficiently, fostering community building in the Web3 space. For more details, visit JustaName. — 06.25.24
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Namespace announces ENS on Base, enabling users to mint/manage subnames quickly. Stored on Base blockchain, they are resolvable, unruggable, and functional. Leveraging L2 solutions, this ensures security, decentralization, and low gas fees. Public codebase available: GitHub. — 06.27.24
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Slobo.eth launches ENSPro, simplifying Ethereum address management with free, gasless offchain ENS subnames. Set up in 2 minutes for improved privacy and organization. Create up to 1,000 subnames, edit/manage them without gas fees. Ideal for company wallets, degen wallets, and more. Learn more: ENSPro.xyz 1. — 06.27.24
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ENS.Auction is a new platform for ENS auctions. It features an upfront dynamic fee based on a bonding curve to limit noise and encourage realistic valuations. Bidding starts every Friday and extends through the weekend. For more details, visit ENS Auction. — 06.29.24
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Vitalik.eth posted a new article emphasizing the importance of ENS in Web3 as the most useful and important NFTs. He discusses the necessity of Ethereum’s slot-and-epoch architecture for applications like ENS and keystores. While a 12-second block time suffices for some applications, others require this specific architecture. The three types of “slots” in this context are:
An Ethereum-native slot-and-epoch architecture
Server preconfirmations
Committee preconfirmations
For a detailed explanation, visit Vitalik’s Blog. — 06.30.24
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Speak.3Z announced the integration of ENS Domains with the 3num Labs protocol, allowing wallet addresses and ENS names to seamlessly coexist with existing contacts. This innovation supercharges the native address book, supporting Web3 identifiers and normalizing secure communications. For more details, visit Speak.3Z. — 07.01.24
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Clowes.eth announced the launch of the Optimistic Fault Proof gateway at op-gateway.unruggable.com. The gateway runs a flexible virtual machine for proving L2 state on L1. Documentation will be available soon. Users can try resolving using the gateway at opdemo.eth. — 07.01.24
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Steve (@NFTbark) announced that ENS Domains is now a sponsor of the “Coffee with Captain” podcast. Hosted by Steve and Chris Jourdan, the podcast will feature a “More You Know” segment three times a week, powered by ENS. This collaboration aligns with real builders in the Web3 space, highlighting ENS’s significant role. — 07.01.24
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@Castig has proposed transitioning the ENS community from Discord to Console.xyz. This new platform offers ENS and SIWE identity verification, group chat, live video and audio spaces, and event pages. Key benefits include converting Twitter followers into emails to build a direct relationship owned by the ENS DAO, 100% native ENS user verification, and capabilities to securely read onchain data and issue BASE loyalty NFTs. Console.xyz, which supports ENS domains natively and aligns with Web3 principles, aims to enhance the ENS ecosystem. Community members are encouraged to support the proposal by signing here or leaving feedback in the discussion. — 07.02.24
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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 |
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| 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:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here 1. — 07.01.24
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[5.9.1][Social] Funding Request: ENS Meta-Governance Working Group
Meta-Governance is seeking funding to support DAO-wide operations, including Working Groups, treasury management, and governance initiatives. This request aligns with Rule 10.1.1 of the Working Group Rules, and amendments introduced in EP 4.8, and includes vesting contracts as per EP 5.8.
Vote: Snapshot
Results: 98.98% approval
Transaction: None
[5.10][Social] Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council Members
Following EP5.7’s approval, this proposal confirms 8 Security Council members to protect ENS from governance attacks by canceling malicious proposals. The council operates under a 4/8 multisig configuration and has a 2-year veto power. A For/Against/Abstain vote will confirm the members, with a quorum of 1 million votes needed.
Vote: Snapshot
Results: 99.99% approval (excluding abstentions)
Transaction: None
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Corina Pascu recently demoed Dhive.io, a promising new tool for aggregating onchain and offchain governance data, aimed at simplifying information for regular users. Dhive.io has officially indexed ENS data and offers a popular feature that allows users to subscribe to DAO updates through a decentralized push notification protocol.
You can watch the demo and provide feedback via the forum post.
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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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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci via Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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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:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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ENS Labs Updates by @gregskril
Graph Migration
ENS Labs has implemented a subgraph used to track records set to names, sub-names, and other data points. A rate limit has recently been added, so users are encouraged to sign up for a new API key to avoid errors.
EthCC
ENS Labs is hosting a social event on the first day of EthCC. Attendees can look forward to an upcoming rebrand announcement. For more details and to RSVP, visit x.com.
EthGlobal
Join the upcoming hackathon at EthGlobal by signing up here.
ENSv2 Roadmap
The ENSv2 roadmap is now available, providing a detailed breakdown of the project phases and ongoing developments. Key resources include the ENSv2 Roadmap and the FAQ site.
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Project Highlights by @hidayath.eth
hidayath.eth presented, WebHash, a project which tokenizes decentralized websites for ENS and DNS domains. Create subdomains and add records via the UI, with support from Resolver Works. Tokenize websites on IPFS, transfer ownership, and view on OpenSea.
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Namespace (@cap)
Namespace is now offering free minting of subnames on Base through base.namespace.tech. The platform allows users to mint from a variety of subnames, add records, and mint fully functional ENS names. The project is currently hosted on GitHub and plans to launch on other Layer 2 solutions. Additionally, Namespace has developed the ENS Namespace Plugin, which is nearing 500 downloads.
Resolver Works (@slobo.eth)
Resolver Works introduced ENSPro.xyz for personal, gasless subname management. Add, edit, and remove subnames without gas fees using an offchain resolver. Retains text records and supports multiple subnames per ETH address.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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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. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post. — 06.17.24
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Bricia Guzman presented ETHMexico, a key event for Ethereum developers in Yucatan near Cancun, expecting 600-800 attendees. ETHMexico is building rapport with ENS and would like to collaborate, focusing on sponsorships and impact measurement. More info: Event Report, Event Video.
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The ENS DAO Public Goods Working Group awarded Rotki 50k USDC for developing an open-source solution to track and analyze crypto and traditional finance portfolios. The detailed article explores the features of Rotki’s portfolio manager. For more details, visit ENS DAO Grants.
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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. 👋
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
 | 4pm UTC | Thursday |
 | 5pm UTC | Thursday |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
 | 4pm UTC | Thursday |
 | 5pm UTC | Thursday |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
| 4pm UTC | Thursday |
| 5pm UTC | Thursday |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
| 4pm UTC | Thursday |
| 5pm UTC | Thursday |
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