ENS Labs Update: Transitions, integrations, ETHGlobal NYC
Save the Date: ENS Happy Hour — 09/23
Community Updates: Jefflau.eth, Tanrikulu.eth, and Matoken.eth advocating ENS
Meta-Governance: Endowment updates
Public Goods: Advocating p256 precompile EVM support
Ecosystem: Unruggable Names, 3DNS.box, 1W3
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday)
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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ENS Happy Hour: September 23
ETHGlobal NYC: September 22-24
Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
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Streamlining DAO Voting
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains momentum in the governance forum the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
EP4.1 — Approve further actions and strategies for the Endowment (PASSED)
Draft — Refund .eth names affected by normalization updates (September vote tentatively scheduled)
EP 4.x — [Executable] Fund the Endowment (second tranche) (September vote tentatively scheduled)
For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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⚠️ CAUTION:
There has recently been an emergence of phishing websites targeting the ENS community. Please be aware that @ensdomains and @ENS_DAO are the sole official social accounts affiliated with ENS. Any other accounts purporting to be ENS or affiliated with it are counterfeit. Your safety is paramount, exercise vigilance!
Khori.eth announced a series of team updates for ENS Labs, including new leadership roles and departures. @Leon is now the head of engineering, @Marta is in charge of business development, @Sadaf.eth leads marketing as well as other areas, and @Esk3nder.eth has joined to oversee product and strategy. Core developers Nick, Jeff, and Makoto remain on the team. New additions include @Evanmoyer.eth as community manager and @Ms.Avery as operations associate. Alisha.eth and Vincent (aka Zadok7.eth) have stepped down from the core team, although both have made significant contributions to governance and community engagement.
As ENS Labs moves towards decentralization, Khori.eth noted that the organization will become progressively less involved in the daily operations of ENS DAO, encouraging the community to take a more active role in its leadership. — 09.05.23
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ENS and XMTP have teamed up to offer a tech-savvy experience at this month’s ETHGlobal hackathon in NYC. This partnership extends XMTP’s previous collaboration with Coinbase Wallet at ETH Paris, where users could conveniently order items through ENS and pay with USDC in chats, all without incurring gas fees.
Developers can order a wide range of items, both physical (e.g., Red Bull, pizza, toothpaste) and digital (including Base and Polygon testnet ETH, Lens NFTs, exclusive POAPs, and more), without the need for additional identity or payment information to prevent fraud or misuse. XMTP’s cryptographic signature ensures the authenticity of both the sender and receiver in the chat. This innovative secure wallet messaging system has versatile applications, including the elimination of credit card fees for small international purchases, streamlining in-chat orders and payments. — 09.07.23
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The dApplingNetwork has recently introduced support for Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names, streamlining the process of linking your ENS name to your website. The user-friendly feature allows for a quick transition from a GitHub repository to an operational ENS site in just three minutes. Once the app is deployed, users can simply input their ENS name and click “add.” They then select the “set contenthash” option, which initiates a transaction on the ENS contract, setting the contenthash field to their project’s IPNS name. Although this step requires a gas fee, future updates to the site are automatic and gas-free. Any code merged into the main branch will be immediately reflected on the ENS site, ensuring it always showcases the most recent changes. — 08.30.23
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Mailchain’s new free tool, ___.tryENS.eth , allows instant creation of temporary ENS names without Ethereum gas fees. Ideal for events like hackathons, these domain names auto-expire after 48 hours but can be re-registered. The tool is versatile, facilitating easy sharing of Ethereum addresses and enabling user-friendly names for workshops and dApp testing. To get started, visit the website and follow the simple steps to claim your name. — 09.05.23
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Jefflau.eth is advocating for a progressively decentralized approach to user identity management on ENS. He suggests initially onboarding users with a zero-cost username through EIP-3668 and ENS wildcard to provide a seamless user experience. This strategy is exemplified by farcaster’s fname system, which lets users create a subname that is controlled by a farcaster server, avoiding the need for an on-chain transaction. Users can later switch to their own ENS names or mint their usernames on Layer 2. The goal is to offer a full range of options that ease user onboarding while preserving decentralization and user sovereignty. All of this would be built upon the ENS infrastructure. — 09.08.23
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Tanrikuli.eth discussed EIP-3668, at DappConn in Berlin. The protocol significantly enhances ENS by providing a unified identity across multiple blockchains. Utilizing CCIP, users can register a domain on a ‘home’ blockchain, which is then automatically propagated to other supported chains. In a hypothetical example, two core smart contracts could be deployed on the home blockchain. These contracts would use CCIP to update other blockchains when a new domain is registered, maintaining a global domain registry. Consequently, all ENS instances across different blockchains stay synchronized, enabling universal name-to-address lookups. Through CCIP, users could have a single, unified identity across the entire Ethereum ecosystem, eliminating the need for multiple registrations or less secure alternatives. — 09.12.23
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During YAP Global’s offsite in France, the team hosted Makoto, where they discussed the “how,” “why,” and history of Ethereum, providing a holistic perspective of the ecosystem. Read the review of Makoto’s talk at YAP Global. — 09.04.23
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Q3/Q4 Lead Working Group Stewards + Secretary Appointment
Appointments:
MetaGovernance – @katherine.eth
ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
Public Goods – @coltron.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
Note: Working Group Budgets for Q3/Q4 are linked within each respective row.
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@Karpatkey delivered the weekly update. The endowment, valued at 28 million dollars, has nearly 100% capital utilization. Their August report is delayed due to a minor bug, but is expected soon. Plans for the second tranche of the endowment are underway, with a vote scheduled for the September DAO Voting Window. Initially fully invested in Lido, the endowment aims to diversify, targeting a short-term 70:30 composition and a long-term 50/30/20 distribution across various pools. — 09.05.23
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@Khori.eth outlined significant core team changes and delved into the organization’s financial status. Leadership transitions included Leon taking over as head of engineering, Sadaf leading in-house marketing and overseeing support and events, Marta stepping into the role of business development, and Eskender leading product and strategy. The team welcomed Evan as the new community manager and Avery as a full-time operations associate while acknowledging the departures of Alisha.eth and Vincent, also known as Zadok7.eth.
Financially, ENS Labs receives an annualized stream of approximately $4.1 million from its governing DAO, with 65% allocated for development compensation. The organization faced higher-than-anticipated legal fees, particularly in efforts to secure the eth.link domain. Due to the sensitive and ongoing nature of these legal matters, limited information could be disclosed. ENS Labs is also exploring insurance options, including director insurance, to manage future legal needs and confirmed that its bookkeeping is on course for the 2023 report, due in June 2024. — 09.05.23
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Discussion on how to support builders developing core Ethereum upgrades are underway. After EIP-7212 Pull Request was successfully merged into Ethereum’s GitHub repository, the primary point of debate has become whether to use a verification method or a recovery interface for its implementation. Core Ethereum developers recommend initially implementing the new EIP in Layer 2 solutions before rolling it out on mainnet.@avsa has stated that this could represent a significant advancement for the Ethereum ecosystem. Beyond financial support, he noted that assistance for the Request for Proposals (RFP) could also extend to mentorship and help in navigating the political and social hurdles of securing EIP approval.
More information can be found within the discussion thread. The authors behind EIP-7212 are Ethylene Studio, and additional discussions on this topic can be found at the Ethereum Magicians Forum under the section dedicated to EIP-7212 for secp256r1 Curve Support. Further insights can also be gleaned from Alex Van de Sande’s tweet, which was posted after the most recent discussion call. — 08.29.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Core developers are in the midst of rolling out a significant update to the ownership management feature in their Manager app, with the launch expected in the upcoming weeks. Alongside this, contracts have been successfully deployed on Sepolia, and there is a planned transition to the latest public testnets by September 15th. In a strategic move to improve their testing capabilities, ENS Labs has switched its end-to-end testing framework from Cypress to Playwright.
To accelerate project deployments, the team has introduced a Web 3 starter kit that is built on Next.js and made publicly available on GitHub for community review and use. Ethereum (ETH) has been set as the default payment method for financial transactions during the registration phase. Furthermore, the company has implemented a range of bug fixes and system improvements to elevate the overall performance and user experience. — 09.07.23
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Unruggable Names presented advancements in their project aimed at facilitating more affordable and accessible ENS subname registrations via Layer 2 (L2) solutions, such as Optimism. The technical features highlighted included the implementation of ERC4337, utilization of NameWrapper, and the ETH Reg controller. During a live demo, the team demonstrated how subnames can be registered and configured on Layer 2. Thomas also introduced an ‘ENS Whois’ tool available on ethtools.com for easy viewing of these newly created subnames.
The project aims to make ENS names central to the creation of smart accounts in the future by integrating ENS name registration directly into the smart account creation process. This would streamline user experience by offering a one-click, potentially gasless process. Other technical aspects like cross-chain gateways, L2 compatibility, and rollups were discussed. Additional information and demonstrations can be found on their website optimism-demo.unruggablenames.com and the project’s GitHub repository at GitHub - unruggable-labs/L2-ens. — 09.07.23
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3DNS.box announced the company’s objective to integrate existing web domains onto blockchain technology. They aim to provide a seamless user experience to attract traditional domain customers and are also working on specialized solutions for bulk domain management. The operation will feature a dual-system, where an off-chain registrar becomes read-only once a domain has been migrated on-chain. 3DNS.box is addressing challenges related to allowing multiple wallets to manage domains and is working on custom implementations, such as with Gnosis Safe. A beta version is set to launch next week, with existing domains expected to be transferable on-chain shortly after the rollout. — 09.07.23
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Note: The Ecosystem Working Group offers Term 4 Grants to fund projects that contribute to the ENS ecosystem. Applications are accepted continuously via the DeForm platform. The evaluation period is approximately four weeks, and those not awarded can reapply later.
1W3, a decentralized web platform, has secured a $10,000 USDC grant from the Ecosystem Working Group to advance its work in the ENS ecosystem. Designed as a censorship-resistant alternative to linktree, the platform enables users to build a digital hub for their creations. The grant will support innovations in ENS name use and adoption. Key features include a community-driven “link in bio” builder and IPNS integration for gas-free updates, essentially making 1W3 a decentralized CMS for ENS. The platform automates the linking of the latest IPFS CID to ENS names, simplifying the user experience. 1W3 also allows ENS domain owners to designate “managers” to build and link websites on their behalf. It has also made setting resolvers for ENS names more user-friendly. — 09.02.23
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋🏻
ENS Labs Update: CY 2022 Financial Report
Save the Date: ENS Happy Hour — 09/23
Community Updates: NameSys launches on Mainnet, ENS merchandise now available
Meta-Governance: Small Grants update, Endaoment review, validator diversity
Public Goods: Grantee highlights (SheFi), hackathons, discussing public goods funding
Ecosystem: Gasless DNSSEC updates, ENS on Swarm, new grantees
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday) — beginning on August 1st.
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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ENS Happy Hour: September 23
ETHGlobal NYC: September 22-24
Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
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Streamlining DAO Voting
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals within a voting period. Please note that some proposals are still under review and subject to change. Voting periods will be scheduled regularly, preferably at the end of each month.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains popularity in the governance forum, the stewards, along with alisha.eth, will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
EP4.1 — Approve further actions and strategies for the Endowment (PASSED)
Draft — Refund .eth names affected by normalization updates (September vote tentatively scheduled)
Note: The Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
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ENSIP-14: Platform Source Parameter. — 07.24.23
Extend ENS DAO to EIP-4824. — 07.21.23
For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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@khori.eth, Executive Director of ENS Labs, has shared a succinct CY 2022 financial report — they have been rigorously updating financial records, finalizing catch-up bookkeeping for 2020 and 2021, and are currently in the process of completing and auditing its books for 2022 with the help of a Singapore-based accounting firm.
In their CY 2022 financial update, a significant point of concern has been the higher-than-expected legal expenses. To address this, ENS Labs is actively collaborating with Meta-Gov stewards to strategize on the legal needs of the ENS DAO.
Review the report: ENS Labs 2022 Financials — 08.25.28
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ENS rolled out a series of updates to enhance functionality and user experience. They’ve introduced a public roadmap to keep the community abreast of completed, ongoing, and upcoming initiatives. Wallet support has expanded to include Ledger and Argent, making the service more versatile. The ENS Manager App now features a “grace period” display in the “more” tab and allows users to add their Telegram handles to their profiles. Other tweaks include improved transaction handling, especially for canceled and replaced transactions.
The team page has been updated, a Universal resolver deployed, and ENS contracts have also been introduced to the Sepolia testnet. ENS has launched its own blog platform, adding new features and organizing content, including podcasts and town hall meetings, in one place. ENSjs, the JavaScript library for ENS, has reached functional completeness, and the focus is now on stability and environment compatibility. Several bug fixes and other updates, including UI enhancements and support for special characters, have also been implemented.
Review: ENS Web Update — July 2023 — 08.15.23
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NameStone, an ENS subdomain provider, announced support for Mailchain a Web3 communication layer with a focus on email. This integration allows anyone to send email to subname holders, wallet-to-wallet, direct from the community page. — 08.16.23
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Interface, a social app designed to aggregate and humanize wallet activities across various blockchain networks, protocols, and platforms, announced support for ENS; users are now able to see ENS text records and socials on Interface. — 08.17.23
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Skiff, a private, end-to-end encrypted Web3 work suite, announced support for Skiff Mail with ENS subdomains. — 08.28.23
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Spaces: P2P Payments with Eco x Beam x ENS — 08.16.23
Spaces: NameStone & Offchain ENS Names — 08.23.23
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@NameSys has officially launched on Mainnet, introducing several upgrades and new features since its Beta version. Notable enhancements include Global Storage for all names in a user’s wallet and the option to use an HTTP Gateway instead of the default IPFS network. The company has also released a Comprehensive Guide, offering step-by-step instructions for using the NameSys Client. While the platform has identified two current limitations—lack of support for emoji domains and NFT Avatars in the eip155:1/erc721:0x format—these issues are slated for prompt resolution in upcoming updates. Users are encouraged to report any bugs via the Github page linked in the client interface. — 08.25.23
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r1der.eth, a web developer, UX/UI Designer, and ENS optimist shared their vision for what ENS Names listed on iPhone’s Phone App may look like; we are ready for this future! — 08.16.23
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Ledger, a hardware wallet provider, recently featured ENS on their Ledger Academy series. This is a must read if you are new to the cryptocurrencies and are looking to understand the advantage of using ENS as compared to a non-legibile hexadecimal address. Read it now. — 08.23.2023
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ENS Merchandise is now available for purchase at ensmerchshop.xyz — developed by General Magic, a full-service Web3 design and development agency, the store features shirts, hoodies, hats, and coffee mugs. Merchandise can be purchased in either fiat or crypto through Coinbase Commerce, shop now. — 08.18.23
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Q3/Q4 Lead Stewards + Secretary Appointment
Appointments:
Meta-Governance – @katherine.eth
Public Goods – @Coltron.eth
Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
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The Meta-Governance stewards encourage the ENS community to participate in improving the Protocol by visiting ens.canny.io; it serves as a dedicated platform to collect user feedback, feature requests, integrations, and bug reports. The tool’s upvoting feature, when widely utilized, can significantly boost community involvement and development. Members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards have visibility over submissions, and will work to ensure the appropriate parties are notified of submissions. — 08.03.23
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The redesign of the Small Grants initiative is currently in progress, with the next round expected to kick off in the first week of September. The submission period will last approximately 10 days, followed by a 4-5 day window for voting. Instead of using POAP tokens, ERC1155 tokens will be used in the upcoming round.
To combat delegate fatigue and voter apathy, the frequency of the small grants period will be changed to every other month, beginning in September. — 08.22.23
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@Karpatkey has shared a review of the Endowment’s progress since its initiation in March 2023, following the execution of EP 3.4: Fund the Endowment (first tranche). As of July 2023, the Endowment has $29.8M in non-custodial assets under management, 88.8% capital utilization, an APY of 3.37%, and monthly farming results of $82,265.
Pending approval, Karpatkey will initiate the Endowment’s second tranche by proposing a new transfer of 16,000 ETH. For a in-depth review, see Karpatkey H1 2023 Review for Endowment. — 08.22.23
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As mentioned in Karpatkey’s review, part of the strategic plan focuses on diversifying the staked ETH and collaborating with new protocols to achieve long-term, low-risk growth. Active monitoring and research are underway to explore alternative investment options, and proposals that align with the company’s risk appetite and overall objectives will be presented for consideration. — 08.22.23
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SheFi, a recipient of a Large Grant from the Public Goods working group, aims to foster greater inclusivity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector through its three pillars: education, experimentation, and community. The organization offers a 13-week comprehensive crypto education program and recently held SheFi Summit Paris 2023, an event featuring web3 activities and a successful collaboration with POAP. Their upcoming plans include hosting a mini SheFi summit at Devconnect and utilizing their grant funding to develop governance-related educational content.
Headed by Maggie Love, who places high value on diverse perspectives in governance, SheFi invites potential collaborators to reach out and explore opportunities for synergy. Watch the talks from their recent SheFi Summit on YouTube to get further insights into their initiatives. — 08.22.23
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Sponsored by the Public Goods Working Group, this bounty aims to foster innovation in the way digital identities are stored, used, and interacted with on the blockchain. The challenge invites developers to submit projects that align with specified technical frameworks like ERC-3668: CCIP READ or ERC-4337 and other Account Abstraction primitives.
While the bounty is particularly interested in ideas that can integrate with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), it is open to any project that meets the criteria and resonates with the overarching ethos. To be considered, submissions must include a detailed project description with team member details, a link to the publicly visible source code, and a 2-3 minute demo video that offers a tangible illustration of how the implementation advances the field of decentralized identities. Apply here. — 08.22.23
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The Working Group continues its discussion on maintaining a robust approach towards the funding of Public Goods projects — with a focus on funding projects based on specific objectives and standards which may align thematically with Ethereum Improvement Proposals. The discussion is open and all are welcome to participate. — 08.22.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Gasless DNSSEC has been successfully deployed on the Sepolia test network, with contracts verified on Etherscan and current compatibility for .com and .xyz domains. The deployment can be viewed through a specific GitHub PR, and comprehensive documentation covering user flow, frontend guidelines, and other aspects will be available soon. While a minor gateway bug has been discovered, it doesn’t necessitate a contract update. — 08.24.23
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Costanza Gallo & Viktor Toth from Swarm, a decentralised data storage and distribution technology, presented a technical overview of the technology. They are proposing to move the ENS Registry data off-chain with the consideration of a bounty reward. Unlike ENS resolution (managed onchain), Swarm operates off-chain through a peer-to-peer network, facilitating reduced fees and enhanced scalability. — 08.16.23
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eth.limo is a pioneering ENS gateway focused on privacy and enhanced user experience for accessing decentralized web (dWeb) applications and content. Designed to ensure strong privacy guarantees, eth.limo refrains from logging IP addresses and employs measures to block Google’s FLoC algorithm, which otherwise tracks users’ browsing activities.
The platform offers various features to enhance performance and reliability, such as support for .art domain name resolution, partnerships for IPFS pinning, and backend optimizations to reduce content caching time. With its latest updates, eth.limo has achieved significant growth, handling up to 1.5 million requests per hour—a staggering 1300% increase from the previous year. The platform’s future plans include multi-region CDN deployment, IPFS clustering, and the development of ENS resolution and DNS resolver applications. — 08.16.23
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NameSys is revolutionizing the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) landscape by offering a gasless, autonomous platform for storing ENS records off-chain. Utilizing a custom resolver called CCIP2 and integrating IPNS with CCIP-Read, the platform allows for free ENS record updates and dynamic avatars. This addresses the key challenge of high gas fees usually associated with on-chain updates. Security is front and center, as users can create IPNS keypairs securely without involving third-party services, ensuring data integrity. The platform also brings innovative features like dynamic avatars and programmable addresses and is developing additional functionalities such as private payments and dApp store redirects. NameSys is setting a new standard for secure, free, and dynamic ENS record management, making it accessible for enthusiasts at all levels. — 08.28.23
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋🏻
ENS Labs Updates: new hires, philanthropy efforts, requests for feedback
ENS Integrations: Blockscan, Namestone, .XYZ
Community Updates: Google acknowledges ENS Innovation
Proposals: EP4.1 passed, ENS Invalid Name Refund Proposal
Meta-Governance: Endaoment dashboard, security advisory, treasury diversification
Public Goods: Rethinking ENS Small Grants
Ecosystem: ENSIP-14, affiliate marketing, Gasless DNSSEC
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday) — beginning on August 1st.
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals within a voting period. Please note that some proposals are still under review and subject to change. Voting periods will be scheduled regularly, preferably at the end of each month.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains popularity in the governance forum, the stewards, along with alisha.eth, will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
Note: The Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
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ENSIP-14: Platform Source Parameter. — 07.24.23
Extend ENS DAO to EIP-4824. — 07.21.23
Note: For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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In the lead-up to World Humanitarian Day on August 19th, ENS Labs is partnering with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) — a global first-response humanitarian support organization. Full details of this partnership can be found in their official announcement.
Here are the key details:
Donation Address: The IRC’s official donation address is rescueorg.eth. This facilitates direct on-chain contributions.
ENS Labs Contribution: They’ve kickstarted the campaign with a generous donation of $25,000 USDC equivalent. They encourage the broader community to contribute as well.
Donation Period: The fundraising drive will run from August 14th to August 19th. To show your support, direct your donations to rescueorg.eth.
Transparency Collaboration: In a move towards greater transparency, the IRC, in association with Nansen, has launched a Real-Time Dashboard. This dashboard offers a live view into on-chain donations, enhancing both accountability and visibility for donors and nonprofits.
Nansen’s collaboration signifies a notable advancement in promoting transparency in philanthropy. Their system not only displays transactions in and out but also fosters a heightened sense of accountability among donors and nonprofits. Join the cause. Make your impact by donating to rescueorg.eth. — 08.14.23
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The monthly ENS Web Update is now available to review. They've released a public roadmap, categorizing tasks as completed, in progress, or upcoming. Ledger and Argent wallet support have been integrated. Noteworthy enhancements include displaying the grace period and adding Telegram handles to profiles. Improved transaction management, an updated team page, and deployment updates are also part of recent progress. ENSjs development is focused on stability, and upcoming updates involve technical insights into ENS on Layer 2 solutions and bug fixes. Notably, transaction modals now close on changes, and issues like emoji name display and Chinese character rendering have been resolved. ENS is also launching its own blog platform for streamlined content organization and additional content formats. — 08.15.23
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ENS Labs has recently announced new roles and hires:
Evanmoyer.eth, host of ENS Interviews, recently announced their new position at ENS Labs as Community Manager — “contributing to ENS is a huge passion of mine, and I’m looking forward to taking on a bigger role in the community!” — 08.07.23
ENS Labs has soft-announced the ENS Blog, a publication dedicated to educating the community on all things ENS. @zadok7 will take on a new role as the Blog’s Writer and Editor. Stay tuned for the official release date. — 08.07.23
@Leon, developer at ENS Labs has transitioned to Head of Engineering, while @Esk3nder.eth has become Head of ENS Labs Product and Strategy, now working full-time. — 08.10.23
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ENS Labs is particpating in Encode Club’s “Future of Blockchain University Hackathon”. Up to $5000 USD equivalent of bounties are available to projects that use ENS as part of their stack. For more information, visit Encode Club. — 08.05.23
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@taytems is seeking feedback on the ENS profile record specification, detailing text records to be displayed anywhere an ENS profile is. Leave feedback on ENSIP-XX: Profile Text Records Pull Request. — 08.02.23
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ENS names now have an eth.xyz profile, which can also double as a Bluesky social media handle. These profiles act as landing pages for decentralized identities, allowing customization for wallet addresses, websites, NFT collections, and more. Append “.xyz” to your .eth name to access your .xyz profile. Feedback can be sent via X or through email. Detailed instructions are available on the .XYZ blog. — 08.11.23
Note: Subdomains have a different URL and cannot be used as Bluesky usernames.
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Etherscan has launched Blockscan Chat Mobile App, which enables wallet-to-wallet messaging using an ENS name. The app is available on both Android and iOS. For more information, visit Etherscan. — 08.07.23
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Namestone, an ENS subdomain provider, has integrated Converse and XMTP to superchargedecentralized conversations right from the community page. — 08.11.23
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@serenae has built a proof-of-concept for bulk subname operations — available for review. The proof of concept addresses the need to streamline multi-subnames creation without individual approvals, allows wrapping and burning permissions on pre-existing subnames post-launch, and synchronizes expiry dates after extending the parent name. — 08.11.23
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Spaces: Messaging with XMTP x Coinbase Wallet x ENS — 08.08.23
Unchained: Ethereum Name Service Explained: A Guide to .ETH Domains — 08.01.23
Google: How four companies are boosting Web3 innovation with Blockchain Node Engine — 08.14.23
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Google Cloud recently spotlighted ENS Labs’ dedication to ensuring the longevity and relevance of NFTs in its blog. Highlighting the value of Google Cloud’s Blockchain Node Engine, Muhammed Tanrikulu, Senior Software Engineer at ENS Labs, mentioned its superior performance and its pivotal role in ensuring timely data retrieval for the Metadata Service. Alberto Martin from Web3 Product at Google further emphasized the collaboration via a tweet:
Google Cloud Blockchain node engine is used in many ways, #ensdomains #thirdweb have been some of our initial BNE customers. If you want to learn more on how we are working together, head to the @googlecloud blog and read more. — Alberto Martin (@AlbertoMartinP) — 08.14. 23
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@dr3a.eth spun up a thread on @matoken.eth’s presentation: ‘ENS for the multichain world’; with over 24k impressions on this thread (let alone all the others), their consistent, high signal-to-noise broadcasts make for concise breakdowns which address the needs of the ENS community perfectly. — 08.07.23
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@delray have introduced a new, free tool for ENS profiles, enabling users to seamlessly upload content without the need to interact with IPFS or manually add text records. Designed with newcomers in mind, the tool aims to offer an intuitive experience, despite some limitations. Currently in the testing phase, feedback from users on both goerli and mainnet is welcome. Try Flux now. — 08.09.23
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@zadok7 recently unearthed a Wordpress plug-in which enables WordPress admin. log in with Ethereum. Powered by RainbowKit, the plug in allows users to log in with Ethereum, insert a RainbowKit Login block, set a required token balance from login, and sync ENS text records to WordPress, among other things. Try the plug-in today. — 08.10.23
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Namestone, a gasless ENS subdomain provider, published a very helpful comic illustrating ENS’ utility using a library analogy. Namestone specializes in gasless ENS subdomains. If you’re looking for a solution to issue gasless subdomains to your community, get in touch with the Namestone team on X. — 08.07.23
Q3/Q4 Lead Stewards + Secretary Appointment:
Appointments:
Meta-Governance – @katherinewu
Public Goods – @Coltron.eth
Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
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The Meta-Governance stewards encourage the ENS community to participate in improving the Protocol by visiting ens.canny.io; it serves as a dedicated platform to collect user feedback, feature requests, integrations, and bug reports. The tool’s upvoting feature, when widely utilized, can significantly boost community involvement and development. ENS Labs and Working Group stewards have visibility over submissions, and will work to ensure the appropriate parties are notified of submissions. — 08.03.23
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A new Executable Proposal has been drafted by @alisha.eth and @matoken.eth, the proposal focuses on issuing refunds for fees spent on .eth names that may be negatively affected by updates to the name normalization standard passed in EP 3.7, which relates to ENSIP-15: Name Normalization. Alisha will poll delegates to get an idea of what option they would support being included in an Executable Proposal. If there is no consensus, a Temp Check may be posted on the ENS Snapshot space. The proposal may be put to a vote by the end of August, if not September. — 08.10.23
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@Nick.eth recently addressed a technical issue present in the ethregistrar controller, which also impacts the Namewrapper — they have prepared a solution that, if deployed, would introduce a new admin contract to shield against any possible exploitation. Implementing this patch introduces added complexity to contracts, however. Amounting to an increase of 3,000 gas, which translates to an added cost of 28c at 50 gwei.
Meta-Governance stewards encourage discourse to address the issue at large, the goal with which is to collect feedback and subsequently initiate an off-chain temp check to determine the best approach. The ENS Community, especially those with relevant technical experience, are urged to actively participate: to comment on threads, engage in conversations, reflect on the matter, and put forth discussion topics sooner rather than during the voting period. — 08.01.23
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Karpatkey, DAO treasury and risk management, have issued the ENS Endaoment dashboard, featuring a detailed outlook on overall treasury management including balance overview, treasury mix, token allocation and more. They’ve published a Dune Dashboard as well, which details Governance analytics and aims to be an open and consolidated source of information about governance data. The financial report will be available both on the forum and on the Karpatkey website. Check out this helpful thread by @cap for a detailed breakdown — 08.09.23
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@5pence.eth initiated a discussion regarding the diversification into Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) beyond Lido Protocol. The primary focus was understanding the goals, especially in light of the newly approved endowment strategies.
Here’s a concise summary of the discussion:
The current plan is to gradually shift the stakeETH position into Rocketpool.
The immediate objective is to maintain a portfolio with 20% in Rocketpool and 80% in Lido. This distribution is mainly influenced by liquidity considerations.
A more extensive debate took place about Lido’s market share and its implications for network risk.
@Nick.eth strongly advocated for validator diversity. He stressed the importance decentralization and recommended considering other trustworthy staking providers. @alextnetto.eth pointed out that spreading across multiple LSTs might help in reducing slippage. Stewards are considering a soft proposal to limit up to 50% allocation to LSTs to prevent asset concentration. Karpatkey took the responsibility to analyze the potential implications of capping Lido’s share at 50%. They will further investigate its feasibility and safety aspects and provide feedback. — 08.08.23
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Historically, small grants have placed a significant demand on delegates. The objective is to devise new voting methods for these grants, independent of delegates who’ve already contributed to Working Group funding decisions.
Key Takeaways:
Voting Mechanism: Investigate non-ENS token-dependent voting.
Sybil Security: Utilize Gitcoin passport and multiple layers of sybil resistance.
Integration: Combine voting with platforms like Snapshot and maintain specific ENS records.
Engaging Voters: Engage diverse groups, from builders to developers and prior grant winners, in the voting process.
Snapshot & POAP Strategy: Incorporate a blend of Snapshot, weighted POAPs, and approval voting. Aim to condense POAP categories to 2-3 types.
Timeline: September is the targeted month for rollout, with a focus on potentially implementing a POAP strategy.
Looking ahead, Working Group stewards will work to asses past strategies’ effectiveness and aim for a sybil-resistant voting method that encourages high-impact, high-context contributors to participate in the voting rounds, irrespective of their $ENS balance. Alisha.eth has opened a thread where ENS community members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. — 08.08.23
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The Public Goods Working Group is proud to sponsor the “Funding The Commons” event. Following the success of a similar event they’ve hosted in Paris, they are now bringing the event to Berlin. To learn more, visit their website — fundingthecommons.io. This event features a virtual hackathon where hackers can take on challenges and earn bounties. The stewards are currently seeking collaborators for a specific bounty related to Public Goods. If interested, reach out to @Coltron.eth for more information. — 08.08.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Discussion on ENSIP-14 continues; originally proposed by @avsa as an on-chain source parameter which tracks how platforms register names, the conversation eventually evolved into a broader affiliate program which would incentivize individuals or entities to promote ENS and drive more registrations and renewals. @lightwalker.eth has since led discussion on the topic and has suggested to open further discourse on the matter on separate, regularly held meetings. More detail about the proposal can be found here as well as some further insight from @taytems on its implementation. — 08.06.23
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As L2 scaling solutions gain ecosystem adoption, the importance of Primary Names as a “Web 3 username” comes into focus. @Premm.eth has presented a comprehensive proposal emphasizing the adoption of off-chain primary names. This proposal also introduces a fallback system, which can function either off-chain, on L2, or L1. However, the technical nuances still need clarity. It’s recommended that a dedicated session be scheduled to delve deeper into the technical aspects of primary names. Follow the discussion. — 08.10.23
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Gasless DNSSEC is nearing its test phase on the testnet. This feature will introduce Gasless Imports, allowing users to import domain names without the burden of gas fees, which currently range between $200 to $500. The significance of enabling gasless imports for DNS and the capability to set primary names across multiple chains cannot be overstated. Such advancements could greatly enhance the adoption and value proposition of ENS. — 08.10.23
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The Ecosystem Working Group has funded the ENS DAO Newsletter, with an allocation of 18,000 USDC for its operational costs through the remainder of the term — ensuring consistent and top-tier updates for the community. The newsletter will now be published bi-weekly (Tuesday) at 11 am Eastern Time on the forum, Paragraph and on the DAOs socials (tl;dr). Editorials and translation efforts have been momentarily paused to focus on showcasing pivotal developments within the ENS and Ethereum landscapes. — 08.10.23
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Femi - adebimpe.xyz introduced the Persona platform, inspired by Nouns and emphasizing community engagement with DAO-like structures. Members assume roles denoted by guild tags, which confer specific community access. Users can manage multiple personas, each linked to a guild tag. Active participation boosts persona reputation, enhancing community influence.
The platform lets users create their own communities or DAOs, determine community tokens, enlist members, and form guilds, with an auction feature for fundraising. Persona uniquely integrates with ENS for metadata and offers NFT-based avatar customization. Femi aims to launch Persona publicly late this year or early next. — 08.10.23
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋🏻
ENS Labs Update: Transitions, integrations, ETHGlobal NYC
Save the Date: ENS Happy Hour — 09/23
Community Updates: Jefflau.eth, Tanrikulu.eth, and Matoken.eth advocating ENS
Meta-Governance: Endowment updates
Public Goods: Advocating p256 precompile EVM support
Ecosystem: Unruggable Names, 3DNS.box, 1W3
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday)
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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ENS Happy Hour: September 23
ETHGlobal NYC: September 22-24
Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
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Streamlining DAO Voting
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains momentum in the governance forum the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
EP4.1 — Approve further actions and strategies for the Endowment (PASSED)
Draft — Refund .eth names affected by normalization updates (September vote tentatively scheduled)
EP 4.x — [Executable] Fund the Endowment (second tranche) (September vote tentatively scheduled)
For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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⚠️ CAUTION:
There has recently been an emergence of phishing websites targeting the ENS community. Please be aware that @ensdomains and @ENS_DAO are the sole official social accounts affiliated with ENS. Any other accounts purporting to be ENS or affiliated with it are counterfeit. Your safety is paramount, exercise vigilance!
Khori.eth announced a series of team updates for ENS Labs, including new leadership roles and departures. @Leon is now the head of engineering, @Marta is in charge of business development, @Sadaf.eth leads marketing as well as other areas, and @Esk3nder.eth has joined to oversee product and strategy. Core developers Nick, Jeff, and Makoto remain on the team. New additions include @Evanmoyer.eth as community manager and @Ms.Avery as operations associate. Alisha.eth and Vincent (aka Zadok7.eth) have stepped down from the core team, although both have made significant contributions to governance and community engagement.
As ENS Labs moves towards decentralization, Khori.eth noted that the organization will become progressively less involved in the daily operations of ENS DAO, encouraging the community to take a more active role in its leadership. — 09.05.23
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ENS and XMTP have teamed up to offer a tech-savvy experience at this month’s ETHGlobal hackathon in NYC. This partnership extends XMTP’s previous collaboration with Coinbase Wallet at ETH Paris, where users could conveniently order items through ENS and pay with USDC in chats, all without incurring gas fees.
Developers can order a wide range of items, both physical (e.g., Red Bull, pizza, toothpaste) and digital (including Base and Polygon testnet ETH, Lens NFTs, exclusive POAPs, and more), without the need for additional identity or payment information to prevent fraud or misuse. XMTP’s cryptographic signature ensures the authenticity of both the sender and receiver in the chat. This innovative secure wallet messaging system has versatile applications, including the elimination of credit card fees for small international purchases, streamlining in-chat orders and payments. — 09.07.23
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The dApplingNetwork has recently introduced support for Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names, streamlining the process of linking your ENS name to your website. The user-friendly feature allows for a quick transition from a GitHub repository to an operational ENS site in just three minutes. Once the app is deployed, users can simply input their ENS name and click “add.” They then select the “set contenthash” option, which initiates a transaction on the ENS contract, setting the contenthash field to their project’s IPNS name. Although this step requires a gas fee, future updates to the site are automatic and gas-free. Any code merged into the main branch will be immediately reflected on the ENS site, ensuring it always showcases the most recent changes. — 08.30.23
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Mailchain’s new free tool, ___.tryENS.eth , allows instant creation of temporary ENS names without Ethereum gas fees. Ideal for events like hackathons, these domain names auto-expire after 48 hours but can be re-registered. The tool is versatile, facilitating easy sharing of Ethereum addresses and enabling user-friendly names for workshops and dApp testing. To get started, visit the website and follow the simple steps to claim your name. — 09.05.23
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Jefflau.eth is advocating for a progressively decentralized approach to user identity management on ENS. He suggests initially onboarding users with a zero-cost username through EIP-3668 and ENS wildcard to provide a seamless user experience. This strategy is exemplified by farcaster’s fname system, which lets users create a subname that is controlled by a farcaster server, avoiding the need for an on-chain transaction. Users can later switch to their own ENS names or mint their usernames on Layer 2. The goal is to offer a full range of options that ease user onboarding while preserving decentralization and user sovereignty. All of this would be built upon the ENS infrastructure. — 09.08.23
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Tanrikuli.eth discussed EIP-3668, at DappConn in Berlin. The protocol significantly enhances ENS by providing a unified identity across multiple blockchains. Utilizing CCIP, users can register a domain on a ‘home’ blockchain, which is then automatically propagated to other supported chains. In a hypothetical example, two core smart contracts could be deployed on the home blockchain. These contracts would use CCIP to update other blockchains when a new domain is registered, maintaining a global domain registry. Consequently, all ENS instances across different blockchains stay synchronized, enabling universal name-to-address lookups. Through CCIP, users could have a single, unified identity across the entire Ethereum ecosystem, eliminating the need for multiple registrations or less secure alternatives. — 09.12.23
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During YAP Global’s offsite in France, the team hosted Makoto, where they discussed the “how,” “why,” and history of Ethereum, providing a holistic perspective of the ecosystem. Read the review of Makoto’s talk at YAP Global. — 09.04.23
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Q3/Q4 Lead Working Group Stewards + Secretary Appointment
Appointments:
MetaGovernance – @katherine.eth
ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
Public Goods – @coltron.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
Note: Working Group Budgets for Q3/Q4 are linked within each respective row.
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@Karpatkey delivered the weekly update. The endowment, valued at 28 million dollars, has nearly 100% capital utilization. Their August report is delayed due to a minor bug, but is expected soon. Plans for the second tranche of the endowment are underway, with a vote scheduled for the September DAO Voting Window. Initially fully invested in Lido, the endowment aims to diversify, targeting a short-term 70:30 composition and a long-term 50/30/20 distribution across various pools. — 09.05.23
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@Khori.eth outlined significant core team changes and delved into the organization’s financial status. Leadership transitions included Leon taking over as head of engineering, Sadaf leading in-house marketing and overseeing support and events, Marta stepping into the role of business development, and Eskender leading product and strategy. The team welcomed Evan as the new community manager and Avery as a full-time operations associate while acknowledging the departures of Alisha.eth and Vincent, also known as Zadok7.eth.
Financially, ENS Labs receives an annualized stream of approximately $4.1 million from its governing DAO, with 65% allocated for development compensation. The organization faced higher-than-anticipated legal fees, particularly in efforts to secure the eth.link domain. Due to the sensitive and ongoing nature of these legal matters, limited information could be disclosed. ENS Labs is also exploring insurance options, including director insurance, to manage future legal needs and confirmed that its bookkeeping is on course for the 2023 report, due in June 2024. — 09.05.23
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Discussion on how to support builders developing core Ethereum upgrades are underway. After EIP-7212 Pull Request was successfully merged into Ethereum’s GitHub repository, the primary point of debate has become whether to use a verification method or a recovery interface for its implementation. Core Ethereum developers recommend initially implementing the new EIP in Layer 2 solutions before rolling it out on mainnet.@avsa has stated that this could represent a significant advancement for the Ethereum ecosystem. Beyond financial support, he noted that assistance for the Request for Proposals (RFP) could also extend to mentorship and help in navigating the political and social hurdles of securing EIP approval.
More information can be found within the discussion thread. The authors behind EIP-7212 are Ethylene Studio, and additional discussions on this topic can be found at the Ethereum Magicians Forum under the section dedicated to EIP-7212 for secp256r1 Curve Support. Further insights can also be gleaned from Alex Van de Sande’s tweet, which was posted after the most recent discussion call. — 08.29.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Core developers are in the midst of rolling out a significant update to the ownership management feature in their Manager app, with the launch expected in the upcoming weeks. Alongside this, contracts have been successfully deployed on Sepolia, and there is a planned transition to the latest public testnets by September 15th. In a strategic move to improve their testing capabilities, ENS Labs has switched its end-to-end testing framework from Cypress to Playwright.
To accelerate project deployments, the team has introduced a Web 3 starter kit that is built on Next.js and made publicly available on GitHub for community review and use. Ethereum (ETH) has been set as the default payment method for financial transactions during the registration phase. Furthermore, the company has implemented a range of bug fixes and system improvements to elevate the overall performance and user experience. — 09.07.23
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Unruggable Names presented advancements in their project aimed at facilitating more affordable and accessible ENS subname registrations via Layer 2 (L2) solutions, such as Optimism. The technical features highlighted included the implementation of ERC4337, utilization of NameWrapper, and the ETH Reg controller. During a live demo, the team demonstrated how subnames can be registered and configured on Layer 2. Thomas also introduced an ‘ENS Whois’ tool available on ethtools.com for easy viewing of these newly created subnames.
The project aims to make ENS names central to the creation of smart accounts in the future by integrating ENS name registration directly into the smart account creation process. This would streamline user experience by offering a one-click, potentially gasless process. Other technical aspects like cross-chain gateways, L2 compatibility, and rollups were discussed. Additional information and demonstrations can be found on their website optimism-demo.unruggablenames.com and the project’s GitHub repository at GitHub - unruggable-labs/L2-ens. — 09.07.23
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3DNS.box announced the company’s objective to integrate existing web domains onto blockchain technology. They aim to provide a seamless user experience to attract traditional domain customers and are also working on specialized solutions for bulk domain management. The operation will feature a dual-system, where an off-chain registrar becomes read-only once a domain has been migrated on-chain. 3DNS.box is addressing challenges related to allowing multiple wallets to manage domains and is working on custom implementations, such as with Gnosis Safe. A beta version is set to launch next week, with existing domains expected to be transferable on-chain shortly after the rollout. — 09.07.23
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Note: The Ecosystem Working Group offers Term 4 Grants to fund projects that contribute to the ENS ecosystem. Applications are accepted continuously via the DeForm platform. The evaluation period is approximately four weeks, and those not awarded can reapply later.
1W3, a decentralized web platform, has secured a $10,000 USDC grant from the Ecosystem Working Group to advance its work in the ENS ecosystem. Designed as a censorship-resistant alternative to linktree, the platform enables users to build a digital hub for their creations. The grant will support innovations in ENS name use and adoption. Key features include a community-driven “link in bio” builder and IPNS integration for gas-free updates, essentially making 1W3 a decentralized CMS for ENS. The platform automates the linking of the latest IPFS CID to ENS names, simplifying the user experience. 1W3 also allows ENS domain owners to designate “managers” to build and link websites on their behalf. It has also made setting resolvers for ENS names more user-friendly. — 09.02.23
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋🏻
ENS Labs Update: CY 2022 Financial Report
Save the Date: ENS Happy Hour — 09/23
Community Updates: NameSys launches on Mainnet, ENS merchandise now available
Meta-Governance: Small Grants update, Endaoment review, validator diversity
Public Goods: Grantee highlights (SheFi), hackathons, discussing public goods funding
Ecosystem: Gasless DNSSEC updates, ENS on Swarm, new grantees
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday) — beginning on August 1st.
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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ENS Happy Hour: September 23
ETHGlobal NYC: September 22-24
Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
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Streamlining DAO Voting
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals within a voting period. Please note that some proposals are still under review and subject to change. Voting periods will be scheduled regularly, preferably at the end of each month.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains popularity in the governance forum, the stewards, along with alisha.eth, will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
EP4.1 — Approve further actions and strategies for the Endowment (PASSED)
Draft — Refund .eth names affected by normalization updates (September vote tentatively scheduled)
Note: The Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
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ENSIP-14: Platform Source Parameter. — 07.24.23
Extend ENS DAO to EIP-4824. — 07.21.23
For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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@khori.eth, Executive Director of ENS Labs, has shared a succinct CY 2022 financial report — they have been rigorously updating financial records, finalizing catch-up bookkeeping for 2020 and 2021, and are currently in the process of completing and auditing its books for 2022 with the help of a Singapore-based accounting firm.
In their CY 2022 financial update, a significant point of concern has been the higher-than-expected legal expenses. To address this, ENS Labs is actively collaborating with Meta-Gov stewards to strategize on the legal needs of the ENS DAO.
Review the report: ENS Labs 2022 Financials — 08.25.28
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ENS rolled out a series of updates to enhance functionality and user experience. They’ve introduced a public roadmap to keep the community abreast of completed, ongoing, and upcoming initiatives. Wallet support has expanded to include Ledger and Argent, making the service more versatile. The ENS Manager App now features a “grace period” display in the “more” tab and allows users to add their Telegram handles to their profiles. Other tweaks include improved transaction handling, especially for canceled and replaced transactions.
The team page has been updated, a Universal resolver deployed, and ENS contracts have also been introduced to the Sepolia testnet. ENS has launched its own blog platform, adding new features and organizing content, including podcasts and town hall meetings, in one place. ENSjs, the JavaScript library for ENS, has reached functional completeness, and the focus is now on stability and environment compatibility. Several bug fixes and other updates, including UI enhancements and support for special characters, have also been implemented.
Review: ENS Web Update — July 2023 — 08.15.23
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NameStone, an ENS subdomain provider, announced support for Mailchain a Web3 communication layer with a focus on email. This integration allows anyone to send email to subname holders, wallet-to-wallet, direct from the community page. — 08.16.23
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Interface, a social app designed to aggregate and humanize wallet activities across various blockchain networks, protocols, and platforms, announced support for ENS; users are now able to see ENS text records and socials on Interface. — 08.17.23
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Skiff, a private, end-to-end encrypted Web3 work suite, announced support for Skiff Mail with ENS subdomains. — 08.28.23
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Spaces: P2P Payments with Eco x Beam x ENS — 08.16.23
Spaces: NameStone & Offchain ENS Names — 08.23.23
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@NameSys has officially launched on Mainnet, introducing several upgrades and new features since its Beta version. Notable enhancements include Global Storage for all names in a user’s wallet and the option to use an HTTP Gateway instead of the default IPFS network. The company has also released a Comprehensive Guide, offering step-by-step instructions for using the NameSys Client. While the platform has identified two current limitations—lack of support for emoji domains and NFT Avatars in the eip155:1/erc721:0x format—these issues are slated for prompt resolution in upcoming updates. Users are encouraged to report any bugs via the Github page linked in the client interface. — 08.25.23
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r1der.eth, a web developer, UX/UI Designer, and ENS optimist shared their vision for what ENS Names listed on iPhone’s Phone App may look like; we are ready for this future! — 08.16.23
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Ledger, a hardware wallet provider, recently featured ENS on their Ledger Academy series. This is a must read if you are new to the cryptocurrencies and are looking to understand the advantage of using ENS as compared to a non-legibile hexadecimal address. Read it now. — 08.23.2023
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ENS Merchandise is now available for purchase at ensmerchshop.xyz — developed by General Magic, a full-service Web3 design and development agency, the store features shirts, hoodies, hats, and coffee mugs. Merchandise can be purchased in either fiat or crypto through Coinbase Commerce, shop now. — 08.18.23
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Q3/Q4 Lead Stewards + Secretary Appointment
Appointments:
Meta-Governance – @katherine.eth
Public Goods – @Coltron.eth
Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
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The Meta-Governance stewards encourage the ENS community to participate in improving the Protocol by visiting ens.canny.io; it serves as a dedicated platform to collect user feedback, feature requests, integrations, and bug reports. The tool’s upvoting feature, when widely utilized, can significantly boost community involvement and development. Members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards have visibility over submissions, and will work to ensure the appropriate parties are notified of submissions. — 08.03.23
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The redesign of the Small Grants initiative is currently in progress, with the next round expected to kick off in the first week of September. The submission period will last approximately 10 days, followed by a 4-5 day window for voting. Instead of using POAP tokens, ERC1155 tokens will be used in the upcoming round.
To combat delegate fatigue and voter apathy, the frequency of the small grants period will be changed to every other month, beginning in September. — 08.22.23
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@Karpatkey has shared a review of the Endowment’s progress since its initiation in March 2023, following the execution of EP 3.4: Fund the Endowment (first tranche). As of July 2023, the Endowment has $29.8M in non-custodial assets under management, 88.8% capital utilization, an APY of 3.37%, and monthly farming results of $82,265.
Pending approval, Karpatkey will initiate the Endowment’s second tranche by proposing a new transfer of 16,000 ETH. For a in-depth review, see Karpatkey H1 2023 Review for Endowment. — 08.22.23
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As mentioned in Karpatkey’s review, part of the strategic plan focuses on diversifying the staked ETH and collaborating with new protocols to achieve long-term, low-risk growth. Active monitoring and research are underway to explore alternative investment options, and proposals that align with the company’s risk appetite and overall objectives will be presented for consideration. — 08.22.23
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SheFi, a recipient of a Large Grant from the Public Goods working group, aims to foster greater inclusivity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector through its three pillars: education, experimentation, and community. The organization offers a 13-week comprehensive crypto education program and recently held SheFi Summit Paris 2023, an event featuring web3 activities and a successful collaboration with POAP. Their upcoming plans include hosting a mini SheFi summit at Devconnect and utilizing their grant funding to develop governance-related educational content.
Headed by Maggie Love, who places high value on diverse perspectives in governance, SheFi invites potential collaborators to reach out and explore opportunities for synergy. Watch the talks from their recent SheFi Summit on YouTube to get further insights into their initiatives. — 08.22.23
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Sponsored by the Public Goods Working Group, this bounty aims to foster innovation in the way digital identities are stored, used, and interacted with on the blockchain. The challenge invites developers to submit projects that align with specified technical frameworks like ERC-3668: CCIP READ or ERC-4337 and other Account Abstraction primitives.
While the bounty is particularly interested in ideas that can integrate with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), it is open to any project that meets the criteria and resonates with the overarching ethos. To be considered, submissions must include a detailed project description with team member details, a link to the publicly visible source code, and a 2-3 minute demo video that offers a tangible illustration of how the implementation advances the field of decentralized identities. Apply here. — 08.22.23
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The Working Group continues its discussion on maintaining a robust approach towards the funding of Public Goods projects — with a focus on funding projects based on specific objectives and standards which may align thematically with Ethereum Improvement Proposals. The discussion is open and all are welcome to participate. — 08.22.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Gasless DNSSEC has been successfully deployed on the Sepolia test network, with contracts verified on Etherscan and current compatibility for .com and .xyz domains. The deployment can be viewed through a specific GitHub PR, and comprehensive documentation covering user flow, frontend guidelines, and other aspects will be available soon. While a minor gateway bug has been discovered, it doesn’t necessitate a contract update. — 08.24.23
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Costanza Gallo & Viktor Toth from Swarm, a decentralised data storage and distribution technology, presented a technical overview of the technology. They are proposing to move the ENS Registry data off-chain with the consideration of a bounty reward. Unlike ENS resolution (managed onchain), Swarm operates off-chain through a peer-to-peer network, facilitating reduced fees and enhanced scalability. — 08.16.23
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eth.limo is a pioneering ENS gateway focused on privacy and enhanced user experience for accessing decentralized web (dWeb) applications and content. Designed to ensure strong privacy guarantees, eth.limo refrains from logging IP addresses and employs measures to block Google’s FLoC algorithm, which otherwise tracks users’ browsing activities.
The platform offers various features to enhance performance and reliability, such as support for .art domain name resolution, partnerships for IPFS pinning, and backend optimizations to reduce content caching time. With its latest updates, eth.limo has achieved significant growth, handling up to 1.5 million requests per hour—a staggering 1300% increase from the previous year. The platform’s future plans include multi-region CDN deployment, IPFS clustering, and the development of ENS resolution and DNS resolver applications. — 08.16.23
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NameSys is revolutionizing the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) landscape by offering a gasless, autonomous platform for storing ENS records off-chain. Utilizing a custom resolver called CCIP2 and integrating IPNS with CCIP-Read, the platform allows for free ENS record updates and dynamic avatars. This addresses the key challenge of high gas fees usually associated with on-chain updates. Security is front and center, as users can create IPNS keypairs securely without involving third-party services, ensuring data integrity. The platform also brings innovative features like dynamic avatars and programmable addresses and is developing additional functionalities such as private payments and dApp store redirects. NameSys is setting a new standard for secure, free, and dynamic ENS record management, making it accessible for enthusiasts at all levels. — 08.28.23
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ENS Labs Updates: new hires, philanthropy efforts, requests for feedback
ENS Integrations: Blockscan, Namestone, .XYZ
Community Updates: Google acknowledges ENS Innovation
Proposals: EP4.1 passed, ENS Invalid Name Refund Proposal
Meta-Governance: Endaoment dashboard, security advisory, treasury diversification
Public Goods: Rethinking ENS Small Grants
Ecosystem: ENSIP-14, affiliate marketing, Gasless DNSSEC
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
🗓️ New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesday) — beginning on August 1st.
📑 Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
🗳️ New proposals are broadcasted to Telegram.
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Refer to ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access
Calendar: Access with Gmail
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Devconnect: November 13-19
ETHIstanbul: November 17-19
Based on delegate feedback, the Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals within a voting period. Please note that some proposals are still under review and subject to change. Voting periods will be scheduled regularly, preferably at the end of each month.
Furthermore, anyone with a minimum of 100k $ENS can submit an executable proposal on Snapshot at any time. If a proposal gains popularity in the governance forum, the stewards, along with alisha.eth, will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and active participation in our governance process.
Note: The Meta-Governance working group will move to consolidate proposals into a voting period — to be scheduled at the end of each month. For more information, please review @5pence.eth thread on streamlining the voting process.
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ENSIP-14: Platform Source Parameter. — 07.24.23
Extend ENS DAO to EIP-4824. — 07.21.23
Note: For details on the ENS DAO proposal process see our Governance Docs.
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In the lead-up to World Humanitarian Day on August 19th, ENS Labs is partnering with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) — a global first-response humanitarian support organization. Full details of this partnership can be found in their official announcement.
Here are the key details:
Donation Address: The IRC’s official donation address is rescueorg.eth. This facilitates direct on-chain contributions.
ENS Labs Contribution: They’ve kickstarted the campaign with a generous donation of $25,000 USDC equivalent. They encourage the broader community to contribute as well.
Donation Period: The fundraising drive will run from August 14th to August 19th. To show your support, direct your donations to rescueorg.eth.
Transparency Collaboration: In a move towards greater transparency, the IRC, in association with Nansen, has launched a Real-Time Dashboard. This dashboard offers a live view into on-chain donations, enhancing both accountability and visibility for donors and nonprofits.
Nansen’s collaboration signifies a notable advancement in promoting transparency in philanthropy. Their system not only displays transactions in and out but also fosters a heightened sense of accountability among donors and nonprofits. Join the cause. Make your impact by donating to rescueorg.eth. — 08.14.23
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The monthly ENS Web Update is now available to review. They've released a public roadmap, categorizing tasks as completed, in progress, or upcoming. Ledger and Argent wallet support have been integrated. Noteworthy enhancements include displaying the grace period and adding Telegram handles to profiles. Improved transaction management, an updated team page, and deployment updates are also part of recent progress. ENSjs development is focused on stability, and upcoming updates involve technical insights into ENS on Layer 2 solutions and bug fixes. Notably, transaction modals now close on changes, and issues like emoji name display and Chinese character rendering have been resolved. ENS is also launching its own blog platform for streamlined content organization and additional content formats. — 08.15.23
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ENS Labs has recently announced new roles and hires:
Evanmoyer.eth, host of ENS Interviews, recently announced their new position at ENS Labs as Community Manager — “contributing to ENS is a huge passion of mine, and I’m looking forward to taking on a bigger role in the community!” — 08.07.23
ENS Labs has soft-announced the ENS Blog, a publication dedicated to educating the community on all things ENS. @zadok7 will take on a new role as the Blog’s Writer and Editor. Stay tuned for the official release date. — 08.07.23
@Leon, developer at ENS Labs has transitioned to Head of Engineering, while @Esk3nder.eth has become Head of ENS Labs Product and Strategy, now working full-time. — 08.10.23
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ENS Labs is particpating in Encode Club’s “Future of Blockchain University Hackathon”. Up to $5000 USD equivalent of bounties are available to projects that use ENS as part of their stack. For more information, visit Encode Club. — 08.05.23
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@taytems is seeking feedback on the ENS profile record specification, detailing text records to be displayed anywhere an ENS profile is. Leave feedback on ENSIP-XX: Profile Text Records Pull Request. — 08.02.23
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ENS names now have an eth.xyz profile, which can also double as a Bluesky social media handle. These profiles act as landing pages for decentralized identities, allowing customization for wallet addresses, websites, NFT collections, and more. Append “.xyz” to your .eth name to access your .xyz profile. Feedback can be sent via X or through email. Detailed instructions are available on the .XYZ blog. — 08.11.23
Note: Subdomains have a different URL and cannot be used as Bluesky usernames.
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Etherscan has launched Blockscan Chat Mobile App, which enables wallet-to-wallet messaging using an ENS name. The app is available on both Android and iOS. For more information, visit Etherscan. — 08.07.23
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Namestone, an ENS subdomain provider, has integrated Converse and XMTP to superchargedecentralized conversations right from the community page. — 08.11.23
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@serenae has built a proof-of-concept for bulk subname operations — available for review. The proof of concept addresses the need to streamline multi-subnames creation without individual approvals, allows wrapping and burning permissions on pre-existing subnames post-launch, and synchronizes expiry dates after extending the parent name. — 08.11.23
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Spaces: Messaging with XMTP x Coinbase Wallet x ENS — 08.08.23
Unchained: Ethereum Name Service Explained: A Guide to .ETH Domains — 08.01.23
Google: How four companies are boosting Web3 innovation with Blockchain Node Engine — 08.14.23
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Google Cloud recently spotlighted ENS Labs’ dedication to ensuring the longevity and relevance of NFTs in its blog. Highlighting the value of Google Cloud’s Blockchain Node Engine, Muhammed Tanrikulu, Senior Software Engineer at ENS Labs, mentioned its superior performance and its pivotal role in ensuring timely data retrieval for the Metadata Service. Alberto Martin from Web3 Product at Google further emphasized the collaboration via a tweet:
Google Cloud Blockchain node engine is used in many ways, #ensdomains #thirdweb have been some of our initial BNE customers. If you want to learn more on how we are working together, head to the @googlecloud blog and read more. — Alberto Martin (@AlbertoMartinP) — 08.14. 23
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@dr3a.eth spun up a thread on @matoken.eth’s presentation: ‘ENS for the multichain world’; with over 24k impressions on this thread (let alone all the others), their consistent, high signal-to-noise broadcasts make for concise breakdowns which address the needs of the ENS community perfectly. — 08.07.23
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@delray have introduced a new, free tool for ENS profiles, enabling users to seamlessly upload content without the need to interact with IPFS or manually add text records. Designed with newcomers in mind, the tool aims to offer an intuitive experience, despite some limitations. Currently in the testing phase, feedback from users on both goerli and mainnet is welcome. Try Flux now. — 08.09.23
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@zadok7 recently unearthed a Wordpress plug-in which enables WordPress admin. log in with Ethereum. Powered by RainbowKit, the plug in allows users to log in with Ethereum, insert a RainbowKit Login block, set a required token balance from login, and sync ENS text records to WordPress, among other things. Try the plug-in today. — 08.10.23
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Namestone, a gasless ENS subdomain provider, published a very helpful comic illustrating ENS’ utility using a library analogy. Namestone specializes in gasless ENS subdomains. If you’re looking for a solution to issue gasless subdomains to your community, get in touch with the Namestone team on X. — 08.07.23
Q3/Q4 Lead Stewards + Secretary Appointment:
Appointments:
Meta-Governance – @katherinewu
Public Goods – @Coltron.eth
Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
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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⚖️ Meta-Governance @ 3PM UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
☀️ Public Goods @ 4pm UTC Tuesday — Google Meet
🌱 ENS Ecosystem @ 4pm UTC Thursday — Google Meet
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The Meta-Governance stewards encourage the ENS community to participate in improving the Protocol by visiting ens.canny.io; it serves as a dedicated platform to collect user feedback, feature requests, integrations, and bug reports. The tool’s upvoting feature, when widely utilized, can significantly boost community involvement and development. ENS Labs and Working Group stewards have visibility over submissions, and will work to ensure the appropriate parties are notified of submissions. — 08.03.23
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A new Executable Proposal has been drafted by @alisha.eth and @matoken.eth, the proposal focuses on issuing refunds for fees spent on .eth names that may be negatively affected by updates to the name normalization standard passed in EP 3.7, which relates to ENSIP-15: Name Normalization. Alisha will poll delegates to get an idea of what option they would support being included in an Executable Proposal. If there is no consensus, a Temp Check may be posted on the ENS Snapshot space. The proposal may be put to a vote by the end of August, if not September. — 08.10.23
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@Nick.eth recently addressed a technical issue present in the ethregistrar controller, which also impacts the Namewrapper — they have prepared a solution that, if deployed, would introduce a new admin contract to shield against any possible exploitation. Implementing this patch introduces added complexity to contracts, however. Amounting to an increase of 3,000 gas, which translates to an added cost of 28c at 50 gwei.
Meta-Governance stewards encourage discourse to address the issue at large, the goal with which is to collect feedback and subsequently initiate an off-chain temp check to determine the best approach. The ENS Community, especially those with relevant technical experience, are urged to actively participate: to comment on threads, engage in conversations, reflect on the matter, and put forth discussion topics sooner rather than during the voting period. — 08.01.23
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Karpatkey, DAO treasury and risk management, have issued the ENS Endaoment dashboard, featuring a detailed outlook on overall treasury management including balance overview, treasury mix, token allocation and more. They’ve published a Dune Dashboard as well, which details Governance analytics and aims to be an open and consolidated source of information about governance data. The financial report will be available both on the forum and on the Karpatkey website. Check out this helpful thread by @cap for a detailed breakdown — 08.09.23
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@5pence.eth initiated a discussion regarding the diversification into Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) beyond Lido Protocol. The primary focus was understanding the goals, especially in light of the newly approved endowment strategies.
Here’s a concise summary of the discussion:
The current plan is to gradually shift the stakeETH position into Rocketpool.
The immediate objective is to maintain a portfolio with 20% in Rocketpool and 80% in Lido. This distribution is mainly influenced by liquidity considerations.
A more extensive debate took place about Lido’s market share and its implications for network risk.
@Nick.eth strongly advocated for validator diversity. He stressed the importance decentralization and recommended considering other trustworthy staking providers. @alextnetto.eth pointed out that spreading across multiple LSTs might help in reducing slippage. Stewards are considering a soft proposal to limit up to 50% allocation to LSTs to prevent asset concentration. Karpatkey took the responsibility to analyze the potential implications of capping Lido’s share at 50%. They will further investigate its feasibility and safety aspects and provide feedback. — 08.08.23
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Historically, small grants have placed a significant demand on delegates. The objective is to devise new voting methods for these grants, independent of delegates who’ve already contributed to Working Group funding decisions.
Key Takeaways:
Voting Mechanism: Investigate non-ENS token-dependent voting.
Sybil Security: Utilize Gitcoin passport and multiple layers of sybil resistance.
Integration: Combine voting with platforms like Snapshot and maintain specific ENS records.
Engaging Voters: Engage diverse groups, from builders to developers and prior grant winners, in the voting process.
Snapshot & POAP Strategy: Incorporate a blend of Snapshot, weighted POAPs, and approval voting. Aim to condense POAP categories to 2-3 types.
Timeline: September is the targeted month for rollout, with a focus on potentially implementing a POAP strategy.
Looking ahead, Working Group stewards will work to asses past strategies’ effectiveness and aim for a sybil-resistant voting method that encourages high-impact, high-context contributors to participate in the voting rounds, irrespective of their $ENS balance. Alisha.eth has opened a thread where ENS community members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. — 08.08.23
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The Public Goods Working Group is proud to sponsor the “Funding The Commons” event. Following the success of a similar event they’ve hosted in Paris, they are now bringing the event to Berlin. To learn more, visit their website — fundingthecommons.io. This event features a virtual hackathon where hackers can take on challenges and earn bounties. The stewards are currently seeking collaborators for a specific bounty related to Public Goods. If interested, reach out to @Coltron.eth for more information. — 08.08.23
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Note: The ENS Ecosystem Working Group offers rolling grants, and applicants can apply anytime. The evaluation process takes around four weeks, and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in the future.
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Discussion on ENSIP-14 continues; originally proposed by @avsa as an on-chain source parameter which tracks how platforms register names, the conversation eventually evolved into a broader affiliate program which would incentivize individuals or entities to promote ENS and drive more registrations and renewals. @lightwalker.eth has since led discussion on the topic and has suggested to open further discourse on the matter on separate, regularly held meetings. More detail about the proposal can be found here as well as some further insight from @taytems on its implementation. — 08.06.23
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As L2 scaling solutions gain ecosystem adoption, the importance of Primary Names as a “Web 3 username” comes into focus. @Premm.eth has presented a comprehensive proposal emphasizing the adoption of off-chain primary names. This proposal also introduces a fallback system, which can function either off-chain, on L2, or L1. However, the technical nuances still need clarity. It’s recommended that a dedicated session be scheduled to delve deeper into the technical aspects of primary names. Follow the discussion. — 08.10.23
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Gasless DNSSEC is nearing its test phase on the testnet. This feature will introduce Gasless Imports, allowing users to import domain names without the burden of gas fees, which currently range between $200 to $500. The significance of enabling gasless imports for DNS and the capability to set primary names across multiple chains cannot be overstated. Such advancements could greatly enhance the adoption and value proposition of ENS. — 08.10.23
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The Ecosystem Working Group has funded the ENS DAO Newsletter, with an allocation of 18,000 USDC for its operational costs through the remainder of the term — ensuring consistent and top-tier updates for the community. The newsletter will now be published bi-weekly (Tuesday) at 11 am Eastern Time on the forum, Paragraph and on the DAOs socials (tl;dr). Editorials and translation efforts have been momentarily paused to focus on showcasing pivotal developments within the ENS and Ethereum landscapes. — 08.10.23
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Femi - adebimpe.xyz introduced the Persona platform, inspired by Nouns and emphasizing community engagement with DAO-like structures. Members assume roles denoted by guild tags, which confer specific community access. Users can manage multiple personas, each linked to a guild tag. Active participation boosts persona reputation, enhancing community influence.
The platform lets users create their own communities or DAOs, determine community tokens, enlist members, and form guilds, with an auction feature for fundraising. Persona uniquely integrates with ENS for metadata and offers NFT-based avatar customization. Femi aims to launch Persona publicly late this year or early next. — 08.10.23
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