ENS DAO Newsletter #67
08/13/24
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs: App updates, web update, Subname Summer
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs: App updates, web update, Subname Summer
Community: 3DNS ICANN accreditation, subname spaces, Fluidkey update
Meta-Gov: Agora updates, Q2 Review, DAO Tooling
Ecosystem: 2H Budget, project highlights, Namestone powers ENSPro
Public Goods: Large Grants Update, ETHMexico, Grantee presentations
New editions — Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
Previous editions — Archived on the ENS DAO Archive
New proposals — Updates via Telegram
ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review
Submit feedback — Share what you’d like to see
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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for working group calls and events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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Proposals are the means by which changes are made to the status quo. There are two types of proposals:
Social Proposals: offchain proposals that ask for the agreement of the DAO on a social consideration that cannot be enforced onchain.
Executable Proposals: onchain proposals that execute code related to the ENS Protocol and ENS DAO smart contracts, as voted on by the DAO.
A list of upcoming proposals will be displayed here. There are currently no proposals. For a list of past proposals, check out Snapshot (offchain) and Tally (onchain).
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These resources are for staying informed and engaged with ENS DAO governance, proposals, and analytics:
Term 5 Dashboard: Provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and proposals for Term 5.
Voting Period Bulletin: Offers summaries and insights into the voting periods of DAO proposals.
Agora: Lists delegates, recent proposals, and offers a platform for the community to seek sponsorship for both offchain and onchain proposals.
Dhive: A DAO analytics tool providing insights into specific offchain and onchain proposals.
Governance Thread: A list of aggregated governance resources for informed decesion-making
Note: A minimum of 100k $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. For more information, see our Governance Docs. To view real-time voting power distribution, visit votingpower.xyz.
In July 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 15k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 1.96m. The protocol generated 957k USD, allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum accounts with at least one ENS name increased by 10k, totaling 883k. There were 10k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 876k. Additionally, 4.3k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 184k. — Source: Dune Analytics
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ENS Labs announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, focusing on enhanced decentralization, lower gas costs, and improved multi-chain interoperability. The new registry system will provide better control and customization for users. A technical design document outlines the upgrade, and community feedback is encouraged. View the full proposal here and leave feedback here. More details are available on the ENS Blog.
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Luc.eth has launched the “Decentralized Web” documentation page on the ENS Docs site. This document introduces hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth seeks feedback from the community to improve the content. View and contribute to the Decentralized Web documentation.
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The ENS subgraph has migrated to The Graph Network, enhancing data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. Explore the subgraph here.
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ENS announced a collaboration with Linea to offer ENS subnames on the first zkEVM Layer 2. This integration will simplify blockchain addresses into human-readable names, improving the user and developer experience within the Linea ecosystem.
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ENS Labs announced Wes as the new social media manager. Wes brings experience in social media and web3, having worked with early-growth tech startups and being actively involved in the crypto space since 2016.
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The ENS app has introduced a feature allowing users to set an expiry reminder within the app. Users can also extend a registration by date, simplifying the management of ENS registrations.
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ENS Labs has released a web update covering the recent ENS rebrand, metadata service enhancements, and the deprecation of the legacy manager app. The update details UI/UX improvements, security features, and support for more granular name registration. Visit the full update here.
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ENS has announced “frENSday,” an event on November 11, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will bring together over 400 key players in web3, focusing on making web3 more accessible, scalable, and user-friendly.
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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will address your submissions. Submit feedback in Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports, or upvote/comment on existing submissions. Share your feedback on Canny here.
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Share updates on ENS-related projects for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one feature about your project here.
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Fluidkey has launched a feature allowing users to save ENS names and addresses during transfers. This update simplifies contact management for transactions. Explore the new feature here.
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3DNS has achieved ICANN accreditation, becoming the first onchain domain registrar to receive this certification. The accreditation underscores 3DNS’s commitment to bridging Web2 and Web3 technologies. Read more about this milestone here.
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The Public Goods Working Group is a key sponsor for Ethereum México 2024, taking place in Mérida. The sponsorship provided by the Perpetual Public Goods Bounty aims to support decentralized infrastructure, security, governance, and more within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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The My.box app introduced version 2.1.3, featuring ENS Record Management. This update streamlines and reduces the cost of managing digital identities across platforms. Learn more here.
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Clave has launched onchain usernames powered by ENS on the zkSync network. Secure a .clv.eth domain compatible across all zkSync dApps, block explorers, and wallets. Get your Clave username for free here.
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NameStone is now integrated with ENSPro, enabling a free offchain subname manager for labeling 0x addresses. This feature simplifies managing multiple Ethereum addresses under a single ENS name. Read more about this integration here.
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Clave, a ZKEVM Wallet app, hosted a space dedicated to exploring subnames on the zkSync network. Discussions centered around the future of subnames, their integration into zkSync, and their role in enhancing Web3’s accessibility and scalability.
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Hash Network is a decentralized gateway designed to enhance the accessibility, security, and speed of the decentralized web. It aims to eliminate centralized bottlenecks by offering a global, distributed network that integrates seamlessly with ENS, enabling onchain provenance, fast content retrieval, and redundancy across various nodes. This network supports decentralized content delivery and ensures that ENS domains are rapidly accessible, secured, and verifiable.
For more details, visit Hash Network.
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Namespace has launched an add-on for QuickNode, enabling seamless integration of ENS Offchain Subnames into blockchain dApps. This add-on leverages the Offchain Subnames API, allowing developers to mint, manage, and resolve ENS subnames directly through QuickNode’s platform. This integration simplifies the process of integrating ENS domains into decentralized applications, enhancing the developer experience and expanding ENS’s reach.
Explore the Offchain Subnames API for more details.
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Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth
ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
Public Goods – @simona_pop
DAO Secretary - @limes
The responsibilities of the Lead Stewards & Secretary are set out in Rule 9.8 and Rule 9.9 of the Working Group Rules.
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Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
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 Meta-Governance | 1pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 4pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 5pm UTC | Thursday |
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The Q2 2024 ENS DAO Working Group Spending Summary reports a total expenditure of $693k across all groups. For more details, visit ENS DAO Governance Forum.
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The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
Meeting Minutes:
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The new ENS DAO homepage on Tally is now live, offering a sleek and comprehensive interface for DAO governance. Explore and participate in the governance process at tally.ensdao.org.
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The July 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn, Runway: 166 months
Revenue $2.64M, vs. $2.6M last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0M
Normalized Cash Burn: $0.8M Reserves: $130M (ETH: 117M, USDC: 13M)
Total Endowment: $89.1M, P&L: -$3.6M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here.
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The June Endowment report is now available on Karpatkey’s website. This report provides a detailed overview of the endowment’s finances and allocations. A high-level overview is provided below:
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $95,835,233
Capital utilization: 75.3%
Monthly DeFi results: $315,738
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
Vote: Tally
Results: 99.90% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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The Dhive analytics tool provides visualizations on voting data. Explore in-depth analytics for DAO proposals, including the Security Council proposal.
Security Council Vote Insights:
Highest voter turnout this year: 322 participants
232% increase since the last proposal (Δ 97)
116% increase from the annual average
88.48% of voting weight from top 10 delegates
Explore further: Security Council Proposal
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Agora Client Updates:
New client now live at agora.ensdao.org
Features:
Upgraded proposal visualization
ENS Avatars for voters
Transaction decoding for complex transactions
Forum Feedback:
High proposal thresholds in ENS: Consider “Propose with Bond” to allow more users to propose ideas in escrow.
Feedback request: ENS Governor Upgrade
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Q2 Focus Areas:
Adjourned the Bylaws process to create a cohesive framework.
Secured funding to support DAO operations into 2025.
Enhanced security, endowment, and governance operations (DAO Tooling).
Looking Ahead:
Incorporate delegate feedback to improve governance.
Set compensation guidelines for future stewardship.
Address upcoming proposals on the Kanban board.
Summary: The Meta-Governance Working Group focused on governance, security, and funding. Key initiatives included establishing a Security Council, upgrading endowment tooling, and drafting comprehensive DAO bylaws.
Further Reading: Full Q2 Review
Slides: Meta-Governance Q2
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@estmcmxci initiated a Kanban board discussion to showcase various initiatives within Meta-Governance. The goal is to schedule key events and steward elections. Leave feedback directly on the FigJam board. Contact estmcmxci.eth on Telegram for further discussion.
Interact with the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans. Read the full report here.
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The Ecosystem Working Group strengthens the ENS Protocol by facilitating developer relations, identifying and funding high-potential projects that enhance ENS, and supporting ENS-aligned initiatives.
Meeting Minutes:
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Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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The Ecosystem Working Group has published the 2H 2024 budget, earmarking approximately $758k. The current multisig balances are sufficient to cover the expected expenditures. They plan to request additional funding in Q4 2024.
For more details, visit the forum post.
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The ENSIP process is being formally transitioned into a GitHub repository and the repo has been cleaned up to support this move. Feedback is welcomed, and anyone interested in getting involved can reach out to Premm on X.
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Overview:
EVM Actions is a standard designed to facilitate web3 interactions within any web2 website, such as social networks or chat apps, without requiring users to leave the website.
It is wallet-agnostic, allowing transactions and signatures from any wallet.
The standard eases development and enhances web3 accessibility.
EVM Actions consists of APIs that return actions, such as signing messages or transactions, directly to users. These APIs are hosted at publicly accessible URLs, making them accessible for interaction by any client.
Each EVM action link can be stored as a text record in an ENS subdomain, to improve URL readability.
Four Action Types:
Transaction: Execute transactions (e.g., transfer ETH, mint NFTs).
Signatures: Sign transactions via an EOA (e.g., Safe transactions).
Links: Redirect to external websites.
1-Click Login: Quick login to external apps using EOA.
Resources:
EVM Actions starter kit for more details.
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New Feature: Added a crypto payments button to decentralized websites.
Customization: Users can customize payment buttons.
Supported Networks: Mainnet, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Base.
Demo Website: laskeyakhd.hash.is
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Key Points:
Integrates Proof of Humanity via Verax.
Only one domain per address is allowed for free; subnames like linea.eth cannot be bought.
Resolves on L1; can be managed in the ENS app.
Over 150k registrations in 24 hours.
Resources:
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Mission: Support ENS growth by:
Enhancing incentives for integrators (e.g., .eth referrals).
Reducing cost and complexity for integrators.
NameKit Alpha Preview:
Integrates rich ENS user journeys into wallets, apps, or games.
Available on GitHub, but not yet ready for general use.
NameGuard JS: New features to simplify integration for developers.
Presentation: Detailed Update
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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The ENS DAO Public Goods Working Group announced Ethereum México as the latest winner of the Perpetual Goods Bounty. This funding will support their initiatives to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem in Mexico. ETHMexico will host several events leading up to their main conference in September, with workshops focused on public goods education.
RPGF Workshop: A Spanish-language workshop led by PG steward Eduardo (@vegayp) will focus on public goods education.
Perpetual PG Bounty Link: Apply Here
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A total of 56 applications were reviewed for the Public Goods Large Grants, with seven winners selected. A total of 282k USDC has been allocated for distribution. Winners will complete milestones over the coming months to receive payouts.
Grant Recipients:
Scaffold-ETH 2: $45k - Open-source toolkit for building decentralized applications.
Urbe Campus: $40k - Educating Web3 developers globally.
Rotki: $25k - Open-source portfolio management tool.
Firefly: $50k - Open-source hardware wallet and 2FA security key.
Gashawk: $40k - Reducing transaction fees for clients.
Borderless Africa: $50k - Bringing Africa’s economy onchain.
LATAM Developers: $32k - Solidity training.
Next Steps: Recipients will be notified on Questbook, request milestone payments, and present to the ENS community in future Public Goods Working Group calls.
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Presented by: @Ricmoo, @alisha.eth
Project: Firefly, a tiny open-source and open-hardware device that enhances Ethereum security.
Features:
Functions as a hardware wallet and 2FA security key with a screen.
Doubles as a mini-gaming console, currently featuring Space Invaders.
Support: Recent grant will fund developer bounties.
Resources:
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Presented by: Limone.eth
Community: Based in Rome, supporting Ethereum hackathons.
Achievements: $80k in prizes won, with 15+ delegation trips worldwide.
Focus: Developed specifically for software developers.
Milestones:
Started EthRome in 2023.
Hosted events at EthGlobal in Brussels.
Plans for upcoming events in Warsaw, Rome, and Devcon 7.
More Information:
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@estmcmxci provided an update on the P256 RFP Precompile Support in the EVM. The inclusion of EIP-7212 in L1 is currently uncertain. To support ENSv2 DNSSEC for 2LDs, the P256 precompile is essential. ENS Labs should guide Ulerdogan’s team on testing, and Public Goods Stewards should discuss including P256 in the next EVM hard fork. estmcmxci.eth will review this issue in detail next week and propose solutions.
Further details can be found in the Public Goods RFP Proposal.
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ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem.
ENS DAO Basics: Details the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Provides guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Offers additional insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Share input to improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main GitHub repository.
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Thank you for reading! Goodbye. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs: ETHCC Recap, Bitwise offers subnames
Community: Etherscan expands ENS support, ENS in Coinbase Ad
Meta-Gov: Voting Results, Endowment H1 Report
Ecosystem: Project Presentations, Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants Series, DAO Tokyo
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Archive.
New proposals are broadcast to Telegram.
ENS DAO Dashboard is now available for public review.
Submit feedback — tell us what to feature!
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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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The Term 5 Dashboard, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
Note: A minimum of 100 $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. See our Governance Docs for more information. To view the real-time distribution of voting power among delegates, visit votingpower.xyz.
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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent during this period, all of which were allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum account holders with at least one ENS name increased by 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 1
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ENS Labs has announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, aiming to enhance decentralization, reduce gas costs, and improve multi-chain interoperability. The new registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . You can view the full proposal here and leave technical feedback here.
For more details, visit the ENS Blog. — 05.28.24
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Luc.eth has announced the launch of a new “Decentralized Web” documentation page, which is the beginning of the dWeb section on the ENS Docs site. This draft document provides an introduction to hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth is seeking feedback and suggestions from the community to improve the content. To view the draft and provide your input, visit the Decentralized Web documentation. — 05.28.24
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The ENS subgraph has completed migration to The Graph Network. This integration enhances data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. For more details and to explore the subgraph, visit The Graph Explorer. — 05.31.24
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ENS Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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ENS Labs unveiled the new ENS rebrand at EthCC 2024, providing attendees with an exclusive look at the revamped website and distributing new branded merch. They hosted an unconference to discuss ENSv2 and participated in the ETHGlobal Hackathon, offering prizes and distributing free ENS names to all hackers. — 07.17.24
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ENS took over the streets of Brussels during EthCC week with new billboards promoting decentralized identity. — 07.22.24
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ENS has partnered with Bitwise to enhance transparency for their new Ethereum ETF using subnames of ethw.bitwise.eth. Bitwise is assigning subnames to all addresses holding onchain assets backing their ETF, making ETHW the most crypto-native ETF. — 07.23.24
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ENS is now live on Linea. This integration simplifies blockchain interactions, enabling Linea users to register and manage ENS names seamlessly. Read more on the ENS Blog. — 07.30.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will work to address your submissions. The ENS community can submit feedback in three main categories: Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports. You can also participate by upvoting or commenting on existing submissions. We’re listening to the community, send your feedback on Canny now.
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Share updates on projects developing ENS for consideration for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one nifty feature about your project for potential inclusion in the newsletter. Send your contributions here.
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Utopia Labs has upgraded their offramps.eth service, allowing users to claim personal ENS subdomains like utopia.sendmeusdc.eth. This new feature enables direct USDC transfers to bank accounts through the ENS protocol. Learn more and claim your ENS subdomain at offramps.utopialabs.com. Currently, only Ethereum Mainnet is supported, with more chains to be added soon. — 07.16.24
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ENS is now supported on multiple Etherscan block explorers including: Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Scroll, and Taiko, as spotted by @slobo.eth. This expansion highlights the collaboration with Etherscan, enhancing the utility and accessibility of ENS across various platforms. — 07.16.24
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Coinbase’s latest advertisement prominently features an ENS domain, MisterMiggles.eth, showcasing the growing integration and recognition of ENS in mainstream platforms. This highlights the collaboration between Coinbase and ENS to promote decentralized identity. — 07.17.24
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Fileverse offers real-time collaboration between anons on ddocs.new. This free platform is free from third parties, data capture, and accounts. Recently, they shared a community collab doc during an ENS domains space. Explore the benefits of decentralized collaboration on ddocs.new. — 07.18.24
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Suhail Kakar breaks down the ENS Protocol in a simple, easy-to-understand way. ENS acts like a phone book for the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrency using simple names instead of long addresses, create digital identities, and access decentralized websites. This explainer helps users understand how ENS works and its benefits. — 07.18.24
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3DNS Inc and Box Domains have introduced Superchain Identity on Optimism through ‘chain.box’, bridging Web2 and Web3. This new feature integrates DNS subdomains with ENS domains, enhancing the connectivity and functionality of decentralized identities. — 07.19.24
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GasHawk has integrated emoji.eth into their savings calculator on gashawk.io. Users can now input their emoji.eth domain to see potential savings on gas fees. This feature aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in on-chain transactions. — 07.22.24
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Cointelegraph featured ENS Founder and Lead Developer, Nick Johnson, in “How Ethereum’s ICO changed the crypto landscape.” Curious about Nick’s thoughts and memories of Ethereum on its 10th anniversary? Read the full article here. — 07.23.24
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WebHash.eth and the ENS community have reached 2,071 WebHash Templates NFTs minted. These NFTs represent decentralized website templates, showcasing the creativity and innovation of the community. Congratulations to all creators and supporters involved in this achievement. — 07.23.24
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3DNS has successfully brought over 20,000 DNS domains onchain, marking a significant milestone in domain tokenization. This achievement highlights the growing adoption and integration of DNS domains within the blockchain ecosystem. — 07.24.24
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DAO stewards @simona_pop and @slobo.eth joined ENS radio to discuss their collaboration with ETHGlobal, which offers 2024 ETHGlobal event hackers the chance to mint or renew free ENS domains. This initiative, supported by the Public Goods and Ecosystem Working Groups, aims to streamline the registration process for developers. Hackers can claim their free web3 username through the Hacker Pack. For more details, visit ETHGlobal Packs and listen back to the Space here. — 07.24.24
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Greg registered his ENS name, goodbreadbygreg.eth, specifically for the Good Bread by Greg event on Base. This onchain bakery offers bread orders to be picked up in NYC. Learn more at goodbread.nyc. — 07.25.24
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NameHash Labs developed NameGuard to enhance ENS protection and usability. NameGuard conducts a 12-point inspection to identify risks and limitations of ENS names, defends against impersonation attacks, and filters fake ENS NFTs. New features include ENS auto-renewal, webfont support, and a profile completion score to boost engagement. These updates ensure a secure and efficient user experience in the web3 ecosystem. For more details, visit: NameGuard. — 07.29.24
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Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth
ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
Public Goods – @vegayp
DAO Secretary - @limes
The responsibilities of the Lead Stewards & Secretary are set out in Rule 9.8 and Rule 9.9 of the Working Group Rules.
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Working Group | Time | Schedule | Location |
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The Q2 2024 ENS DAO Working Group Spending Summary reports a total expenditure of $693k across all groups.
Working Group | Amount (USDC) | Amount (ETH) | Purpose |
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Ecosystem | 370,018 | 0.67 | Bug bounties, hackathons, grants, and events |
Meta-Governance | 153,905 | 0 | Compensation, DAO tooling, and bylaw drafting |
Public Goods | 108,500 | 15.5 | Grants and hackathons |
For more details, visit read the Working Group Spending Summary.
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The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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Want to shape the future of the decentralized web? Participate in the ENS DAO! As an ENS token holder, you can influence the ecosystem, vote on and support innovative projects, propose ideas, and collaborate with the community. Learn more about the governance process here and get started with the ENS DAO Dashboard here.
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The new ENS DAO homepage on Tally is now live, offering a sleek and comprehensive interface for DAO governance. Head to tally.ensdao.org to explore and participate in the governance process.
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June Endowment report is now available on Karpatkey’s Website. This report provides a detailed overview of the endowment’s finances and allocations. A high-level overview is made available below for reader’s convenience:
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 99.90% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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EP5.13 for the Security Council garnered significant interest, attracting 322 voters—the highest turnout for an onchain proposal this year, marking a 232% increase over the previous proposal. Despite a slightly lower voting power of 1,429,972 compared to the annual average, this proposal highlights the importance of increased voter participation, driven mainly by lower-power voters. A notable 88.48% of the voting power came from the top 10 voters. For detailed analysis and data, visit the EP5.13 Security Council Proposal and this brief explanation provided by @snowdot.
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth. Read the full report here.
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The Ecosystem Working Group strengthens the ENS Protocol by facilitating developer relations, identifying and funding high-potential projects that enhance ENS, and bolstering support for ENS-aligned initiatives overall.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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@Premm.eth announced the move of the ENSIP process into a formal process in the GitHub repository. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback or get involved by contacting @nxt3d on X. A well-attended meetup at ETHCC discussed these developments. Check out the GitHub repository here.
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Nick Lionis presenting a hack from ETHGlobal
QUADB revolutionizes decentralized data management with structured namespaces, fine-grained access control, encryption, and decentralized storage. It uses tokens and private quadratic voting for fair distribution to the best datasets. Key features include visualization of ENS names and subnames, the ability to encrypt and decrypt data without onchain transactions, and private voting with quadratic funding. Learn more at QUADB | ETHGlobal.
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Nameful Presentation
@alextnetto.eth presented ‘Nameful’, a project aimed at simplifying domain registration. Users can choose where to store domain data and customize their profile while waiting for confirmations. Currently, Nameful uses an offchain resolver, but the standard can be implemented by any gateway. The test site is available here.
The company behind the app, Blockful, is working on an ENSIP and will integrate feedback from ETHCC. The final spec will be available in the ENSIPs repository. Check out the Blockful Roadmap. For more details, visit Nameful and ERC-5559
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Blockful.eth Highlights H1 2024 Achievements
Blockful.eth has announced the successful completion of several projects in the first half of 2024. Highlighted in their recent Mirror.xyz post, Blockful’s advancements are a testament to their team’s dedication. More details are available in their H1 2024 summary on Mirror.xyz.
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EFP Service Provider Report Q1/Q2 2024
The Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) detailed its use of ENS DAO service provider streaming funds for Q1 and Q2 of 2024. Transparency and accountability are emphasized. The financials show $205,745.85 in income from ENS DAO streams and $61,954.39 in expenses. Progress includes nearing the launch of main components and ongoing development. Full report and details on the Forum.
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NameStone Q2 Update
NameStone has been funded by ENS DAO for over five months. The Q2 update covers platform statistics, the launch of ENSPro, a collaboration with Columbia GSB, and the upgrade of TeamNick to an EVM gateway. For more details, read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions. Read the full report here.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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ETHMexico has secured funding from the perpetual Public Goods bounty, ensuring continuous support for valuable initiatives. Leading up to the main event in September, several community-supported events are planned. Notably, Public Goods steward @vegayp is slated to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ETHMexico conference.
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John Hoopes presented Astral.Global, which offers open-source tools for location-based apps on the decentralized web, enabling a new vertical to emerge. They are developing a location proof protocol and a spatial registry/database that supports multiple geographic feature types. For more details, check their docs.
Their Logbook allows users to register location proofs and attach evidence to prove they are not spoofing their location. Astral.Global aims to create functionality that can do everything in one line of Solidity. They are applying for a large grant and are seeking feedback.
For more information, visit them on:
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Leticiaferraz.eth has recently completed writing 8 articles focusing on the purpose and impact of large grants, how the funds are used, and the technology involved. This series covers the Q4 2023 grantees. For detailed insights, you can read the articles on the ENS DAO Grants page. Additionally, feedback is welcome on the forum post regarding the large grant winner articles, which can be found here.
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The Public Goods Working Group will be sponsoring and be present at ETH Tokyo, supporting the hackathon and judging from August 23-26. For more information, visit the ETH Tokyo website.
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ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem.
ENS DAO Basics: Details the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Provides guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Offers additional insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Feedback platform where users share input to improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main Github Repository.
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋
Newsletter Roundup (tl;dr)
ENS Labs Update: ENS Rebrand, EthCC, ETHGlobal
Community Updates: Uni.eth, Gnosis Pay, Fileverse collaborative docs
Meta-Governance: Endowment Report, Voting Period Results
Ecosystem: Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Large Grants, Hacker Pack activation
Welcome to the ENS DAO Newsletter:
New editions — published bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
Previous editions are archived on the ENS DAO Archive.
New proposals are broadcast to Telegram.
ENS DAO Dashboard is now available for public review.
Submit feedback — tell us what to feature!
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Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for ENS DAO working group calls and other events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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The Term 5 Dashboard, managed by the Meta-Governance Working Group, provides updates and summaries of DAO governance and initiatives. Regularly check it for the latest developments.
Proposal | Type | Discussion | Status |
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Upgrade DNSSEC support | Executable | ||
Commence Streams for Service Providers | Executable | ||
Determine ENS Labs’ next steps in eth.link litigation | Social |
Note: A minimum of 100 $ENS is required to submit executable proposals. Once a proposal gains momentum, the stewards will prioritize it for a vote during the designated voting window. See our Governance Docs for more information. To view the real-time distribution of voting power among delegates, visit votingpower.xyz.
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In June 2024, the ENS Protocol registered 20.1k new .eth domains, bringing the total to 2.045 million. The protocol generated revenue of 986k USD equivalent during this period, all of which were allocated to the ENS DAO. The number of Ethereum account holders with at least one ENS name increased by 15.8k, totaling 886k. There were 14.3k primary ENS names set, making the overall count 865k. Additionally, 5k new avatar records were created, reaching a cumulative total of 179k. — 1
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ENS Labs has announced plans for the ENSV2 upgrade, aiming to enhance decentralization, reduce gas costs, and improve multi-chain interoperability. The new registry system will offer better control and customization for users.
They have also introduced a technical design document, which outlines the design and implementation of ENSV2.
The ENS Labs encourages community feedback . You can view the full proposal here and leave technical feedback here.
For more details, visit the ENS Blog. — 05.28.24
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Luc.eth has announced the launch of a new “Decentralized Web” documentation page, which is the beginning of the dWeb section on the ENS Docs site. This draft document provides an introduction to hosting a decentralized website using ENS. Luc.eth is seeking feedback and suggestions from the community to improve the content. To view the draft and provide your input, visit the Decentralized Web documentation. — 05.28.24
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The ENS subgraph has completed migration to The Graph Network. This integration enhances data accessibility and efficiency for ENS users. For more details and to explore the subgraph, visit The Graph Explorer. — 05.31.24
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ENS Labs revealed its new brand identity at their ETHCC Rebranding event after over a year of dedicated work. The refreshed identity features an expanded color system with analog roots yet undeniably digital, pathways to navigate the New Internet, and ENS names with a fluent tag. Explore the new ENS at ens.domains. — 07.09.24
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Makoto delivered a talk at EthCC titled “ENSv2 for the Multichain World,” exploring the future of ENS in a multichain environment. Dive into the insights and watch the full talk here. — 07.10.24
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Check out Domico’s insightful talk on the new ENS rebrand, “Designing ENS for a Better Internet,” delivered at EthCC. Dive into the details and watch the full presentation here. - 07.10.24
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Alexander Urbelis, General Counsel of ENS, discusses their efforts to safeguard ENS users and the Web3 ecosystem from web2-based attacks. Highlighting collaboration with key figures and sharing insights on addressing malicious domains. Dive into the full discussion here. — 07.12.24
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ETHGlobal has partnered with ENS DAO and ENS Labs to provide hackers in 2024 with their preferred ENS names, completely free. Starting today, any hacker this year can mint their Web3 username and head onchain.
With the launch of Community Packs, past ETHGlobal hackers can now mint the new Hacker Pack, including an ENS domain. Hackers at any event in 2024 also qualify for their ENS handle.
For more details, visit ETHGlobal’s Hacker Pack. — 07.15.24
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EVM Actions describes itself as a standard that enables Web3 interactions directly within any Web2 website, including social networks and chat apps. It enhances Web3 accessibility and ease of use, featuring integration with ENS.
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WorldCare describes itself as a decentralized platform designed to address global healthcare challenges. Patients register and share medical histories securely, with data stored in a decentralized and encrypted format. The platform integrates ENS and uses stablecoins for secure, anonymous payments. WorldCare supports multiple blockchain networks and utilizes World ID for identity verification and Filecoin for secure data management.
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QUADB describes itself as a decentralized data management protocol to ensure secure data handling. It utilizes ENS for data organization, Tableland for SQL indexing, and Lighthouse for encrypting and storing data on IPFS and Filecoin. Worldcoin and zkEmail are used for identity verification to prevent sybil attacks, while MACI enables private quadratic voting. These technologies work together to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and user privacy.
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ENS Radio: Ecosystem Higlights operator.io & ENSPro — 07.03.24
ENS Radio: Fileverse’s Collaboration Tools — 07.10.24
ENS Watercooler: Khori.eth and Esk3nder.eth — 07.12.24
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Participate in improving the ENS Ecosystem! Provide feedback on Canny, where members of ENS Labs and Working Group stewards will work to address your submissions. The ENS community can submit feedback in three main categories: Feature Requests, Integrations, and Bug Reports. You can also participate by upvoting or commenting on existing submissions. We’re listening to the community, send your feedback on Canny now.
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Share updates on projects developing ENS for consideration for inclusion in the newsletter. Submit contributions and describe at least one nifty feature about your project for potential inclusion in the newsletter. Send your contributions here.
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Yinka from Fleek demonstrates how to connect any .eth name to your site effortlessly in a new video. Learn how to set up your domain quickly and efficiently. Watch the tutorial here. — 07.03.24
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Gnosis Pay teamed up with EthCC to offer limited edition cards for attendees, featuring ENS domain integration. Attendees could customize their card with an ENS name for a unique touch. Full details here. — 07.03.24
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Uniswap has integrated an ENS-powered username system into their mobile app. They recently granted early access to their Uniswap extension to the first 100k registered uni.eth usernames. Download the Uniswap app to claim your free ENS subname and enjoy a seamless onchain identity experience. — 07.05.24
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Fileverse has integrated ENS to enable real-time collaboration on decentralized documents through dDocs. Use your ENS for seamless identity verification on mobile and desktop, with peer-to-peer and end-to-end encryption. Start collaborating now. — 07.10.24
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Namespace reports having minted over 700 gotbased.eth subnames in a single day. Review the subname collection ‘gotbased.eth’ now. — 07.10.24
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3DNS invites the community to register their Superchain Identity at chain.box! As the new identity layer of the Optimism Collective, Superchain Identity offers seamless domain management and trading on leading NFT marketplaces. — 07.12.24
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Vision has partnered with 3DNS to offer tokenized DNS names, now live on Vision and tradable as onchain assets. Supported TLDs include .com, .xyz, .box, and over 420 more. Additionally, Vision has teamed up with NameFi. Namefi NFTs represent DNS ownership on the blockchain and are tradable on Vision, supporting 329 TLDs. — 07.04.24
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Vitalik.eth recently spoke at the Modular Summit, providing an example of how a decentralized web browser could function using ENS. Watch the full talk here. — 07.12.24
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Brantly.eth has announced an invitation for users to drop their ENS names for potential inclusion in the Recommendations seed list for the Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) app. The ENS name must be set as the Primary Name and have an avatar. Learn more about the Ethereum Follow Protocol. — 07.15.24
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Hidayath.eth has introduced a new template at WebHash.com for building decentralized startup websites. Launch your startup site in a decentralized way with ENS domains, 3DNS, and Box Domains. Explore the new template and get started here. — 07.15.24
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Meta-Governance – @5pence.eth
ENS Ecosystem – @slobo.eth
Public Goods – @simona_pop
DAO Secretary - @limes
The responsibilities of the Lead Stewards & Secretary are set out in Rule 9.8 and Rule 9.9 of the Working Group Rules.
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The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Tuesdays · 1:00 – 1:45pm UTC
Term 5 Meta-Governance Stewards:
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The June 2024 financial report for ENS presents a positive financial outlook.
Financial Overview:
Revenue > Cash Burn by 2x, Runway: 193 months
Revenue $2.6m, vs. $2.5m last month
Cash Inflow: $1.0m
Normalized Cash Burn: $.7m Reserves: $136m (ETH: 122M, USDC: 14M)
Total Endowment: $92.8M, P&L: -$5.3M (ETH mark-to-market)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here. — 07.01.24
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The June Endowment report is now available on Karpatkey’s Website. This report provides a detailed overview of the endowment’s finances and allocations. A high-level overview is made available below for reader’s convenience:
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $100,226,939
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $348,232
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
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Vote: Tally
Results: 89.77% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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Vote: Tally
Results: 48.41% Approval
Transaction: Executable Code
Status: Executed
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@estmcmxci initiated a discussion using a Kanban board to showcase various initiatives and their current status within the ENS DAO Meta-Governance. The goal is to establish a cadence for scheduling key events and steward changeovers.
Participants are encouraged to leave notes and feedback directly in the FigJam board. For further discussion or questions, you can reach out to estmcmxci.eth on Telegram.
Check out the Kanban board here.
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Karpatkey has released the H1 2024 review for the ENS Endowment, detailing the progress and performance of the endowment over the first half of the year. The report covers key metrics, achievements, and future plans for the endowment, providing transparency and insights into its management and growth.
Read the full report here.
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The Ecosystem Working Group strengthens the ENS Protocol by facilitating developer relations, identifying and funding high-potential projects that enhance ENS, and bolstering support for ENS-aligned initiatives overall.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 4:00 – 5:00pm UTC
Term 5 Ecosystem Stewards:
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The ENSIP process is moving into a formal process on GitHub. Check out the new repository here. Community feedback is crucial—please provide any and all feedback to @premm.eth.
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Resolver Works has released its Q2 2024 report, highlighting significant advancements in ENS integrations, improved resolver performance, and enhanced security measures.
Read the full report here.
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Namespace has published its latest quarterly report, showcasing progress in user adoption, new partnerships, and feature enhancements on its ENS-based platform. The report emphasizes continued growth and innovation in decentralized identity solutions.
Read the full report here.
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@clowes.eth reported updates on the EVMv2 Gateway, focusing on documentation and onboarding material. For more details, visit the GitHub repository.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the greater Ethereum ecosystem by identfying and funding open-source development.
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Info:
Thursdays · 5:00 - 5:45pm UTC
Term 5 Public Goods Stewards:
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The ENS DAO Public Goods Working Group has launched the Q3 2024 Large Grants, offering up to 300k USDC for Ethereum and Web3 public goods projects. Awards range from 12k to 50k USDC. Applications are open until July 18th on Questbook. For more details, visit the discussion post. — 06.17.24
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Shouvik Ghosh from the University of Munich presented the TUM Blockchain club, founded as a non-profit, student-run organization with around 45 members. They are organizing the 2nd annual TUM Blockchain Conference on September 12-13 in Munich, aiming to connect students, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
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ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem.
ENS DAO Basics: Details the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Provides guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Offers additional insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Feedback platform where users share input to improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main Github Repository.
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Thank you very much for reading! Goodbye. 👋
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
Security Council | Executable |
 | 4pm UTC | Thursday |
 | 5pm UTC | Thursday |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Request: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Social |
Funding Transfer: Public Goods Working Group (1H) | Executable |
Enable Self-Funding for the Endowment | Executable |
Security Council | Social |
ENS Steward Vesting Proposal | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group (1H) | Social |
Confirming the ENS DAO Security Council | Social |
Funding Request: Meta-Governance Working Group | Executable |
Roles Modifier V2 Migration | Executable |
 | 4pm UTC | Thursday |
 | 5pm UTC | Thursday |