New proposals 1 — Updates via Telegram
ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review
Submit feedback — Share what you’d like to see
ENS Labs: ENS Announces Linea as Namechain Strategic Partner
Community: Vitalik.eth acknolwedges EFP
Meta-Gov: November Endowment Report
Ecosystem: Service Provider Updates
Public Goods: Builder Grants Review
Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for working group calls and events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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[5.27] [Executable] Revoke the DAO’s Ability to Upgrade the Name Wrapper
This proposal seeks to mitigate a vulnerability in the ENS Name Wrapper by revoking the DAO’s ability to upgrade the contract, while preserving control over metadata updates, through deploying a new metadata proxy and relinquishing admin ownership over the Name Wrapper.
[EP 5.x] [Executable] Reimbursement of eth.limo’s ongoing legal fees
This proposal seeks to reimburse eth.limo for $240,632.38 in ongoing legal fees incurred while operating the eth.limo/eth.link gateway services, which are critical for ENS infrastructure and public utility.
Vote: Pending
Discussion: Open
Results: Pending
Unruggable has submitted a funding request to build and operate gateways supporting ENSIP19. Initially discussed within the Service Provider Program, the proposal has been escalated to the wider DAO due to its broader infrastructure significance. The funding request emphasizes the need for robust, global infrastructure supported by top-tier engineers and 24/7 scaling expertise to ensure uptime and proactive operations. The grant includes provisions for voting power and incentive alignment with ENS goals, with an openness to vesting schedules. Read more and join the discussion.
This initiative seeks to diversify ENS DAO’s treasury while maintaining stability and optimizing returns. The proposal outlines a strategy to balance treasury management with long-term financial goals. Share your thoughts here.
A proposal is under consideration to convert 20% of ENS DAO’s USDC holdings into Glo Dollar (USDGLO). This initiative supports Web3 public goods funding at no additional cost, aligning treasury strategy with social impact goals. By leveraging Glo Dollar, ENS DAO can contribute to charitable initiatives while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Join the discussion.
Proposals are the means by which changes are made to the status quo. There are two types of proposals:
Social Proposals: Offchain proposals seeking the DAO’s agreement on social considerations 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.
Proposal Threshold: A minimum of 10k $ENS is required to submit social proposals, while 100k $ENS is needed for executable proposals.
Stay updated on DAO governance and proposals by regularly checking the Term 5 Dashboardand the Voting Period Bulletin. For detailed governance information, refer to our Governance Docs. To see real-time voting power distribution, visit votingpower.xyz.
ENS has partnered with Linea to launch Namechain, leveraging Linea’s Type 2 zkEVM for scalability, cost efficiency, and Ethereum compatibility. ENS on L2 will enhance decentralized naming, profiles, and hosting. Read more.
Inspired by the inaugural frENSday in Bangkok? ENS is shaping the future of decentralized identity and is hiring to help build the next generation of the web.
Explore open roles: Apply Now.
ENS enters gaming with its first-ever collaboration! In Ubisoft’s Captain Laserhawk Universe, ENS subnames link character identities to user wallets via Niji Warrior ID Cards under edenonline.eth, transforming onchain identity in gaming.
At the inaugural frENSday event, XMTP served as the operating system, leveraging ENS for decentralized identities. Bots like earl.frens.eth answered questions, directed attendees to group chats, and shared updates. ENS names made bots easy to search and message.
Makoto Inoue from ENS (Ethereum Name Service) joined Glenn Woo (Blockdaemon) and James Shen (MetaCRM) at Taipei Blockchain Week. The panel, “Building the Backbone of Web3,” explored infrastructure innovations for seamless onboarding in Web3.
Help improve the ENS ecosystem by providing feedback on Canny, where ENS Labs members and Working Group stewards will address your submissions. You can submit Feature Requests, Integrations, Bug Reports, or upvote and comment on existing posts. Share your feedback on Canny here.
Submissions for the ENS newsletter are open! Share updates on projects, events, achievements, or community changes for inclusion. Submit your segment by visiting the Newsletter ddocs site here and leaving a comment.
New to the ENS DAO or curious about how it works? basics.ensdao.org is your go-to resource for learning about governance, proposals, and ways to get involved in the ENS ecosystem. Whether you’re exploring ENS for the first time or looking to deepen your participation, this guide provides all the essentials.
Start your journey today: Visit ENS DAO Basics.
Thecap.eth published an article about scaling ENS to a billion users, exploring solutions like Namechain to address limitations and drive mass adoption.
Read the full article: ENS: To a Billion and Beyond
Code4rena announced a collaboration with Unruggable to audit their gateway codebase ahead of ENS’s upcoming cross-chain reverse resolution rollout. An invitational audit will invite top wardens, rewarding the most unique, highest-severity vulnerabilities.
Yodl has announced the integration of Ethereum Follow Protocol. EFP is an onchain social graph enabling users to follow and tag Ethereum accounts, bringing trust natively into payments.
In his latest blog post, “What I would love to see in a wallet,” Vitalik Buterin highlighted the Ethereum Follow Protocol as a key player for privacy-preserving onchain identity. EFP enables proof-of-personhood, token-gated chats, and much more onchain.
Efroglets NFTs are now equipped with unique ENS domains, enabling Web3-ready identities. These ENS names come completely free with no renewal fees, support automatic transferswithin 24 hours, and offer holders a personalized Web3 identity. Powered by Linea L2.
Gregskril.eth has built an open-source indexer and frontend for ENS DAO governance. It acts as a backup tool, ensuring decentralized participation in onchain proposals. Built for easy local deployment, it promotes maximal decentralization.
Contribute: GitHub
Blockful.eth developed ENS Rent—it allows users to rent out ENS domains they own while retaining ownership. Renters gain manager rights, enabling subdomain creation and record updates. Initially a hackathon project, it’s now live and open-sourced, ready for community feedback.
Explore: GitHub
Spotted by Clowes.eth, ICANN’s “Introduction to Blockchain Name System Technologies”highlights blockchain naming systems like ENS. This shows growing recognition of ENS as a naming and identity primitive, emphasizing its interplay with DNS. Collaboration and feedback are encouraged.
JustWeb3 simplifies Web3 onboarding with ENS subnames, SIWENS (Sign-In With ENS), verifiable credentials, and dApp integration. Designed with a plugin-driven system, it fosters decentralization, collaboration, and interoperability.
Demo: demo.justaname.id
SDK Docs: docs.justaname.id
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 | 2pm UTC | Tuesday | |
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
The results are in! Congratulations to the newly elected stewards for Term 6 across the three working groups:
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Congrats to all the stewards!
We look forward to seeing the progress and impact you will bring to the ENS DAO over the next term.
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
The ENS DAO is exploring a significant Endowment expansion led by karpatkey. Key proposals include:
Increase: Add 5,000 ETH for yield-generating opportunities.
Optimization: Adjust fee accrual to 25 days.
Goal: Ensure self-sufficiency through higher earnings.
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $108m
Capital utilization: 99.9%
Monthly DeFi results: $369k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
Financial Overview
Revenue > Cash Burn, Runway: 131 months
Revenue: $1.8m (vs. $1.6m last month)
Cash Inflow: $.9m (vs. $.7m last month)
Normalized Cash Burn: $1.1m
Reserves: $142m (ETH: 134m, USDC: 8m)
Total Endowment: $109m
P&L: $28.0m ($27.7M from ETH M2M)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here
Agora are considering ways to unlock ENS Delegations held by Coinbase to increase governance participation—proposed solutions include an upgrade to the ENS Governor followed by a delegate race.
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.
ENS Labs is actively advancing development across key areas. Minor updates to the L2 reverse registry smart contracts are ongoing, with continued work on refining the overall design. Progress on ENSv2, also known as Namechain, remains steady as efforts focus on smart contract development and a reimagined manager app. Additionally, a front-end redesign of the manager app is in progress, which includes improvements such as an enhanced dark modeexperience. For those interested in tracking the ENSv2 work, further details can be found in the verifiable factory repository.
In parallel, two new ERC proposals have been introduced by jefflau.eth. The first, onchain registration of chain identifiers, was authored by yuliyaalexiev, while the second, chain-specific addresses using ENS, comes from jrudolf. These proposals aim to enhance ENS utility and integration across the Ethereum ecosystem.
On the topic of post-quantum computing, ENS Labs addressed a community question regarding its consideration for ENSv2. While post-quantum security remains a critical concern, core L2 and Ethereum teams will lead efforts in this area, as practical implementation is still several years away.
Wildcard offers a unified platform for managing ENS records across multiple L2 networks, enabling users to choose specific chains for record management and optimize transactions. By simplifying record management, Wildcard enhances flexibility and usability for ENS users operating on Layer 2 solutions. More details, including contracts, can be found in their repository: GitHub - WildcardLabs/superchain-resolver. For more information, visit their website: records.xyz.
NameStone takes a developer-focused approach to issuing ENS subnames on Layer 2 networks. Their new product, Durin, enables onchain L2 subname issuance in approximately 7 minutes using modifiable templates. Currently, NameStone supports deployments on 5 Sepolia chains and Base mainnet, with plans to expand further. To date, the platform has achieved 80 deployments and registered 280 names. Additional resources, including documentation, contracts, and architecture details, can be accessed via GitHub.
Namespace has begun building a user-friendly front-end to simplify subname management, subscriptions, resolver configurations, and API key usage. This effort aims to streamline ENS processes for a broader user base. In addition to development updates, Namespace has published an article exploring ENS scaling challenges, which can be shared and read on x.com. For more information, visit their website: namespace.tech.
Unruggable is expanding ENS use cases beyond identity data by introducing new functionalities such as developer scores, onchain balances, and voting power. They have developed security features, including guards for enhanced data protection and queryable records. A key update is the proposed ENSIP Hooks, which enable secure resolution of onchain data through ENS records. An example includes resolving ENS token votes via specialized text records, with further details available on their ENSIP GitHub. A demo is also provided via hooks-demo. Looking forward, Unruggable is exploring resolver-specific protocols for horizontally scaling ENS across networks like Base and investigating use cases involving zk technology.
ENS Rent introduces a platform that allows users to rent and list ENS domains, enabling domain owners to monetize unused assets. The platform distinguishes between manager and owner roles, ensuring that control remains locked until the rental period ends. For clarity, they emphasize the use of the term “lease” when referring to renting subnames. ENS Rent originated as a hackathon project and continues to evolve, with contracts available on their GitHub repository. Learn more on their website: ens.rent.
The ENS Improvement Proposals (ENSIPs) are continually updated, offering insight into ongoing and future developments. To explore the full repository and stay informed about the latest proposals, visit: GitHub - ensdomains/ensips.
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Work on Hooks is progressing, with further updates expected next week. In response to Vitalik’s tweet about the “perfect wallet,” the team is also developing a new ENSIP proposal, ENSIP-TBD-8.md. This proposal establishes a standard for specifying a priority list of coinTypes through the use of an ENS text record, improving wallet functionality and user experience.
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Community involvement and feedback are highly encouraged to shape the direction of ENSIPs. If you’re interested in contributing or providing input, reach out to @nxt3d on Twitter to get involved.
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
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ENS DAO introduces Public Goods Builder Grants to support impactful projects that drive innovation in Ethereum and Web3 ecosystems.
What is it?
A grant program providing financial support to public goods projects.
Who is it for?
Projects building infrastructure, tools, or educational resources that scale and grow the Web3 ecosystem.
How does it work?
Apply for a grant.
Submissions reviewed by stewards.
Deliver milestones as proposed.
Apply for further funding.
How to Get Started?
Submit your application with project details, milestones, funding needs, and social links. Connect your wallet and scale your project!
Apply now: builder.ensgrants.xyz
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The Public Goods Working Group awarded Urbe.eth $40K USDC to advance blockchain education through intensive bootcamps. Urbe Campus equips developers with Web3 skills via hands-on training and hackathon preparation, empowering the next generation of builders.
Learn more: Urbe.eth Grants Review
The Public Goods Working Group has awarded Rotki $25K USDC to enhance privacy-focused portfolio management. Rotki integrates Odos DEX across EVM chains and ExtraFI on Optimismand Base, empowering users to manage their DeFi activities efficiently.
Learn more: Rotki Grants Review
Firefly achieved significant progress during Devcon, particularly in device scaling and community engagement. The team successfully assembled and flashed hundreds of devices for the event and is now focused on improving and scaling the flashing process to streamline future batches.
Community interest in Firefly was overwhelming, with @ricmoo delivering two talks that drew significant attention from attendees. The positive reception has led to plans for another batch order of 500 devices. Additionally, Firefly aims to initiate community drops starting next year across various cities. To prioritize user privacy and avoid doxxing risks, the team prefers to deliver devices in person instead of collecting addresses.
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Q4/Q1 Focus
Firefly’s upcoming focus includes launching developer bounties funded by the ENS Public Goods Working Group. The goal is to encourage hackers and developers to build on Firefly devices and explore innovative ideas for further applications and use cases.
Firefly continues to expand and improve device distribution while fostering innovation. Stay tuned for next year’s milestones!
ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem:
ENS DAO Basics: Learn about the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Share input to help improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main GitHub repository.
Thank you for reading! Goodbye.
ENS DAO Website — All-in-one DAO guide and handbook
New editions — Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
New proposals — Updates via Telegram
ENS DAO Dashboard — Available for public review
Submit feedback — Share what you’d like to see
ENS Labs: Open Roles @ ENS Labs, Presence at TBW
Community: Integrations from Yodl Go, Fileverse, and Nani
Meta-Gov: Amendments, Service Provider Brainstorm, DAO Tooling Updates
Ecosystem: Gitcoin Grants, Mini Grants, ENSIP Updates
Public Goods: Builder Grants, Gashawk Update, Octant Funding
Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for working group calls and events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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[5.25] [Executable] Collective Working Group Funding Request
This is a resubmission of [EP 5.24], with no changes to the funding amounts or technical specifications.
Vote: Tally
Disucssion: Open
Results: 100% Approval
[5.26] [Executable] Implementation of ENS Governance Distribution Pilot Program
This executable proposal implements the Governance Distribution Pilot Program approved in EP 5.19. Following the community’s selection of the 30k ENS distribution option, this proposal authorizes the transfer of ENS tokens from the treasury to implement the program.
Proposed by Nick.eth, this aims to enhance security by revoking the DAO’s ability to upgrade the Name Wrapper, addressing a vulnerability that may allow for a malicious DAO to control wrapped names. The plan involves deploying a new metadata contract, updating the Name Wrapper, and revoking administrative ownership over it.
More: Revoke the DAO’s ability to upgrade the name wrapper
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Proposal Details: Unruggable submitted a funding request for building and operating gateways supporting ENSIP19: TEMP CHECK - Funding Request for ENSIP19
Context: While initially discussed under the Service Provider program, the proposal has been escalated to the wider DAO for consideration due to its broader impact and infrastructure significance.
Key Highlights:
Robust infrastructure is critical for global rollout; top-tier engineers and 24/7 scaling expertise are required.
Funding aims to ensure no downtime and proactive support, avoiding reactive operations.
Grant request includes provisions for voting power and incentive alignment with ENS goals, open to vesting schedules.
Hiring urgency stems from the need for highly skilled personnel to meet standards.
Proposal is aligned with long-term ENS objectives, such as Namechain support.
Proposals are the means by which changes are made to the status quo. There are two types of proposals:
Social Proposals: Offchain proposals seeking the DAO’s agreement on social considerations 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.
Proposal Threshold: A minimum of 10k $ENS is required to submit social proposals, while 100k $ENS is needed for executable proposals.
Stay updated on DAO governance and proposals by regularly checking the Term 5 Dashboardand the Voting Period Bulletin. For detailed governance information, refer to our Governance Docs. To see real-time voting power distribution, visit votingpower.xyz.
Namechain by is a purpose-built Layer 2 solution, marking the next evolution in ENS as part of the ENSv2 initiative.
Announced during frensday, Namechain promises to significantly reduce costs, enhance performance, and maintain a familiar Ethereum developer experience.
Watch the entire stream here.
Inspired by the inaugural frENSday in Bangkok? ENS is shaping the future of decentralized identity and is hiring to help build the next generation of the web.
Explore open roles: Apply Now.
Gregskril.eth shares key updates from frENSDay on upcoming ENS developments:
L2 Primary Names: Now available on testnet, with mainnet launch coming soon.
Flexible Smart Contracts: Enhanced contracts expected in ENSv2.
Namechain Preview: Insights into building on Namechain.
Catch the full update video from Gregskril.eth here.
At Devcon, Jefflau.eth presented a comprehensive Year in Review for ENS, sharing notable milestones and advancements:
Major Milestones:
Over 13 million ENS names registered.
Gasless DNSSEC for enhanced security.
GoDaddy’s one-click ENS integration for any DNS.
Google now recognizes .eth in search results.
PayPal & Venmo ENS integrations.
Growing support from service providers like EFP and Namestone.
Technical Advancements:
Namechain: A Layer 2 solution designed to improve speed and cost-effectiveness.
ENSv2: A complete rewrite introducing simplified name migration, record sharing, and logic passthrough.
Primary Names on L2: Enabling scalable primary name functions on Layer 2.
The ENS team expresses gratitude to the community for seven years of growth and looks forward to future innovations.
Read more about the keynote and progress here.
At frENSday, Jesse Pollak and Katherine Wu discussed creating Basenames: a unified identity for Base and the onchain economy, powered by ENS.
Watch: frEnsday Fireside Chat w/ Jesse.eth
Domico.eth unveiled a sleek hypothetical userflow for Namechain, emphasizing ease of use and efficiency. Goals include registering names from any L2 without connecting to Namechain, gasless ETH payments, and reducing registration time to just 10 seconds.
Watch the full keynote: frENSday Keynote
ENS Labs commits to quarterly transparency reports on ENSv2 development, covering financials and technical progress, starting Q1 2025. Reports will detail budget usage, milestone achievements, and timeline adjustments, supporting community trust and showcasing advances in ENS protocol evolution.
Jeff Lau, Co-Founder of ENS, will speak at Taipei Blockchain Week about ENS’s role as the “DNS for web3,” simplifying wallet and profile identities while championing decentralization.
Details: Announcement
Makoto Inoue, Core Developer at ENS since 2018, will share insights on scaling ENS at Taipei Blockchain Week. From frontend to smart contracts and data analysis, Makoto’s contributions have been pivotal.
Details: Announcement
The frENSday event featured talks from Web3 founders, builders, and community members. All sessions are now available on YouTube, providing insights into the latest developments in the Web3 ecosystem.
Watch the sessions here: frENSday YouTube Playlist
Help improve the ENS ecosystem by providing feedback on Canny, where ENS Labs members and Working Group stewards will address your submissions. You can submit Feature Requests, Integrations, Bug Reports, or upvote and comment on existing posts. Share your feedback on Canny here.
Submissions for the ENS newsletter are open! Share updates on projects, events, achievements, or community changes for inclusion. Submit your segment by visiting the Newsletter ddocs site here and leaving a comment.
New to the ENS DAO or curious about how it works? basics.ensdao.org is your go-to resource for learning about governance, proposals, and ways to get involved in the ENS ecosystem. Whether you’re exploring ENS for the first time or looking to deepen your participation, this guide provides all the essentials.
Start your journey today: Visit ENS DAO Basics.
Yodl Go integrates ENS, providing free subdomains (e.g., alice.yodl.eth) for seamless payments. Users can set token and chain preferences, with payments automatically routed, swapped, or bridged. ENS domains become personalized payment hubs, unifying Ethereum tools.
Fileverse’s new ddocs.new update introduces text-specific commenting, enabling async collaboration. Users can link comments to specific text and work in parallel—now with ENS for seamless identity integration!
Learn more: Fileverse Update
Ross (@z0r0zzz) launched the first legal entity listing an ENS identity for an onchain AI agent in its operating agreement. This innovative LLC is managed algorithmically via smart contracts, redefining governance.
Dive into the details: Read More
Limes.eth launched the ENS POAP Collection, showcasing top collectors in the ENS ecosystem! Check out the leaderboard, spot your rank, and see if you made the top 10.
Explore: ENS POAP Collection
Brian Armstrong highlights the Internet of Money, with ENS playing a critical role in identity for this new ecosystem. Paired with Base for scaling, USDC for stability, and smart wallets for usability, ENS cements itself as essential Web3 infrastructure.
At Devcon in Bangkok, Lefteris.eth shared his insights from over a decade in the ecosystem, breaking down why many DAOs fall short of their potential, while praising exceptions to the norm (ENS DAO).
If you missed it, catch his talk here: Watch Now.
Validator.eth highlights that ENS names are more than traditional NFTs. These blockchain-based identifiers simplify crypto transactions, support dApps, and serve as entry points for Web3. ENS names go beyond being collectibles—they are purpose-built tools shaping the infrastructure of Web3 and redefining the blockchain space as Pure Utility NFTs.
Mely.eth offered a thought-provoking take: “True identity lies in the non-physical, which is perfect and immutable.” In their article, they expand on this by describing how ENS offers a decentralized and permanent identity layer for Web3.
Dive deeper into this perspective: Read More
Ecosystem steward Slobo.eth discussed the prospect of Primary Names on L2 networks, noting that out of 16M ENS names, only 900k use primary names—a feature that creates portable global profiles. L2 advancements cut costs by 100x ($10 → $0.10) and enable sponsorable primary names. Apps can even set them for free. Mainnet is expected in Q1 2025.
Learn more: ENSIP-19 Details
Back in 2015, ERC26 introduced the Default Ethereum Name Registrar, combining a registrar, auction, and election contract. While ambitious, it was later streamlined by Nick into the elegant system we now know as ENS. A pivotal moment in blockchain history. Read more
Visa now officially owns their ENS domain, enhancing their Web3 presence with visa.box. Another major corporation embracing decentralized identity solutions and showcasing the growing importance of ENS in the global digital landscape.
ENS stewards were seen at Privy HQ last week, hinting at potential collaborations or exciting developments. What could be brewing between ENS and Privy?
A decade ago, Devcon-0 gathered just ~40 attendees in Berlin. Fast forward to today, Devcon 7 in Bangkok attracted over 12k participants! A nostalgic reminder of Ethereum’s humble beginnings, as Lefteris.eth reflects on his early talk about C++, Ethereum & Emacs.
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 | 2pm UTC | Tuesday |
Love ENS? Build on it, talk about it, and want to contribute more? Consider nominating yourself for a Steward Role in the upcoming ENS DAO elections. It’s your chance to help shape the future of ENS governance.
Learn more and nominate here: Steward Nominations & Election Process.
In Q3 2024, ENS generated $6.3M in total revenue:
$4.72M from registration fees,
$838k from temporary premium fees,
$738k from DeFi returns on the ENS endowment.
Year-to-date revenue stands at $22.6M, driven by registration, premium fees, and DeFi yields. For more details, read the full report.
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In Q3 2024, ENS Working Groups collectively spent approximately $501k.
The Ecosystem Group allocated 197,707 USDC and 6 ETH, covering initiatives like bug bounties, grants, events, and services.
Meta-Governance spent 151,300 USDC, focusing on compensation, DAO tooling, and events.
Public Goods dedicated 136,999 USDC to grants, including ETH Mexico and various projects, along with event sponsorships. Full balance details are viewable at enswallets.xyz.
For more details, read the full report.
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The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
@alextnetto.eth posted proposed amendments to the ENS DAO Working Group Rules. With an aim to enhance governance by limiting roles, ensuring diversity, and addressing conflicts of interest, with each amendment requiring individual approval through a voting process.
More: Amendments to Working Group Rules
Avsa.eth shared an iterative framework for the second season of the ENS Service Provider Program, aiming to support full-time developers with proposals for improved scheduling, voting, and funding strutures.
More: Service Provider Program Season 2
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $80m
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $261k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
Financial Overview
Revenue > Cash Burn, Runway: 131 months
Revenue: $1.8m (vs. $1.6m last month)
Cash Inflow: $.9m (vs. $.7m last month)
Normalized Cash Burn: $1.1m
Reserves: $142m (ETH: 134m, USDC: 8m)
Total Endowment: $109m
P&L: $28.0m ($27.7M from ETH M2M)
Review the full report prepared by @Steakhouse here
Agora are considering ways to unlock ENS Delegations held by Coinbase to increase governance participation—proposed solutions include an upgrade to the ENS Governor followed by a delegate race.
More: Increasing Voting Supply with Coinbase
Governor Update Discussion: Another social vote will be held prior to the proposal for upgrading the governor, ensuring clarity and quorum.
Quorum Issue: Previous social vote failed due to confusion around the proposal.
Delegate Consideration: Voting twice will only be requested for crucial decisions.
Gasless Voting Implementation: Tally and Agora are exploring solutions to eliminate voting costs, making participation more accessible in the future.
Creator: @danch.quixote developed the ENS Ledger app through an initial grant, now seeking ongoing funding for maintenance and support.
Grant Details: Meta-governance working group approved a $7,500 USDC grant for a 6-month milestone-based support initiative.
Try the ENS Ledger App
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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.
A key focus has been on enabling L2 primary names, which allow users to set primary names on Layer 2 networks, offering a full ENS experience without involving mainnet smart contracts. This feature is currently available on L2 testnets and is planned to roll out to L2s in the near future.
Discussions are underway involving multiple teams to coordinate the implementation of this update.
ETHGlobal has unveiled its 2025 in-person hackathon schedule, featuring a diverse lineup of events across the globe. The calendar includes:
Taipei, Taiwan: April 4–6, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic: May 30–June 1, 2025
Cannes, France: July 4–6, 2025
New York, USA: August 15–17, 2025
New Delhi, India: September 26–28, 2025
Devconnect (Location TBD): November 2025
Web3.bio, a platform for managing Web3 identities, has been awarded a $25,000 USDC grant by the ENS Ecosystem Stewards. This funding will support operational costs, enhanced APIs, and new features for identity management.
The ENS Ecosystem Stewards awarded three 1 ETH mini grants to support innovative tools and contributions:
Rescue Name: Incentivizes renewing others’ ENS names. Built by nevvdevv.eth. GitHub.
ENS Reminders: Alerts users about expiring ENS names. Built by stephancill.eth. GitHub.
lcfr.eth: A longtime contributor offering token rescue via Flashbots. GitHub.
More information: Mini Grants Announcement
Gitcoin Grants Round 22 distributed $80,138 to 42 ENS projects, powered by $70k in matching funds and 1,995 unique donors. Innovations like private transfers, privacy-first gateways, and ENS profiles took the spotlight.
Learn more: Ecosystem Update
Team @Blockful participated in ETHGlobal, developing an innovative project focused on “renting” ENS names. Their creative approach won them a prize at the event. The project, Rent.eth, explores new use cases for ENS names, offering exciting possibilities for the community.
For more details: Rent.eth | ETHGlobal.
Namespace now supports ENS subname minting, record management & resolution on Optimism. All subnames & records are managed on L2 for lower fees & easier access. Devs & non-tech users alike can integrate subname registrations with their apps.
More: Namespace Docs
Brantly.eth presented at frENSday in Thailand, explaining EFP (Ethereum Follow Protocol). Highlighting how Vitalik.eth and others got onboarded, he shared EFP’s vision for global adoption.
Watch the talk here: Full Video
@clowes.eth delivered an insightful talk at Devcon on CCIP Read, providing a deep dive into using ERC-3668 for trustlessly reading Layer 2 data from Layer 1. The session explored the technical details and applications of this approach, offering valuable knowledge for developers and blockchain enthusiasts.
Watch the full video here: Devcon 2024 - Gateway Documentation.
@alextnetto.eth presented a lightning talk at frENSday focused on improving the management of ENS domains, highlighting innovative strategies and tools to streamline domain handling for users. The session offered practical insights and potential improvements for the ENS ecosystem.
Watch the talk on YouTube: Blockful’s Lightning Talk at frENSday.
The ENSIP GitHub repository continues to serve as the hub for ENS Improvement Proposals. Recent efforts include ongoing coordination on ENSIP-0, a foundational proposal drafted and maintained by the Unruggable Labs team (ENSIP-0 Draft Link).
Additionally, ENSIP-19, focused on EVM-chain reverse resolution, is progressing with an updated pull request by Tate. (ENSIP-19 PR Link).
At Devcon, the team engaged with members from Base, expressing enthusiasm for future collaborations on ENSIPs. The most recent proposal draft on Hooks has also been shared, with the team welcoming all feedback and encouraging community involvement.
To contribute, interested parties can reach out to @nxt3d on Twitter.
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The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
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The Public Goods Working Group has awarded GasHawk $40,000 USDC to enhance on-chain transaction efficiency. GasHawk is developing paymaster services, private mempool solutions, and blob execution tools for chains like Optimism, Base, and Sepolia.
Learn more: GasHawk Grant Details.
Pablo Alayeto presented the Public Goods Builder Grants project, a collaboration focused on education, tooling, and milestone-based grants within the Ethereum ecosystem. The ENS PG Grants platform enables builders to receive funding as they achieve predefined milestones, creating a structured and transparent process.
Building on Ethereum? Apply now: Builder Grants Platform.
Caio Mattos presented an update on the Domínio Web3 initiative, highlighting efforts to onboard new developers into the Web3 ecosystem in Latin America. The initiative has successfully brought together university and enterprise partners for conferences, with 94% of attendees being first-time users of Solidity.
Key accomplishments include:
Onboarding many new developers into Web3 technologies.
Assisting attendees with grant applications to support their projects.
Collaboration with partners such as @simona.eth, who will connect with Urbe Campus to expand outreach.
For more details, explore the presentation here: Domínio Web3 Presentation.
Rev from Octant (https://octant.pp) presented Octant, a protocol designed for sustainable funding of public goods by leveraging yields on staked ETH. The team is currently developing Octant v2and exploring collaborations with the ENS DAO to enhance public goods funding efforts.
Key Highlights:
Forum Post: Learn more about Octant in the Introducing Octant forum post.
Metrics and Progress: Check out Octant’s current metrics on the Octant App.
Discussions: There were extensive talks on the flywheel effects of Octant v2 and improving ecosystem-wide sustainable funding. @coltron.eth suggested diversifying strategies beyond Golem tokens for public goods funding.
Future Plans: Octant plans to share more tangible updates with the ENS DAO after the holidays.
Additional Resources:
Octant v2 Talk: Watch on YouTube.
Documentation: Explore Octant Docs.
Nischal Sharma shared valuable resources for developers working with Ethereum clients. These include:
Web3j Code Samples: A collection of added code examples for better integration with Ethereum clients. Check out the details in the GitHub Pull Request.
Hyperledger Web3j Library: A lightweight Java and Android library for Ethereum client integration. Explore the library on GitHub - Hyperledger Web3j.
ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem:
ENS DAO Basics: Learn about the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Share input to help improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol’s main GitHub repository.
Thank you for reading! Goodbye. 👋
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
ENS Labs: Namechain,ENS Keynote, ETHGlobal
Community: Durin, Dentity, Virgil Griffith Updates
Meta-Gov: Election results, Endowment Report, Calldata verification
Ecosystem: ENSIP updates, Gitcoin Round
Public Goods: Builder Grants, Urbe Campus
Refer to the ENS DAO Calendar for working group calls and events.
Calendar: Public Access / Access with Gmail
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[5.25] [Executable] Collective Working Group Funding Reuqeast This is a resubmission of [EP 5.24], with no changes to the funding amounts or technical specifications.
Vote: Pending
Disucssion: Open
[5.26] [Executable] Implementation of ENS Governance Distribution Pilot Program This executable proposal implements the Governance Distribution Pilot Program approved in EP5.19 1. Following the community’s selection of the 30k ENS distribution option, this proposal authorizes the transfer of ENS tokens from the treasury to implement the program.
Vote: Pending
Discussion: Open
Proposals are the means by which changes are made to the status quo. There are two types of proposals:
Social Proposals: Offchain proposals seeking the DAO's agreement on social considerations 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.
Proposal Threshold: A minimum of 10k $ENS is required to submit social proposals, while 100k $ENS is needed for executable proposals.
Stay updated on DAO governance and proposals by regularly checking the Term 5 Dashboard and the Voting Period Bulletin. For detailed governance information, refer to our Governance Docs. To see real-time voting power distribution, visit votingpower.xyz.
Namechain by is a purpose-built Layer 2 solution, marking the next evolution in ENS as part of the ENSv2 initiative.
Announced during frensday, Namechain promises to significantly reduce costs, enhance performance, and maintain a familiar Ethereum developer experience.
Watch the entire stream here.
Gregskril.eth shares key updates from frENSDay on upcoming ENS developments:
L2 Primary Names: Now available on testnet, with mainnet launch coming soon.
Flexible Smart Contracts: Enhanced contracts expected in ENSv2.
Namechain Preview: Insights into building on Namechain.
Catch the full update video from Gregskril.eth here.
At Devcon, Jefflau.eth presented a comprehensive Year in Review for ENS, sharing notable milestones and advancements:
Major Milestones:
Over 13 million ENS names registered.
Gasless DNSSEC for enhanced security.
GoDaddy’s one-click ENS integration for any DNS.
Google now recognizes .eth in search results.
PayPal & Venmo ENS integrations.
Growing support from service providers like EFP and Namestone.
Technical Advancements:
Namechain: A Layer 2 solution designed to improve speed and cost-effectiveness.
ENSv2: A complete rewrite introducing simplified name migration, record sharing, and logic passthrough.
Primary Names on L2: Enabling scalable primary name functions on Layer 2.
The ENS team expresses gratitude to the community for seven years of growth and looks forward to future innovations.
Read more about the keynote and progress here.
ENS announced an official partnership with POAP Studio for frENSDay in Bangkok, Thailand. POAP turns shared web3 experiences into digital collectibles, fostering connections and preserving memories within the community.
ENS Labs commits to quarterly transparency reports on ENSv2 development, covering financials and technical progress, starting Q1 2025. Reports will detail budget usage, milestone achievements, and timeline adjustments, supporting community trust and showcasing advances in ENS protocol evolution.
Gregskril.eth explores Solidity by creating a hybrid ENS resolver that stores critical data onchain and falls back to an offdchain database for non-critical records. This design enables free updates for less essential information, showcasing the flexibility of ENS resolvers.
Inspired by Namestone’s ENSPro app, this hybrid setup offers an innovative approach to managing ENS records. The contract is available here, inviting community feedback and ideas.
ENS Labs sponsored $10,000 USD in prizes to encourage innovation and development on ENS during ETHGlobal's Hackathon in Bangkok, empowering participants to advance decentralized naming on the new internet.
ENS announced its collaboration with Gaia to integrate ENS into Gaia’s protocol, enhancing decentralized agents with secure onchain identities. This partnership brings Gaia Domain Names to life, utilizing ENS's infrastructure to streamline AI agent identity management and promote decentralized innovation.
Help improve the ENS ecosystem by providing feedback on Canny, where ENS Labs members and Working Group stewards will address your submissions. You can submit Feature Requests, Integrations, Bug Reports, or upvote and comment on existing posts. Share your feedback on Canny here.
Submissions for the ENS newsletter are open! Share updates on projects, events, achievements, or community changes for inclusion. Submit your segment by visiting the Newsletter ddocs site here and leaving a comment.
Liam (@daddysether) provided insights into ENS’s ambitious journey to scale through its new Layer 2 solution, Namechain. ENS, one of Ethereum’s most widely adopted applications, aims to bring decentralized naming to billions worldwide by building on zkEVM infrastructure.
zkEVM Focus: Namechain will leverage zkEVM, prioritizing open-source and secure scalability.
Roadmap Breakdown:
Phase 1: Transition ENSv1 to ENSv2 with seamless L2 connectivity.
Phase 2: Develop new smart contracts for enhanced user experience.
Phase 3: Deploy with an established sequencer and prover network.
Phase 4: Implement registries, resolvers, and data synchronization on L2.
Phase 5: Begin registrations and renewals on Namechain.
L2-L2 Bridging: Ensures interoperability across Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem, allowing users to pay for ENS names on any existing L2.
For a deeper look at ENS’s scaling roadmap, check out Liam's full thread here.
Slobo.eth introduced Durin, an opinionated approach to managing ENS subnames on Layer 2 chains. Durin automates routine tasks, allowing developers to focus on innovative features.
What Durin Does:
Provides a frontend for deploying and configuring ENS registries: durin.dev
Offers open-source deployment scripts and registrar templates: GitHub
Enables ENS name resolution with a default gateway.
Supported Chains:
Scroll, Linea, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base.
Durin simplifies registry management and lowers the barrier to entry for developers working with ENS subnames on Layer 2 networks.
Blockful and Unruggable hosted a community run on November 13 in Bangkok, starting at Palmer & Turner Restaurant. Participants, whether seasoned runners or beginners, joined for an early morning jog through scenic streets, fostering good vibes. They ended the event with thanks to those who attended or greeted them at Devcon and frENSday.
Dentity introduces the ENS Library, a resource aimed at enhancing the understanding and utility of ENS for developers and users. Through guides, best practices, and insights, the ENS Library seeks to make ENS more accessible and practical, promoting widespread adoption of decentralized naming.
Explore more at Dentity ENS Library.
ENS, Unruggable, and Linea teams demonstrated ERC-3668 (CCIP-read) usage, enabling trustless L2 data reads from L1 with specific examples. Attendees explored mechanisms and security aspects of this interaction in a practical workshop.
ENS Labs general counsel Alexander Urbelis provided an update on Virgil’s situation, confirming his anticipated release in April 2025. With family support and legal efforts, there is hope for an earlier release, though April is the latest expected. Virgil is eligible for a halfway house but faces delays due to Baltimore's oversubscribed facilities. His family’s relocation to the mid-Atlantic area makes Baltimore ideal, but limited availability complicates his transition.
The ENS DAO was prominently featured at Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Stewards, delegates, and contributors shared insights, innovations, and exciting updates about the ENS ecosystem. From new tools and frameworks to discussions on governance and collaboration, here’s a summary of the key highlights:
DAO Resilience and Longevity
Lead Working Group stewards discussed insights to strengthen ENS DAO's resilience, focusing on strategies for sustainability and long-term direction.
Lightning Talks by ENS Builders
DAO Secretary Limes.eth hosted lightning talks featuring contributions from service providers, grantees, and builders across the ENS ecosystem.
Financial Goals and Treasury Management
Jy from Karpātkēy shared how ENS leverages risk-averse on-chain treasury management to ensure financial sustainability.
Bridging the Verified Web
Premm.eth introduced Unruggable, a solution to connect Layer 2 ENS names using proofs, advancing accessibility and verification in the ecosystem.
Enhancing Domain Management
Netto.eth from Blockful presented wildcard writing standards for efficient offchain ENS domain record management.
Public Goods Grants Platform
Shivbhonde.eth unveiled ENS DAO's new Public Goods Grants platform, simplifying funding for impactful community projects.
Onchain Social Graphs
Brantly.eth showcased the Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP), a decentralized protocol for onchain social connectivity and identity.
Privacy on Public Chains
Moritz.fkey.eth demonstrated Fluidkey’s user-friendly privacy tool, providing secure identity solutions on public chains with ENS integration.
This recap highlights the depth and breadth of ENS DAO’s contributions at Devcon 2024, showcasing its role in shaping the Ethereum ecosystem’s future.
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 | 5pm UTC | Thursday | |
Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
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In Q3 2024, ENS generated $6.3M in total revenue:
$4.72M from registration fees,
$838k from temporary premium fees,
$738k from DeFi returns on the ENS endowment.
Year-to-date revenue stands at $22.6M, driven by registration, premium fees, and DeFi yields. For more details, read the full report.
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In Q3 2024, ENS Working Groups collectively spent approximately $501k.
The Ecosystem Group allocated 197,707 USDC and 6 ETH, covering initiatives like bug bounties, grants, events, and services.
Meta-Governance spent 151,300 USDC, focusing on compensation, DAO tooling, and events.
Public Goods dedicated 136,999 USDC to grants, including ETH Mexico and various projects, along with event sponsorships. Full balance details are viewable at enswallets.xyz.
For more details, read the full report.
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The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
The calldata security verification for EP 5.25 confirmed that calldata matched the proposal’s expected description regarding USDC and ENS transfer operations. This process involved simulating the proposal’s lifecycle—proposing, passing, executing, and verifying state changes post-transfer. Testing guidance was provided, allowing developers to validate calldata alignment with proposal objectives on-chain. The final step confirmed that on-chain calldata would reflect the tested state accurately, giving approval for on-chain submission.
The calldata verification for EP 5.26 focused on transferring 30,000 ENS tokens from the DAO treasury to the Meta-gov WG wallet. The simulation and testing verified that the proposal’s description was matched accurately in the calldata. The verification process included proposing, passing, and executing the operations, ensuring the end-state aligned with the intended ENS transfer. Testing steps were provided for developers to confirm the on-chain calldata consistency.
Following the resignation of Alex Van de Sande, a special election was held to fill the Meta-Governance steward vacancy. The candidates were:
Nick.eth
SpikeWatanabe.eth
After the community vote, Nick.eth emerged as the elected steward. He will now serve as the new Meta-Governance steward for the remainder of Term 5.
Balance Overview:
Total funds in the endowment: $80m
Capital utilization: 100%
Monthly DeFi results: $261k
Review the full report prepared by @Karpatkey here.
The Ecosystem Working Group strengthens the ENS Protocol by facilitating developer relations, identifying and funding high-potential projects that enhance ENS, and supporting ENS-aligned initiatives.
An ENSIP meetup was held on the final day of Devcon. The ENSIP GitHub repository continued to focus on ENSIP0, with an emphasis on formalizing standards for contributors and specifying editor responsibilities. Efforts were made to establish a priority list for onchain coin types. Considerations are underway for approaching Labs to formalize a process that includes assigning administrative permissions to nominated ENSIP editors. Feedback and involvement were encouraged, with contact available via X at @nxt3d.
The Gitcoin round successfully met its $10k donation goal, attracting 2,000 unique contributors. Funds are scheduled for payout after Devcon. The round operated smoothly, demonstrating notable improvements over previous rounds.
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
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The Public Goods Working Group introduced an open-source grants manager for all ecosystems, co-created with BuidlGuidl to support public goods and their builders. This initiative invites communities to join in funding and empowering the future of open-source projects. Builder Grants Site.
At Devcon, Vegaypatino from ENS DAO presented a compelling talk on the significance of public goods for the Web3 ecosystem. This Urbe Campus session, supported by the ENS DAO Public Goods Grant, highlighted the ongoing commitment to empowering open-source initiatives in Web3. More about the event.
ENS DAO offers several resources for understanding and participating in its ecosystem:
ENS DAO Basics: Learn about the ENS DAO, including voting and governance.
Support Docs: Guidance on registration, renewals, and development aspects.
Governance Docs: Insights into governance structure.
ENS Agora: Governance hub for proposal review and voting.
Give Feedback: Share input to help improve ENS.
ENS Repository: The ENS Protocol's main GitHub repository.
Thank you for reading! Goodbye. 👋
Discussion: Open
Results: 100% Approval
 Ecosystem | 5pm UTC | Thursday |
 Public Goods | 6pm UTC | Thursday |
Unified Identity Frameworks
Estmcmxci.eth highlighted the P256 Precompile's potential to create robust identity frameworks and combat digital fragmentation.
DAOs and Regulatory Alignment
Lefteris.eth explored how DAOs align with decentralization principles and addressed potential regulatory challenges.
Open-Source Wallet Innovation
Ricmoo.eth presented the Firefly Pocket, an open-source Ethereum wallet supported by ENS DAO's public goods funding.
Supporting Global Innovation
James.eth discussed how ENS DAO fosters global innovation, touching on cryptoeconomics, investment trends, and impactful project funding.
Degens and Regens Collaboration
Griff.eth led a panel exploring how Degens and Regens can collaborate to unlock their collective potential.
Cultivating Ethereum’s Culture
Simona.eth, alongside Aya Miyaguchi and Songyi Lee, emphasized the importance of preserving Ethereum's unique cultural identity through collaborative efforts.