Readable crypto handle – replaces 0x… with name.eth for sending ETH, ERC-20s or NFTs in any wallet or dApp
Multi-chain wallet hub – the same name can hold Bitcoin, Solana, Polygon, Base and dozens of other chain addresses through ENS multi-coin records
Reverse record (Primary name) – dApps show your ENS instead of the raw address when you connect your wallet
Portable profile layer – avatar (ENSIP-12), website, email, social links, PGP keys, custom text, etc., live on-chain in the name’s text records
Decentralized website pointer – the contenthash record routes name.eth to IPFS/Arweave/Swarm sites for fully censorship-resistant hosting
Single sign-on for Web3 – apps that implement Sign-In With Ethereum pull your ENS profile as your username/login state
Wallet-to-wallet messaging address – protocols like XMTP let anyone DM you.eth; the ENS name doubles as an inbox ID
Name Wrapper super-powers – wrap any name into an ERC-1155 NFT, burn “fuses” to lock transfers or perms (even make it soul-bound), and wrap sub-names so they’re tradable too
Unlimited sub-names – mint, delegate, airdrop, sell or rent sub-domains (member.yourdao.eth) via your own registrar contract for memberships or ticketing
Bridge Web2 → Web3 – import a DNS domain (.com, .org, etc.) into ENS or link it gas-free with off-chain DNSSEC integration
Off-chain / L2 resolution – CCIP-Read resolvers store records on Layer-2 or in databases while keeping trust anchored to mainnet
Tradable ERC-721 – like any NFT, a name can be transferred, listed, bundled, fractionalized or given as a gift on marketplaces and in wallets (inherent property of ENS ERC-721s)
DeFi collateral – valuable ENS NFTs can be staked on lending platforms (e.g., NFTfi, BendDAO) to borrow ETH or stablecoins
Token-gated access & DAO voting – Snapshot and countless tools read ENS ownership (or specific sub-names) to gate communities, events, airdrops or governance votes
Brand & social identity – appears in Twitter/X handles, Discord names, marketplace profiles, email-style services, AI agents, etc., as a verifiable brand asset
Readable smart-contract alias – map the ENS to a multisig or contract, so collaborators sign “pay.dao.eth” instead of an opaque address
ABI / interface host – store a contract’s ABI under the name so dApps can fetch it automatically (through the ABI() resolver call)
Custom verification records – add DNS-style TXT records (e.g., mp:xmtp, github:user) for service-specific proofs and future integrations
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ENS names truly do unlock a world of possibilities! From simplifying transactions to enhancing online identity, their potential is impressive. It's fascinating to see how they can connect various digital experiences seamlessly. Excited to explore more about their superpowers!
ENS names have superpowers