ENS DAO Newsletter #104 - 01/15/2026
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Working Group Bulletin
Interim Appointments for Extended Term 6 (Retrospective Cycle)
- Meta-Governance – @netto.eth
- Ecosystem – @don.nie
- 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.
Calendar
Refer to the official ENS DAO Calendar for meeting links and times. Any other sources are not guaranteed to be accurate. Access the ENS Calendar here.
Proposals
Vote to Assign .kred TLD to Verified Multisig Controller
Delegates are called to vote on a proposal to assign ownership of the .kred TLD to a verified multisig controller. The draft proposal and calldata have been reviewed and are available for community input.
→ Proposal: [Draft][Executable] Assign Ownership of the `.kred` TLD to Verified Multisig Controller - #4 by blockful
ENS DAO Retrospective and Stakeholder Analysis Proposal Posted
A proposal for an ENS DAO retrospective and stakeholder analysis has been posted on Discourse, requesting $125,000 to support governance improvements. The initiative seeks to engage the community in evaluating past actions and stakeholder contributions while ensuring accountability and clarity for all stakeholders.
→ Proposal: [Executable] ENS Stakeholder Analysis and Retro
Updates from ENS Labs
Five Constants of ENS
James Beck’s article “Five Constants for ENS in 2026” outlines enduring principles for ENS: serving as Ethereum’s onchain identity layer, expanding namespaces, and enabling real-world utility.
Reminder: No Email Notifications for ENS Domain Expiration
ENS users are reminded that they will not receive email notifications when their domains are approaching expiration. Users should regularly check their domain status and set calendar reminders to avoid losing their domains. With current low gas fees, it may be advisable to consider renewing domains now.
→ X: Reminder from Developer Relations
Add ReverseNamer to ENS Contracts Repository
The ENS contracts repository has been updated with ReverseNamer.sol, introducing new naming features. This update includes NamedOnce for immutable names and NameableBy for delegated naming.
→ Pull Request: Add `ReverseNamer` by adraffy · Pull Request #482 · ensdomains/ens-contracts · GitHub
Add Claude Code GitHub Workflow for Enhanced Development
A new GitHub Actions workflow has been added to integrate Claude Code, an AI coding agent. This will assist developers with tasks such as bug fixes, documentation updates, and code reviews.
→ Pull Request: Add Claude Code GitHub Workflow by v1rtl · Pull Request #296 · ensdomains/ensjs · GitHub
Enhancements to Metadata Cache Performance in ENS App
The latest PR enhances the metadata caching system in the ENS app, ensuring that avatar and header images are updated promptly when profile records change.
→ Pull Request: Improve metadata performance by storywithoutend · Pull Request #1080 · ensdomains/ens-app-v3 · GitHub
DAO-Wide Headlines
ENS Financial Reporting Overview by Steakhouse
The December 2025 financial report by Steakhouse provides a broader perspective on ENS finances, complementing monthly operational reports. Recent discussions reveal that $ENS spending is included in financial statements under ‘token expenses’, with additional details provided in the Appendix.
→ Report: ENS Financial Reporting by Steakhouse - #45 by Steakhouse
Liquity V2 Integrates ENS Names for Core Smart Contracts
Liquity V2 has adopted ENS-based naming for its core smart contracts, facilitated by ENScribe, linking raw addresses to human-readable names. This integration aims to improve clarity and safety in audits and tooling while simplifying verification processes for the mainnet borrowing protocol. The move is part of the ongoing contract naming season and highlights the growing adoption of ENS in decentralized applications.
→ Announcement: Liquitiy Announces V2 maps to ENS
ENS Domains Now Supported on Doma Protocol
ENS domains are now supported on Doma Protocol, allowing for fully on-chain management. This integration enhances the usability of ENS within the blockchain ecosystem.
→ Announcement: Doma Protocol
ENS x AI Community Initiative Launches with Weekly Calls and Growing Telegram Group
The ENS x AI initiative, started by @Premm.eth, has launched with a public Telegram group that has grown to over 30 members and weekly community calls focusing on the intersection of ENS and AI.
The first call of 2026 was recently held with updates shared by @VittoStack, and the group welcomes all participants interested in exploring AI applications within the ENS ecosystem.
→ Announcement: ENS x AI (Telegram Group and Weekly Calls)
ENS Revenue Reports for Q4 2025 and Yearly Overview
The ENS DAO has released its revenue reports for Q4 2025, showing a total revenue of $4,549,599. The reports also provide a comprehensive overview of the financial performance for the year 2024.
→ Report: ENS Revenue Reports - #6 by Limes
Ethereum Follow Protoco@VittoStack Advances with New Integrations
The Ethereum Follow Protocol has announced nine new integrations, bringing the total to 76. This expansion is significant for the broader Ethereum ecosystem and the ENS DAO community.
→ Announcement: EFP New Integrations
ENS Holiday Awards Referral Program Feedback
The ENS community discusses the limitations of the Holiday Awards Referral Program pilot. Suggestions for future pilots include a revenue-sharing model to enhance participant engagement.
→ Discussion: ENS Holiday Awards Referral Program - #11 by nick.eth
Updates on Grails Market: New Features and Enhancements
This week, Grails Market introduced several updates, including a ‘Select All’ feature for up to 10,000 names. Enhanced filters, sorting options, and new categories aim to improve user navigation and experience.
→ Announcement: Grails Market
Vision Team Hosts First Space Discussion Since Launch
The Vision team hosted their inaugural space event following last week’s launch. Led by Furyan and Jae, this discussion aims to engage the community.
→ Space: Listen back
Filecoin Highlights Content Addressing for Decentralized Websites
Filecoin’s recent post underscores the role of content addressing in decentralized websites. ENS facilitates this by mapping human-readable names to content hashes.
→ Learn more: Filecoin
OS Contributions
Fix Omnipin Deployments in ENS Documentation
A fix has been implemented in the Omnipin deployment instructions on GitHub. This update aims to enhance the clarity and accuracy of the documentation for developers.
→ GitHub: Fix Omnipin deployments · ensdomains/docs@aa863a4 · GitHub
Updating DNSSEC Verification with EIP-7951
The ENS community is discussing updates to DNSSEC verification through EIP-7951. A review of the related PR is expected this week.
→ Discussion: Updating DNSSEC verification with EIP-7951 - #2 by nick.eth
Meta-Governance
The Meta-Governance Working Group provides governance oversight and support for working group operations through DAO tooling and governance initiatives.
Term 6 Meta-Governance Stewards:
Meta-Governance Working Group Meetings Scheduled for 2026
The Meta-Governance Working Group will hold bi-weekly meetings every Tuesday starting January 20th; it’s first meeting will commence on 9:00 am ET.
These sessions aim to enhance coordination and governance within the ENS community, with community members encouraged to participate and contribute agenda items.
→ Discussion: 🏛️📞 MetaGov Working Group – 2026 Meetings: Tuesdays at 9am ET
Metagov Update: Working Group Operations and Funding During ENS Retro
The Metagov Working Group is seeking community input on operations during the ENS Retro period, presenting two funding options (continuity budget or full funding) while encouraging stewards to prioritize essential spending given strong support for intervention proposals.
→ Discussion: [Temp Check] Metagov Update: Working Group Operations During the ENS Retro - #7 by 5pence.eth
ENS DAO Seeks Feedback on Meta-Governance Working Group Operations
The Meta-Governance Working Group is requesting community feedback on working group operations.
→ Discussion: [Temp Check] Metagov Update: Working Group Operations During the ENS Retro
Ecosystem
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 Ecosystem Bi-Weekly Meetings Begin January 22, 2026
The ENS Ecosystem Working Group will hold bi-weekly meetings starting January 22, 2026, at 11am ET. These meetings are open to all community members and will help foster collaboration.
→ Discussion: ☎️ ENS Ecosystem – 2026 Bi-Weekly Meetings: Thursday at 11am EST (Starting 22 Jan)
ENS DAO Introduces New Editorial System for Enhanced Content Workflow
estmcmxci.eth introduced a new editorial system that utilizes Claude Code for efficient content generation and workflow improvements for newsletters and social media updates.
The system is currently being tested with the ability to pull signals from multiple sources, while a new Google Sheets interface allows editors to curate content more efficiently.
→ Learn more: Introducing the ENS Editorial System
Omnipin v2 ships with ENS Universal Resolver
Omnipin v2 is live. The CLI now uses the Universal Resolver everywhere, removing the need for --resolver-address. Cleaner commands, fewer footguns, and a better default UX for ENS-powered workflows. This is how resolution should feel.
→ Pull Request: Use UniversalResolver to get a name's resolver and remove `--resolver` argument by v1rtl · Pull Request #106 · omnipin/omnipin · GitHub
JustaName Quarterly Report Highlights Infrastructure Developments
The latest JustaName quarterly report highlights infrastructure advancements and a 370% increase in issued subnames. The focus remains on expanding ENS adoption across various sectors.
→ Discussion: JustaName - Quarterly Reports - #3 by justghadi.eth
SPP Financial and Progress Reports for EthID/EFP
The EthID/EFP report outlines financials and the successful launch of Grails, a new ENS tool. The team’s participation at Devconnect Buenos Aires further promotes ENS initiatives.
→ Discussion: EthID/EFP: SPP financial and progress reports - #5 by brantlymillegan
Q4 2025 Namespace Service Provider Report
Namespace’s Q4 2025 report details several accomplishments: Celonames shipped end-to-end, subnames grew 500% to ~740k, and resolution doubled to 10M. ENS Alliance V1 launched, v2 app + ENS components advanced, Avatar & SDKs shipped, TLD application filed, and 18 new namespaces went live.
→ Discussion: Namespace - Quarterly Reports - #8 by cap
Eth.limo Q4 2025 Update on Service Enhancements
The Eth.limo Q4 2025 update outlines key service improvements and collaborations, including a new trustless service workers gateway and enhanced security measures.
→ Discussion: Eth.limo Q4 2025 - Update
NameStone introduces llms.txt for LLM API ingestion
NameStone now supports llms.txt, enabling language models to ingest its full API in a single click. This simplifies integration and speeds up subname generation across Mainnet and Sepolia.
→ Read the docs: NameStone Docs
Enscribe Tool for Exploring Contracts and Accounts
Enscribe is a tool that facilitates the exploration of contracts and accounts across multiple networks, including Ethereum. It provides insights into ENS names and their expiry status, contributing to better management within the ENS ecosystem.
→ Learn moret: Enscribe
Public Goods
The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.
Term 6 Public Goods Stewards:
No updates this week.
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