ENS DAO Newsletter #97 — 10/7/2025

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:sunny: Welcome

:pushpin: Working Group Bulletin

Term 6 Lead Working Group Stewards + Secretary Appointment

The responsibilities of the Lead Stewards & Secretary are set out in Rule 9.8 and Rule 9.9 of the Working Group Rules.

:date: 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.

:ballot_box: Proposals

October Summary

  1. Endowment Permissions Update Request (Pending)
  2. Reimburse eth.limo legal fees (Executed)
  3. Seting primary names for core DAO addresses (Live)

More information → Proposal Bulletin

:fire: Temp Checks

:busts_in_silhouette: Commons

“Commons” is a space for community-wide dialogue through biweekly discussions that cover developments, initiatives, and contributions from builders.

Recaps linked out:

:jigsaw: Improvement Proposals

Smart Contract Metadata

Enscribe proposes a new ENSIP to extend ENS for smart contracts with standardized text records + a metadata resolver profile. It enables source code, audits, docs, and licensing info to be linked onchain. Community feedback invited.

Read the ENSIP → Contract Metadata Standard and Text Records

:hammer_and_wrench: OS Contributions

Brantly.eth introduces “Grails”

In a community “coffee talk,” speakers discussed what’s next as Vision (.eth domains secondary market) winds down on Sept 30 ahead of a reboot. Brantly.eth announced “Grails,” a fully open-source ENS marketplace and an upgraded sales bot.

Enscribe’s Dune Dashboard Tracks the End of Hex Addresses

ENSscribe released a new Dune dashboard to monitor ENS contract naming adoption — pushing forward the mission to replace unreadable hex addresses with human-readable ENS names.

→ Visit the Dashboard: Smart Contract Naming

Fusion ENS Keyboard Launches on iOS

Built by ENS Ecosystem grantee Franz, the Fusion ENS keyboard brings .eth resolution system-wide—allowing users to type ENS names anywhere on iOS, resolve addresses across 8 blockchains, manage contacts, and integrate with wallets.

→ Learn more: ENS Fusion

Simple Send Demo Showcases ENS with Base and Coinbase Dev

Jnix.base.eth built an example app integrating Coinbase Embedded Wallets with Base accounts, featuring ENS, token balances, and faucet access. The demo bridges crypto-native and new users with seamless onchain onboarding.

→ Review the repository: Github

Namespace Releases 15-Minute ENS Subname Template

Namespace launched a Next.js starter using RainbowKit, letting developers integrate ENS subname registration in under 15 minutes. The open-source kit boosts accessibility and adoption for ENS across web3 apps.

→ Review the repository: Github

ENS Chain Registry Advances Cross-Chain Naming

Unruggable.eth and Wonderland presented an ENS-based chain registry mapping ERC-7930 identifiers to names, enabling synchronous composability and cross-chain resolution through three contracts: registry, resolver, and reverse resolver.

→ Review L2 interop WG meeting minutes: Ethereum

Coinbase Integrates ENS for Global USDC Transfers

Coinbase now lets users send USDC instantly using a phone number, email, wallet address, ENS, or pay link — no fees, no borders. The update simplifies crypto payments, making digital transfers as easy as sending a meme.

ENS Integration with ERC-8004

ERC-8004 introduces trustless agent registries for identity, reputation, and validation. ENS can anchor these agents to human-readable names, enabling verifiable onchain identities and cross-app discovery through ENS-linked trust and reputation layers.

→ Review: ERC-8004

:newspaper: In Other News…

:balance_scale: 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:

Meeting Minutes:

ENS Organizational Metadata Initiative Gains Momentum

Supported by Meta-Governance, the initiative aims to make ENS the standard for onchain organizational data, introducing features like counterparty verification and exploring DAO metadata migration from DAOStar to ENS.

→ Updates posted on the forum: Org metadata on ENS

ENS DAO Weighs Participation in External Governance

Following Syndicate’s $SYND airdrop to ENS and other major Web3 projects, the DAO is discussing whether and how to engage in cross-governance using delegated tokens. MetaGov is seen as best positioned to coordinate votes, with next steps proposed for forum-based input.

→ Comment on the RFC: Particpating in Meta-Governance

:seedling: 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.

Term 6 Ecosystem Stewards:

Meeting Minutes:

NedaPay Integrates ENS for Global Stablecoin Payments

NedaPay launched an all-in-one platform for local stablecoins, enabling merchants to transact globally using .eth names. The app supports 10+ stablecoins, allowing users to send, receive, and invoice payments with seamless ENS integration.

EFP Quarterly Report

The EthID/EFP team finalized EIP-4361 “Sign in with Ethereum” and launched a public OIDC provider. They deployed open MCP servers linked to ENS/EFP metadata, created ENS-aware agents and the ENSMarketBot, and initiated Grails, an ENS secondary market. EFP’s integrations have now expanded to 66, reinforcing ENS identity infrastructure.

→ Read the report: EFP: SPP financial and progress reports

:sunny: Public Goods

The Public Goods Working Group supports the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying and funding open-source development.

Term 6 Public Goods Stewards:

Meeting Minutes

ENS Backs Decentralization in Blockchain Legislation

ENS joined over 60 organizations, including A16Z and Blockchain Capital, in signing a letter supporting market structure legislation that incentivizes decentralization. The initiative aligns with the House bill, with a revised draft expected soon.

ENS Joins Web3 x Good Conference in Italy

ENS will participate in the October Web3 x Good Conference at Urbe Village, joining Nouns DAO, Giveth, Akasha, and UNICEF CryptoFund. The event highlights ENS’s role in advancing Web3 identity for public goods and nonprofit collaboration across Italy and beyond.

Dev3Pack Empowers Emerging Women and Student Developers

Dev3Pack is transforming a Buenos Aires village into a hub for 70 women and student developers from underrepresented regions, offering hackathons, bootcamps, and education during Devconnect—bridging Web2 talent into the global Web3 ecosystem.

ENS Research Expands Across Africa

Fadhil, supported by an ENS grant, conducted research on how ENS can empower builders across Africa, collaborating with Labs and hosting events in Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar, Rwanda, and Ghana. A full report on regional adoption and opportunities will be published in Notion.

ENS Integration Expands Through Remix Partnership

Remix received a $50K ENS Public Goods grant to advance its dual-entity platform. ENS will be integrated for login and subdomain access, enabling user storage and testing environments. A public impact dashboard and Dune analytics will track open-source progress.

Fabric Accelerates ENS-Backed Rollup Research

Fabric, supported by an ENS grant, is advancing based rollups and pre-confirmations to improve Ethereum’s synchronous composability. With 30% of validators using Commit Boost and multiple audits completed, Fabric targets a DevConnect testnet integrating ENS-linked coordination.

ETHAccra Drives ENS Adoption Across Africa

ETHAccra’s third edition saw 250 hackers, 400 attendees, and 60 projects—42 of which integrated ENS (~70%). With new partners like Base and Filecoin, ENS led workshops and webinars, expanding developer education. Top projects included Fusion ENS and Enroute, both ENS-powered.

Note: Posts older than 4 weeks are archival—browse cautiously, as links may be outdated or compromised.

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Thank you for reading! Goodbye. :wave:

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