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Preferred Name: darrow.eth
ENS name: darrow.eth
Forum username: darrow.eth
Twitter (optional): darrow.eth (@TheFarrow)
Why do you want to be a steward of this working group?
I beleive that ENS is future of naming service for web3 platform with power of most common blockchain platform, ETH. I want to be a part of web3 platform via ENS DAO ecosystem and wish to contribute the all community.I would like to be part of and help shape the future of web3, ENS, and more immediately answer some of the following questions:
One primary question I have is what is the status and update on the negotiations with Etheopia on the .eth TLD. Another one of the most powerful but under-used features of @ensdomains so far is reverse resolution which enables a key component of web3: portable usernames, and more. I also believe this may actually be ENS’s most used feature long-term and provides a security benefit never seen before on the internet.
I am also eager to learn more about what ENS has in store for DNS integrations. I see a future where most/all companies utilize ENS domains so we can elimate logins, automatically link wallets and payment methods, and provide authentication with ease. Eliminating issues like people re-using weak passwords, sign-up fatigue, hacks, and data dumps I see a much cleaner version in the future with web3. Personally I use a password manager but it is time consuming to set this up correctly and many won’t spend that time and thus limits broader exposure to the internet for so many.
I am also personally interested in the plans for ENS to handle squatting or over pricing domains that will most likely be desired by a specific company. How will this be effected by copyright and trademark rights given a name like one I own, walmart.eth. I have opted to not put a price tag on the name to date so that when Walmart decides they would like to own it they can provide what they feel is a fair offer. That said, using a domain name like walmart.eth without causing an infringement issue would be difficult so how is this viewed in the eyes of squatting? Who will ultimately decide the fate of the infringement and will this possibly lead to capped sell prices or perhaps leases between an owner and the company? So many questions to be answered here. Overall I have many questions and ideas long term this is just a few more present considerations that I see becoming hot topics in the near future.
Lastly, I am eager to learn more about the plans for the DAO and if they plan to on-board investors at some point in time? I know thus far the only “investor” may be considered more of a donor from the ETH Chain itself, however I don’t believe they have any ownership as a result so it’s really more of a donation. Does ENS see itself as capable of bootstrapping longer term or are there plans for revenue via investors outside of the $ENS token?
Obviously my primary motivation is to be part of something I see as the future and to be involved on the ground level would be an honor. However, I also would like to be involved so I can assist in shaping how this future will be formed. I find it truly fascinating what ENS has accomplished thus far and am more than excited to be an active member of the community. Thanks for considering my application and I appreciate being part of the ENS community and all the hard work your team does on a regular basis!