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How ENS Names Evolved

How ENS Names EvolvedENS names began with a simple ownership model for .eth names. Over time, that model evolved to support subnames, permissions, marketplaces, and ENSv2's registry-native architecture.

enslabs.eth•Jul 2, 2026

ENS for Everyone: How Onchain Identity Is Becoming Public Infrastructure

ENS for Everyone: How Onchain Identity Is Becoming Public InfrastructureThe next phase of ENS adoption may come from institutions. As organizations operate across more applications, networks, and digital environments, onchain identity is becoming critical infrastructure.

enslabs.eth•Jun 12, 2026

7 Ways You Can Use Your ENS Name Today

7 Ways You Can Use Your ENS Name TodayYour ENS name can do a lot more than replace a wallet address. From getting paid and building communities to defining your identity and leaving your mark onchain, here are seven ways people are already using ENS today.

enslabs.eth•May 18, 2026

Names Are No Longer Single Objects

Names Are No Longer Single ObjectsENSv2 changes how names are represented onchain. Learn how registries, hierarchy, delegation, and traversal work in ENSv2's new naming architecture.

enslabs.eth•May 6, 2026

ENS Already Does What Every .Whatever Is Trying to Do

ENS Already Does What Every .Whatever Is Trying to DoNew blockchain naming systems appear constantly. But minting strings isn't the same as building infrastructure. ENS explains why shared namespaces matter.

enslabs.eth•Mar 5, 2026

A Deeper Dive into the ENSv2 Architecture

A Deeper Dive into the ENSv2 ArchitectureA deep dive into ENSv2's new hierarchical architecture, roles system, Universal Resolver, and seamless upgrade path on Ethereum L1.

enslabs.eth•Feb 20, 2026

ENS is staying on Ethereum

ENS is staying on EthereumENSv2 will be deployed exclusively on Ethereum. Ethereum is scaling faster than almost anyone predicted two years ago. Users will still benefit from the improved user experience that ENSv2 brings.

nick.eth•Feb 6, 2026