NAMECHAIN, AN
ETHEREUM L2

The next generation of naming

New use cases and networks demand a more flexible ENS protocol that helps make the web3 ecosystem more legible. ENSv2 includes new apps on a maximally decentralized zk rollup, Namechain.

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ENSv2 rearchitects the protocol for a multi-chain world — faster, cheaper, and more flexible than ever.

One name. Any chain.

Your name should persist no matter the onchain app or network. ENSv2 makes L2s more interoperable, on a maximally decentralized ZK rollup.Read more about Namechain

Own more than a name, own a registry.

ENSv2 gives every .eth name its own registry. Users, teams, and companies get more control of their namespace.Read more about our new smart contracts

New apps, new ENS experiences

We're building new ENS apps to make it easier to register names, update profiles, and explore the ecosystem. A new developer explorer is coming too.Learn more about the new ENS apps

ENS App

A streamlined consumer product for newcomers and everyday users focused on seamless name registration and identity management.

ENS Explorer

A comprehensive developer tool for ecosystem builders, featuring advanced ownership capabilities, custom resolvers, and detailed historical records that offers complete visibility with precise controls.

Learn more about the new ENS App & Explorer

Namechain

ENS is building a blockchain designed for onchain identity. Namechain lets users and developers create onchain identities through the power of names, not numbers.

Interoperable

Namechain makes it easier to use your name on any blockchain.

Cost effective

Near zero gas costs make it cheaper to update your ENS profile.

Instant Finality

Guarantees that a name is yours, and only yours, as soon as you register it.

Go Deeper: Learn more about ENSv2

Why We're Moving Namechain to Nethermind's Surge

Namechain, the ZK rollup built for ENS, will be deployed using Surge, a based rollup framework developed by Nethermind and built on the Taiko stack.

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Nov 17, 2025

FAQ

All the ENSv2 and Namechain questions you were not afraid to ask.

We're at Devconnect!

ENSv2 rearchitects the protocol for a multi-chain world — faster, cheaper, and more flexible than ever.

One name. Any chain.

Own more than a name, own a registry.

New apps, new ENS experiences

ENS App

ENS Explorer

Learn more about the new ENS App & Explorer

Namechain

FAQ

Will I still own my ENS name after the upgrade?

Do I have to migrate my ENS name?

Will there be an easy migration tool?

Does it cost more to migrate if I have more records added to my name?

What are my options for migration?

Can I keep my name on Ethereum L1 and still renew it?

Can I keep my name on Ethereum L1 and still use ENSv2?

What about my subnames (like .base, .uni, etc.)?

What's changing about how subnames and permissions work in ENSv2?

Do I need to migrate subnames like yourname.base.eth, yourname.linea.eth, or yourname.uni.eth?

Will my existing CCIP-Read names (e.g., cb.id, uni.eth) still work if I don't migrate?

Do I need to migrate a DNS name that was previously imported to ENSv1?

What is Namechain?

Why did ENS build its own chain?

Why was Surge chosen?

Is Namechain decentralized?

Will my ENS name still resolve on Ethereum?

Is there a new ENS app?

Can I still use the old ENS app?

Will I need to bridge ETH to Namechain?

Can I buy ENS names with stablecoins?

Will ENS names still be priced in ETH?

What's new in the ENSv2 contracts?

Is the Resolver changing?

What's the benefit of giving each name its own registry?