The Ethereum Name Service's forthcoming Namechain will be based on Linea, a zero-knowledge rollup.
Namechain, as the layer-2 blockcain is called, will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025.
The integration of ENS by PayPal and Venmo could significantly enhance crypto adoption by simplifying transactions and improving user security.
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The news could signal a renewed interest from traditional payment platforms in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has just paid around $500 to register a new Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain name called "dacc.eth."
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has just paid around $500 to register a new Ethereum Name Service domain name called “dacc.eth.”
The ENS token (Ethereum Name Service) has recently taken center stage in the crypto community, sustaining a 36% rise in in the last week. This steady surge has sparked widespread interest, with some analysts predicting a prolonged bullish trend, while others advise caution. Related Reading: Dogwifhat (WIF) Jumps 21% As Analysts See $4.5 Price Tag ENS: Price Explosion & Renewed Investor Interest ENS, the native token of the Ethereum Name Service, which translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable wallet addresses, surged by over 2% in the past day. This propelled the token as one of the highest gainers today. ENS briefly surpassed the $33 mark. It is currently trading at $31.89, data from Coingecko shows. This excitement wasn’t limited to spot markets; the derivatives sector also saw a ripple effect. Open interest, which reflects the total value of outstanding futures contracts, reached record highs exceeding $160 million, suggesting a dramatic increase in investor participation and speculation around ENS. Furthermore, the funding rate, which indicates the cost of holding futures contracts, shifted from negative to positive territory. This transition points to rising demand for long positions, where investors bet on the price increasing. A positive funding rate indicates a growing pool of optimistic traders expecting further price hikes for ENS. Technical Analysis: Bullish Signals Daily technical analysis of ENS reveals a recent price rally following a period of mixed trends. The most significant development occurred on June 30th, with a substantial price jump pushing the token to $33.21. This bullish momentum has continued, with the RSI (Relative Strength Index) hovering near 70, indicating a strong uptrend. While a high RSI can suggest potential overbought conditions, it also reflects significant buying pressure. However, some analysts caution against interpreting this short-term rally as a guaranteed path to sustained growth. The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile, and historical price movements don’t necessarily predict future performance. Related Reading: Ethereum Suffers 3rd Straight Weekly Outflows, Becomes 2024’s Worst Performer Long-Term Prospects & Potential Risks Several factors could be contributing to the recent surge in price and activity. The upcoming ENSv2 upgrade, which aims to improve efficiency and scalability, might be fueling investor excitement. Additionally, the growing adoption of decentralized applications (dApps) within the Ethereum ecosystem could be driving demand for user-friendly domain names facilitated by ENS. Despite the current optimism, potential risks remain. The overall health of the cryptocurrency market can significantly impact individual tokens like ENS. A broader market correction could lead to a pullback in ENS price. Additionally, the success of ENS depends on the continued adoption and growth of the Ethereum network and the dApps built upon it. Featured image from SpaceRef, chart from TradingView
The critical piece of infrastructure serves as a bridge between Web3 and the wider web and symbol for the limits of decentralization.
ENS Labs’ has been given approval from its DAO to settle and dismiss a legal fight over the ownership of the eth.link domain.