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ENS Labs, the team behind the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has unveiled plans for a new network called Namechain, aimed at enhancing transaction efficiency. This initiative focuses on creating a Layer 2 network that works in tandem with the existing Ethereum blockchain, which allows users to assign easily-readable names to cryptocurrency addresses.
Co-founder Jeff Lau shared insights at the recent “frENSday” event in Bangkok, noting that while many Layer 2 networks gauge success by total value locked (TVL), ENS’s existing user base allows for a broader focus on efficiency. Set to launch by the end of 2025, Namechain aims to cater to the needs of its current users.
Utilizing zero-knowledge proofs, Namechain will process transactions off the main Ethereum network, significantly reducing costs—potentially by as much as 99%—while retaining Ethereum’s security standards. Lau emphasized that this system will be “Layer 2 independent,” allowing users to access ENS services across various Layer 2 networks.
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ENS Labs has already engaged with several Layer 2 partners for the Namechain project, although their identities remain undisclosed. In a recent move, ENS collaborated with PayPal and Venmo, integrating ENS into their platforms. Notably, more than 2 million names have been registered on the blockchain, with an additional 4 million registered off-chain.