The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) project has announced an upcoming AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, which will take place on October 23 at 3:00 PM UTC on the X platform. ENS representatives will answer community questions and share details about plans for future development and technical updates.
ENS is a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain that transforms simple, human-readable names into machine-readable identifiers. These identifiers can be used for Ethereum and other cryptocurrency addresses, as well as hashes and metadata. With ENS, users can link their names to cryptocurrency wallets, making digital asset management easier and more secure.
One of the key advantages of ENS is its support for "reverse resolution," a feature that allows Ethereum addresses to be linked to additional information, such as canonical names or user interfaces. This enables a more transparent and personalized experience within the Web3 ecosystem.
ENS is conceptually similar to the traditional DNS (Domain Name System) used on the internet. However, unlike DNS, ENS is completely decentralized and leverages smart contracts, making name management more secure and independent of centralized structures. Names in ENS are organized hierarchically and separated by dots—domain owners can create and control subdomains, defining their purpose and usage rules.
Top-level domains, such as ".eth" or ".test," are managed by special smart contracts—registrars—that set the terms for registering and owning subdomains. By adhering to these terms, any user can obtain the right to their own domain. Furthermore, ENS supports the ability to link existing DNS domains, allowing companies and individuals to consolidate their online identities into a single system.
Interest in ENS has been growing recently, particularly with the development of decentralized applications and Web3 services, where user identity plays a crucial role. At the upcoming AMA, the ENS team is expected to share plans for expanding functionality and integrating with other ecosystems, which could strengthen the project's position in the digital identity market.