Learn what ENS (Ethereum Name Service) is, how it works, and why it matters for your Web3 identity and wallet addresses.

What is ENS?

Learn how ENS translates domain names to wallet addresses using three core components: the Registry, Resolvers, and the .eth Registrar.

How ENS Works: Registry, Resolvers, and Registrars Explained

Discover what you can do with an ENS name: receive crypto, host websites, build your Web3 identity, and more.

What Can You Do With an ENS Name?

Stop sharing different addresses for every blockchain. Set up one ENS name that works across 100+ chains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Share One ENS Name Instead of 100+ Wallet Addresses

Stop managing different usernames on every platform. Your ENS name works as your identity across wallets, dApps, social apps, and games.

Your Web3 Identity Across Every App

Replace error-prone wallet addresses with simple names like yourname.eth. Send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 100+ cryptocurrencies safely.

Send Crypto to Easy Names Instead of Long Addresses

User-friendly addresses, cross-chain identity, and ecosystem compatibility.

Why developers choose ENS: multichain names, lower costs, instant integration

ENS names are stored in Ethereum smart contracts, giving you permanent ownership that no one can revoke or censor.

Your ENS name lives on Ethereum's blockchain

Understand ENS faster: Clear definitions of names, records, wrapping, DNS integration, and technical terms you'll encounter.

ENS Terms Explained: Your Quick Reference Guide

New to ENS? Start here. Learn what ENS is and register your first name.

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