Ethereum Name Service (ENS) founder Nick Johnson submitted an executable draft proposal to the ENS decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to activate ENSv2 on Ethereum mainnet. The upgrade introduces a redesigned registry architecture with more flexible domain management and permissions. Under ENS governance rules, the proposal requires at least 1% voter participation representing 1 million ENS votes and majority approval during a seven-day voting period, with a minimum two-day timelock before execution if approved.
Nick Johnson Submits ENSv2 Activation Proposal
Nick Johnson submitted an executable draft proposal to activate ENSv2, the next version of the Ethereum Name Service protocol. The proposal remains in draft stage and must advance to an onchain DAO vote before implementation. No voting date has been announced.
Upgraded Registry Introduces Flexible Domain Management
The upgrade would freeze new registrations on the original ENS registrar while allowing existing domain holders to continue renewing their names. The redesigned registry architecture introduces more flexible domain management and permissions. After activation, ENS Labs plans to transfer its remaining administrative control over the upgraded contracts to the DAO. New .eth registrations would move to the upgraded system once domain records have been synchronized.
Existing Domain Holders Retain Renewal Rights
Existing domain holders are not required to migrate, and their names would continue functioning normally according to the proposal. ENS Labs reserved existing .eth names for their current owners on the upgraded system, allowing users to migrate when ready. Johnson warned that new registrations would be temporarily unavailable on either version for several hours during the transition.
DAO Voting Requires 1% Participation and Majority Approval
Under ENS governance rules, executable proposals require at least 1% voter participation, representing 1 million ENS votes, and majority approval during a seven-day voting period. If approved, the upgrade would be subject to a minimum two-day timelock before execution.
FAQ
What did Nick Johnson submit to the ENS DAO?
Nick Johnson submitted an executable draft proposal to activate ENSv2, the next version of the Ethereum Name Service protocol on Ethereum mainnet. The proposal introduces a redesigned registry architecture with more flexible domain management and permissions.
Do existing ENS domain holders need to migrate to ENSv2?
Existing domain holders are not required to migrate according to the proposal. Their names would continue functioning normally, and ENS Labs reserved existing .eth names for current owners on the upgraded system, allowing users to migrate when ready.
What are the voting requirements for the ENSv2 activation proposal?
The proposal requires at least 1% voter participation representing 1 million ENS votes and majority approval during a seven-day voting period. If approved, the upgrade would be subject to a minimum two-day timelock before execution.
