ENS Taps Linea Tech Stack to Launch its Layer 2 Network 'Namechain'

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) will use Linea's Type 2 zkEVM technology to launch its own Layer 2 network, dubbed “Namechain.”

According to a blog post from ENS, Linea's zkEVM technology ensures compatibility with Ethereum's existing smart contracts and tools, a crucial factor in streamlining the transition to Layer 2.

Linea, backed by Ethereum research and development firm Consensys, is also credited with developing a trust-minimized version of ERC-3668, which supports decentralized cross-chain name resolution for subnames.

Namechain is Part of the ENSv2 Upgrade

The launch of Namechain is part of the broader “ENSv2” upgrade introduced earlier this year.

The upgrade shifts primary .eth domain activities, such as registrations and renewals, to the Layer 2 Namechain.

However, name resolution will continue to be handled on Ethereum's Layer 1, maintaining seamless integration with the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

By utilizing Layer 2 technology, ENS aims to increase transaction throughput, enabling higher volumes of domain registrations and renewals.

The shift is expected to make ENS services more flexible and cost-effective for users.

“Our joint development roadmap will focus on protocol enhancements for ENS and Linea, in addition to the broader mission of serving L2s and their users,” the announcement reads.

“This technical foundation will enable innovative applications in cross-chain name resolution, decentralized hosting, and identity verification.”

Namechain is Part of the ENSv2 Upgrade

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