After reaching a landmark of 1 million users earlier in the month, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is now having a record-breaking month of new registrations. Nick Johnson, the lead developer of ENS, stated in a tweet that the month of May has now reached an all-time high for every single ENS metric, including the number of registrations, renewals, revenue, and income. In addition to that, there is a record number of returning users.
Johnson made the statement, "And there's still a week of May left," pointing to the likelihood that the number of registrations will increase before the end of the month.
Recent events have also caused a stir in the NFT community over ENS domains, and the majority of recent registrations can be traced back to NFT enthusiasts. The number of people registering three and four-digit ENS domains has also increased dramatically as a result of the 10K Club, a web3 social club for 000-9999 ENS holders.
As Ethereum grows in popularity, so too does the need for domain names that reflect its brand. The ENS has been aiming to do this since its launch in 2017, but it is just now beginning to experience significant growth in popularity. They are similar to other non-fungible tokens in that they may also be minted and sold. The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) functions in a manner analogous to that of the DNS on the internet. Its primary function is to convert wallet addresses into domain names so that users on the Ethereum blockchain may be readily identified. On the other hand, because it is built on Ethereum's smart contracts, it offers a higher level of privacy and security than the DNS. In contrast to DNS domains, Ethereum Network Service (ENS) domain names are immune to hacking thanks to Ethereum's decentralized structure.
It has become clear that ETH domains are becoming increasingly popular; in fact, displaying ENS names in one's Twitter profile has become something of a fashion trend. Because it simplifies the process by which users connect with the Ethereum network and reduces the amount of technical jargon associated with wallet addresses, their adoption is expected to continue to surge in the not-too-distant future. It is anticipated that the project will develop into a piece of infrastructure that is as essential to Web3 as the DNS is to the internet as more and more businesses migrate their operations to the Web3 sector.
Ethereum domains are the future. Not only are they more secure and easier to use than traditional domains, but they're also perfect for the cryptocurrency industry. With Ethereum-based projects gaining traction, it's likely that this trend will continue in the months and years to come.