ENS Labs, a non-profit organization responsible for the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has proposed an ENSv2 upgrade that would facilitate the protocol’s migration into a layer 2 network, according to a May 28 statement shared with CryptoSlate.ENS’s move is exciting for Ethereum layer-2 networks, which have recently seen increased adoption, and the total value of assets locked on them reach a new all-time high.According to ENS, the ENSv2 proposal aims to overhaul the protocol with a hierarchical registry to enhance the management and customization of .eth domain names.This upgrade includes migrating ENS’ core functions from Ethereum Layer 1 to a Layer 2 network. This change will benefit both users and developers by improving functionality and usability.Consequently, ENS users will enjoy increased scalability, lower gas fees, and faster transaction speeds. Developers will also gain more flexibility with the new registry design and other infrastructural enhancements. The upgrade is also set to enable multi-chain interoperability.However, the protocol failed to name the Layer 2 network to which it would migrate. Nonetheless, ENS elaborated on social media:“We’ve long been monitoring the state of the L2 ecosystem while also contributing with internal innovations such as CCIP-Read and the EVM Gateway. We believe that now is the right time for us to begin moving parts of ENS, such as .eth name registration, to L2.”According to L2Beat data, the total value of assets locked on Ethereum layer 2 networks has surged to a record $47.26 billion, marking a 15% increase in the past week.Arbitrum leads the pack with a total value locked (TVL) of $19.3 billion. Following closely is OP Mainnet with $7.88 billion in TVL, while Coinbase-backed Base ranks third with $6.94 billion. Other blockchains with TVLs exceeding $1 billion include Blast, Mantle, Linea, and Starknet.Experts attribute this milestone to renewed investor confidence in Ethereum’s ecosystem and the high adoption rates of these networks. Additionally, the recent ETH price increases, fueled by the approval of the ETH ETF, have also contributed to the rise in TVL.Oluwapelumi values Bitcoin’s potential. He imparts insights on a range of topics like DeFi, hacks, mining and culture, underlining transformative power.Also known as “Akiba,” Liam is a reporter, editor and podcast producer at CryptoSlate. He believes that decentralized technology has the potential to make widespread positive change. Stay ahead in the crypto game: Follow us on X for daily updates and analysis.The S-1 filing follows the SEC’s approval of NYSE Arca’s proposed rule change on behalf of ProShares.All spot ETH ETFs have yet to launch despite recent developments.ICBC compared Bitcoin to gold and said Ethereum has established itself as “digital oil” capable of powering myriad applications across the web3 ecosystem.DeFillama data shows the platform’s TVL rose 135% despite the attack.CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the effects corporate Bitcoin purchases have on the market.Disclaimer: Our writers’ opinions are solely their own and do not reflect the opinion of CryptoSlate. None of the information you read on CryptoSlate should be taken as investment advice, nor does CryptoSlate endorse any project that may be mentioned or linked to in this article. Buying and trading cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk activity. Please do your own due diligence before taking any action related to content within this article. Finally, CryptoSlate takes no responsibility should you lose money trading cryptocurrencies.
