Ethereum Name Service is a decentralized application that provides Web3 usernames for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum Name Service is a decentralized and flexible naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain. Its purpose is to establish a connection between human-readable names, such as 'alice.eth,' and machine-readable identifiers, including Ethereum addresses, cryptocurrency addresses, content hashes, and metadata. Additionally, ENS supports 'reverse resolution,' allowing users to associate Ethereum addresses with metadata like canonical names or interface descriptions.

While ENS shares similar objectives with DNS (Domain Name Service) used on the Internet, its architecture differs significantly due to the unique capabilities and constraints offered by the Ethereum blockchain. Like DNS, ENS operates on a hierarchical naming system using dot-separated domains. Domain owners have complete control over their domains and the ability to manage subdomains within their ownership. This decentralized approach empowers users to leverage ENS for secure and customizable naming solutions within the Ethereum ecosystem.

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