ENS Unveils ENSv2, Moves From Its Layer 2 Back to Ethereum Mainnet

Published at 2026-02-07 06:00:18

ENS has revealed ENSv2, a new version of its naming system that will be deployed directly on the Ethereum mainnet while the project's own Layer 2 will be discontinued. The core announcement confirms a return to Ethereum's base layer rather than operating on a separate L2, marking a structural change in how ENS names and related contracts will be hosted and secured.

The decision matters because hosting on mainnet increases reliance on Ethereum's security and native composability with wallets, DeFi, and smart contracts, which could simplify integrations and tooling for developers and users. For token holders and ETH users, the move reduces protocol fragmentation and may change gas dynamics for common ENS operations; overall the Foundation frames the switch as a net positive for long-term robustness and ecosystem alignment.

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