ENS Labs Proposed Transition to ENSv2 Protocol
A new proposal would shift control to the ENS DAO and transition all future .eth registrations to the ENSv2 system.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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ENS Labs has submitted a draft proposal to the ENS DAO Governance Forum to halt new registrations on the current ENSv1 registrar. Under the plan, all future .eth registrations would shift to the ENSv2 protocol while transferring administrative control to the DAO.
Why it matters
The transition aims to leverage technical upgrades on the Ethereum mainnet, such as increased gas limits and reduced registration costs. Furthermore, moving administrative oversight to the DAO removes privileged roles currently held by ENS Labs.
The proposed ENSv2 system institutes a 28-day grace period for renewals following expiration. This update represents a significant reduction from the 90-day grace period used by the current ENSv1 registrar.
The players
ENS Labs
This organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Ethereum Name Service protocol.
ENS DAO
The decentralized autonomous organization acts as the primary governing body for the ENS protocol.
ENS Foundation
This entity provides operational support and oversight for the endowment funds associated with the ENS project.
The details
Existing ENSv1 name owners will be permitted to renew their names indefinitely, and a pre-migration sync will ensure active names are preserved for owners in the new system. Following activation, applications and resolvers will be required to maintain support for both versions of the protocol.
Timeline
February 2026: ENS Labs announced the development of ENSv2 on Ethereum mainnet.
August 2026: The ENS Foundation assumed operational responsibilities and endowment oversight.
October 11, 2026: ENS Labs posted the draft proposal to the ENS DAO Governance Forum.
Roadmap
This transition aligns with industry-wide trends of shifting protocol administration from centralized entities to decentralized governance bodies. It positions the ENS project to optimize performance on the Ethereum mainnet through improved base-layer capabilities.
Current .eth name owners can continue to manage their existing names through the v1 registrar, with no immediate action required to maintain ownership. Future registrants will need to utilize the new v2 system once the protocol migration is finalized.
The takeaway
The move to ENSv2 emphasizes a shift toward lower costs and higher gas limits on the Ethereum network. Users should prepare for potential compatibility updates as the transition necessitates that applications support both protocol versions.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto Briefing.
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