ENSv2 Activation Proposal Would Halt New ENSv1 Registrations

GOVERNANCEENSv2 Activation ProposalWould Halt New ENSv1Registrations36IMPORTANCECLOSED2NEWS MEDIA2PIECESOct 12, 2026 07:15blockboard.net

ENS Labs has proposed activating ENSv2 in a way that would stop new registrations through the current ENSv1 naming system. Existing .eth holders would not face a migration deadline, and the remaining ENSv2 admin roles would be handed to the DAO. The proposal also points to a shift of activity toward the newer protocol version while leaving current .eth names in place for holders.

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The proposal says existing .eth holders would have no migration deadline.
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ENS Labs would transfer its remaining ENSv2 admin roles to the DAO.
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The plan is framed as an ENSv2 activation that would halt new ENSv1 registrations.
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ENS Labs proposed an ENSv2 activation plan that would stop new registrations through the current ENSv1 naming system.

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