ENS Integrates .box Domain Names for Web Browsers

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has recently announced the integration of .box domain names, adding a new dimension to its platform. This move allows users to register .box domains via the ENS manager app, making them compatible with internet browsers and web2 services such as email and website hosting.

The .box domain is recognized as an ICANN-approved top-level domain and is the first on-chain TLD included in the ENS manager app, alongside the well-known .eth domain. This integration aims to bridge the gap between web2 and web3 ecosystems, offering users a streamlined entrance into the world of decentralized naming protocols.

With .box domains now searchable and indexable on major browsers like Google Chrome and Safari, users can easily access websites and email services using these unique domain names. All registrations and transfers of .box domains are executed on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring security and decentralization.

Nick Johnson, lead developer and founder of ENS, expressed excitement about the integration, stating that “.box offers a streamlined entrance into Web3 through its on-chain TLD. ENS welcomes this integration and the user experience it brings as an additional, hassle-free option to register your digital identity.”

In addition to the .box integration, ENS has been making efforts to bridge with the traditional web, including a recent collaboration with domain registrar GoDaddy to link web domains to ENS names. Josh Brandley, founder of .box domains, believes that the demand for web3 usernames will surpass traditional web domains in the future.

Overall, the addition of .box domains to the ENS platform represents a significant step towards a more interconnected and decentralized internet. Users can now tokenize DNS domains with each naming registration, integrating a crypto counterpart and further blurring the lines between web2 and web3 technologies.