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+  "slug": "full-dns-namespace-integration-to-ens-now-on-mainnet",
+  "title": "Full DNS Namespace Integration to ENS Now on Mainnet",
+  "description": "We’re pleased to announce that full DNS namespace integration for ENS is now live on Ethereum mainnet.",
+  "date": "2021-08-26",
+  "tags": [],
+  "authors": ["brantly.eth"]
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+We’re pleased to announce that full DNS namespace integration for [ENS](http://ens.domains/) is now live on Ethereum mainnet.
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+This enables the owner of a DNS second-level domain name (a DNS name with one dot in it) to import the same name for use on ENS.
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+For example, if you own “example.com” on DNS, you can import it into ENS — as example**.com**, not example**.eth**, the latter is a separate name. You can then set ENS records for it, e.g. to allow you to receive payments in cryptocurrencies like ETH, BTC, and DOGE to example.com.
+
+→ [Step-by-Step Guide to Importing a DNS Domain Name to ENS](https://support.ens.domains/en/articles/7882690-claim-your-dns-name)
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+→ [How .ETH Names Compare to DNS Names Imported to ENS](/how-eth-names-compare-to-dns-names-imported-to-ens)
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+![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*qrHaSxSSQmdxFT6qfG-G3g.jpeg)
+Sending ETH to brantlymillegan.com in the MetaMask browser extension
+
+## A Long Road
+
+Those who have been following ENS for a while know that this has been a long time in the making, to say the least!
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+While ENS launched in May 2017 only supporting the ENS-native TLD .ETH, ENS has always been capable in principle of supporting more TLDs. To expand the namespace on ENS, we’ve [decided against simply creating additional ENS-native TLDs](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/why-ens-doesnt-create-more-tlds-responsible-citizenship-in-the-global-namespace-7e66658fe2b1) and in favor of integrating the existing DNS namespace. We think this approach is best for users and gives ENS the best chances for long-term success.
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+This plan was [first announced](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/how-to-claim-your-dns-domain-on-ens-e600ef2d92ca) by ENS creator and lead developer Nick Johnson at Devcon3 back in November 2017, with steady progress over the last ~4 years (e.g., see [here](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/announcing-support-for-xyz-on-ens-7f5bc7fe1b24), [here](https://medium.com/@weka/introducing-luxe-on-ens-35a9ee2383ce), [here](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/upcoming-changes-to-the-ens-root-a1b78fd52b38), [here](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/ens-kred-major-integration-of-dns-and-ens-launches-e7efb4dd872a), [here](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/dns-namespace-integration-on-testnet-ethereum-classic-labs-sponsors-with-grant-19d57bf16a8b)).
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+This new rollout is an expansion of what [has long been possible with .XYZ names on ENS](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/announcing-support-for-xyz-on-ens-7f5bc7fe1b24).
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+![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*3ItFJTl2yiglAKX9o5fwSw.jpeg)
+Sending BTC to brantlymillegan.com in Trust Wallet
+
+## A Big Thanks
+
+We received generous grants from both the Ethereum Foundation and [ETC Labs](https://medium.com/the-ethereum-name-service/dns-namespace-integration-on-testnet-ethereum-classic-labs-sponsors-with-grant-19d57bf16a8b) for this feature. A big thanks to both of them!
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+ENS is an [open source protocol](https://ens.domains/about) developed by the non-profit organization True Names TLD, and funding has mostly come from grants thus far.
+
+## The Future
+
+This is just the beginning of a much bigger vision for ENS.
+
+While ENS started as only .ETH names for Ethereum addresses, it has grown to be a full-fledged extension of DNS, functioning in parallel and enabling a whole new set of use cases: a portable web3 username and profile, payments in any cryptocurrency, and decentralized websites. Stay tuned!
+
+![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*xWBh1vk-YT6AKvFXRg8-mw.png)
+An example of a .COM name imported from DNS to ENS used as a web3 username via reverse resolution.
+
+## Try it out!
+
+Our [Step-by-Step Guide to Importing a DNS Domain Name to ENS](https://support.ens.domains/en/articles/7882690-claim-your-dns-name) will walk you through the process.