Cryptocurrency Q&A
How do ENS domains work?
How do ENS domains work?
NebulaChaser
Wed May 29 2024
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Could you please explain in detail how do ENS domains operate? I'm particularly interested in understanding the underlying technology and how it enables users to associate domain names with crypto wallet addresses. Also, I'd like to know how secure are these ENS domains and what are the potential benefits of using them? Additionally, are there any specific steps involved in setting up and managing an ENS domain? Finally, how does the ENS system ensure the uniqueness of domain names and prevent duplicates?
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Pietro
Fri May 31 2024
ENS, the Ethereum Name Service, functions through two fundamental components: the registry and resolvers.
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WhisperInfinity
Fri May 31 2024
The registry serves as the core of ENS, operating as a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain. Its primary function is to maintain a precise mapping between domain names and their corresponding Ethereum addresses.
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Davide
Fri May 31 2024
This mapping ensures that when a user inputs a domain name through an ENS-enabled application, the registry can quickly retrieve the associated Ethereum address.
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EtherealVoyager
Fri May 31 2024
The resolvers, on the other hand, are the workhorses of ENS. They are responsible for the actual process of resolving domain names to their respective Ethereum addresses.
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CherryBlossomPetal
Thu May 30 2024
When a request for a domain name is made, the resolver associated with that domain comes into action. It retrieves the mapping information from the registry and converts the domain name into the corresponding Ethereum address.
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