ENS support in Chainlens Blockchain Explorer Rolled out for Linea Network

Blockchain explorers are the gateway to understanding and interacting with blockchain ecosystems. With the latest update, the Chainlens Blockchain Explorer introduces ENS support for the Linea Network, elevating the experience for blockchain users. In this blog post, we’ll explore what ENS is, how Linea fits into the blockchain landscape, and how Chainlens brings powerful ENS features to life.

What is ENS?

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a decentralized and distributed naming system built on Ethereum. ENS maps human-readable names like alice.eth to blockchain addresses, simplifying interactions with Ethereum wallets, smart contracts, and other blockchain services. Beyond addresses, ENS can link to metadata, decentralized websites, and even traditional DNS records.

By bridging the gap between blockchain technology and user-friendly experiences, ENS is a foundational layer for Web3.

Linea-ENS Integration

ENS domains landed on Linea, a zkEVM Layer 2 solution, mid-last year. This integration allows users to replace their complex Ethereum wallet addresses with easy-to-remember domain names while enjoying Linea’s reduced gas fees and faster transactions.

With the adoption of CCIP Read (ERC-3668), Linea ensures efficient cross-chain data retrieval for ENS, enabling broader interoperability across decentralized applications and networks. This support aligns with the EIP-3668 standard, positioning Linea as a pivotal player in advancing ENS functionality within the web3 ecosystem.

This article goes into more depth about the Linea-ENS integration.

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Chainlens - An Advanced Blockchain Explorer

Chainlens is a blockchain explorer designed for EVM-compatible networks. From tracking transactions and smart contracts to analyzing NFTs and tokens, Chainlens provides crucial data for teams running blockchains and their users. 

Find out more in the Chainlens docs.

ENS Features in Chainlens

The latest update to Chainlens rolls out full ENS support on the Linea network, making it simple to explore and interact with ENS records.

Chainlens provides a number of new views supporting ENS records outlined below.

1. Dedicated ENS Table Page

• View all ENS names registered on the Linea network.
• Automatically updates with every new ENS name registration.
• Displays key information such as registration time and expiration time.

2. ENS Details Page

For every ENS name, Chainlens provides:

• Resolver Address: The contract managing the name’s resolution.
• Owner Address: The wallet or contract owning the name.
• Token ID and Wrapped Token ID: Metadata connecting ENS to its underlying NFT representation.
• NFT Details and Transfers: Track ownership history and transfer events.

3. Primary ENS Name Support

• Wallet addresses are replaced with their Primary ENS Name across Chainlens.
• This enhancement ensures better readability and personalization for users.

4. ENS Name Verification

• Directly verify any ENS name on the Linea ENS app via Chainlens.

5. Powerful ENS Search

• Search by ENS Name, Primary ENS Name, or Address.
• Quickly locate relevant records for streamlined blockchain exploration.

How Chainlens Enhances ENS Interaction

Chainlens bridges the gap between obscure hex encoded blockchain data and user-friendly ENS names. With its new ENS integration:

• Users can gain a comprehensive view of ENS records on the network.
• Developers can rely on up-to-date data to build applications and services powered by ENS.
• Businesses can easily track ENS names associated with their brand or projects.

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Summary

The new ENS integration on Chainlens for the Linea network is a significant step forward in simplifying blockchain interactions. We invite you to check out Chainlens for LInea yourself and provide us with your valuable feedback.

Let us know how we did and what we can improve! Happy exploring!