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# ENS

Ethereum Name Service

A naming system on the Ethereum blockchain that issues names such as example.eth. It is mainly used to link names to wallet addresses. It is not part of the DNS root, though owners of some DNS domains can link them to ENS.

## related terms

- [blockchain domain](https://tldlog.com/glossary/blockchain-domain/)
- [Handshake](https://tldlog.com/glossary/handshake/)
- [Unstoppable Domains](https://tldlog.com/glossary/unstoppable-domains/)