“Super-Important”: ENS Surges After Buterin Calls For L2 Integration

• Vitalik Buterin’s ENS endorsement spikes token value by 72%, hitting a $14.7 peak.
• Buterin says ENS’s integration with Layer-2 networks is key to Ethereum scalability.
• ENS market cap surges 39.3%, signaling heightened investor interest post-Buterin boost.

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) token witnessed a 72% increase in its value on January 3, a surge attributed to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin‘s public endorsement of the platform. Buterin, in a recent post, emphasized the critical role of ENS in the Ethereum ecosystem, advocating for its continued accessibility and affordability.

The Role of Layer-2 Networks in ENS’s Growth

Buterin highlighted the importance of integrating ENS and layer-2 networks like Optimism, Arbitrum, and Polygon. He suggested these networks should support ENS address registration to enhance usability and contribute to Ethereum’s scalability.

ENS Price Reaction 

In response to Buterin’s endorsement, the ENS token price leaped from a yearly low of $8.50 to an eight-month peak of $14.7, per CoinMarketCap. Although the price has stabilized at around $14.15, this spike marks a notable rebound from its bear market lows. ENS re…

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