ENS DAO Votes to Establish Foundation for Legal Entity Status

ENS DAO approved the 'Next Era' proposal, creating a foundation with a board and staff to handle legal, policy, and IP tasks previously blocked by DAO structure.

Woofun AI reports that ENS DAO has voted to implement the "Next Era of ENS DAO" proposal, officially establishing the ENS Foundation. This new entity will operate with a full-time executive director, professional team, and five-member board to manage legal, policy, and brand protection duties. The move addresses the DAO's lack of legal status, which hindered participation in internet naming governance, institutional agreements, and regulatory discussions. The foundation will represent ENS in organizations like ICANN and IETF, protect trademarks against phishing, hire staff for operations, and serve as a liaison for traditional institutions.