Ethereum Name Service adds fiat payments for ENS domain registrations
Ethereum Name Service has integrated fiat payment options for new decentralized domain registrations in a new partnership with MoonPay. Web3 users can now register decentralized .eth domain s on the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) protocol using a host of fiat payment options, including Apple Pay, and Google Pay, as well as debit and credit cards, ENS announced the launch of a new fiat on-ramp for domain registrations through Web3 fiat payment gateway MoonPay on April 20. Registrations of .eth domains previously had to be paid for using Ether (ETH) via cryptocurrency wallets, which was cited as a barrier to entry for prospective Web3 users. MoonPay’s service has been integrated into the ENS website, while the platform also launched version 3 of its user interface to streamline sign-ups. This is aimed at eliminating the need for multiple transaction approvals previously required with cryptocurrency wallets. A statement from ENS founder Nick Johnson highlighted the service’s focus on makin...