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 <li aria-level="1">Ethereum’s testnets, Sepolia and Holesky, now support ENS, providing safe environments for testing applications without real funds.</li>
 <li aria-level="1">Positive community feedback, users share experiences using Google search to verify Ethereum holdings, like “articuno.eth” showing 0.012 ETH.</li>
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Google has recently enhanced its search engine to incorporate the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), officially announced on October 8. This integration enables users to search Ethereum addresses using memorable domain names, streamlining interactions with blockchain addresses significantly.
Previously, users had to navigate the complexity of using long alphanumeric strings to interact with Ethereum addresses, which was error-prone and technically intimidating. With the integration of ENS, users can now employ straightforward domain names like ‘username.eth’ for transactions or to check <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/investor-confidence-in-ethereum-shown-by-surge-in-staking-activity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum balances</a>. 
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 Google has officially integrated ENS, allowing users to search for any .eth name and check associated balances directly within Google Search <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f91d.png" alt="🤝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/JXrJrQH6py" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/JXrJrQH6py</a>
 — ens.eth (@ensdomains) <a href="https://twitter.com/ensdomains/status/1843762763300254116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 8, 2024</a>
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This represents a significant move towards simplifying cryptocurrency interactions for everyday users.
This functionality was initially rolled out in May 2024 to a select group of users and has now been made available globally, as revealed by the ENS <a href="https://x.com/nalin/status/1843778174787957207" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">account on X</a>. Additionally, Google has extended this service to Ethereum’s testnets, Sepolia and Holesky, enabling users to receive small amounts of test ether, termed “drips.”
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 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4e3.png" alt="📣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> But wait…there's moar! Our Ethereum faucet for Sepolia and Holesky has also integrated with <a href="https://twitter.com/ensdomains?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@ensdomains</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f389.png" alt="🎉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> This means you can just type an .eth address and get drips<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4a7.png" alt="💧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4a7.png" alt="💧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4a7.png" alt="💧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> at <a href="https://t.co/1cxqxhuUqR" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/1cxqxhuUqR</a> <a href="https://t.co/HS6pfcwRtl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/HS6pfcwRtl</a>
 — nalin <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f1fa-1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@nalin) <a href="https://twitter.com/nalin/status/1843778174787957207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 8, 2024</a>
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Ethereum’s testnets, such as Sepolia and Holesky, mimic the main <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/new-ethereum-proposal-eip-77810-could-boost-network-throughput-by-50/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum network</a>, allowing developers and users to test new applications and smart contracts in a safe environment without spending real funds. 
Despite the advantages, there are concerns about the potential complexity in managing domain names, akin to the challenges seen with email addresses as more individuals adopt these services and reserve domain names. 
The community response to this integration has been overwhelmingly positive. Users have begun exploring this feature, sharing screenshots demonstrating how they can now verify their Ethereum holdings directly through <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-development-google-cloud-launches-new-blockchain-rpc-for-web3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google’s search engine</a>.
One user, under the pseudonym articuno.eth, displayed holdings of 0.012 ETH, equivalent to nearly $30. This innovation by Google and ENS is likely to encourage broader adoption and heightened interest in using cryptocurrencies for daily transactions.
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/say-goodbye-to-hex-codes-ethereum-addresses-made-simple-with-google/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Say Goodbye to Hex Codes: Ethereum Addresses Made Simple with Google!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.

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