Resolution
This document aims to provide a brief overview of how resolution works, to read more about resolution checkout the dedicated Resolution Section.
One of the major parts of the ENS protocol is the resolution process. The Resolution process at its core is the process of converting a human-redable name to a machine-readable address.
Though there is a lot of magic under the hood, the ENS system consists of two main directions:
Forward Resolution
Forwards resolution is the process of going from name to address. Aswell as to load the records associated to a users name. These records include but are not limited to discord, twitter, github, email, timezone, and more.
Address: 0x225...c3B5
Twitter: @lucemansnl
Discord: lucemans#2066
Reverse Resolution
Reverse resolution is the process of going from address to name. Aswell as to load the records associated to a users name.
This tends to be used for things like:
- Showing a user their name
- Showing a user their records
- Showing a user their avatar