Google now shows Ethereum Name Service wallet balances in search results
Quick Take
- Google now provides balance data from Ethereum Name Service in search results.
- The data is being provided from Etherscan.
Google now shows balances of wallets associated with Ethereum 
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Name Service domains in search results.
The Ethereum Name Service offers human-readable domains, like example.eth, which can be linked to Ethereum wallets, simplifying the process for crypto holders to send money to other wallets.
In May 2023, Google introduced native support for Ethereum wallet balances. Initially, users could search for a specific public address and view the wallet balance directly in the search results. This functionality has now been expanded to ENS domains, as noticed by former ENS core team member Brantly Millegan.
Google now shows balances for addresses associated with Ethereum Name Service domains. Image: Google.
This means that anyone can search an ENS domain in search results, and Google provides the wallet balance of the blockchain address associated with the domain, as well as the address itself. The data is sourced from Etherscan, and the balance is shown as of the last external transaction.
However, it appears that this service is not universally available. Some users on X noticed that it would not appear in search results. Millegan noted that the feature worked more consistently when using private browsing mode or when logged out of Google services.
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