A recent commentary by Tay has sparked discussion regarding the accountability of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and its leadership. Tay argues that if ENS were to fail or suffer a security breach, the responsibility would lie with Nick, a key figure in the project, rather than the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that governs it. This perspective highlights concerns about the effectiveness of DAOs in ensuring accountability, as Tay suggests that the DAO is not held responsible when issues arise, complicating the narrative around leadership and blame within decentralized projects.