Many TLDS are being leased to builders often with an option for the lessee to buy the domain at an agreed price within a set time.

If we want to encourage development with ENS a leasing contract would be a great option for builders that don’t want to fork out a large wad to squatters.

It could also result in extra income for the DAO if the DAO takes a small fee for managing the contract.

Domain holder sets a leasing date now till 2028

domain.eth available for lease with cost x paid monthly/quarterly ect with a buy now price of y.

The lessee is able to manage the domain without the option to sell or transfer. They make payments to an allocated address controlled by the contract which the owner can withdraw from.

If they miss a payment, after a short period the contract is broken and the owner is able to find a new lessee.