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Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

The Ethereum Foundation

*This content is for educational purposes and is not investment advice.

Bitcoin

Ethereum moved to a three-week low on Friday, as market sentiment remained bearish following the completion of The Merge. The world's second largest cryptocurrency dropped below $1,500 today, less than 24 hours after the historic migration from proof-of-work (PoW), to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system. Bitcoin also neared a multi-week low.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 3-Week Low as Bearish Momentum Increases Following The Merge

Ethereum price (ETH) is in a downtrend, falling to the low of $1,464.

Ethereum Falls as it Reaches Oversold Region of the Market

Stakers have been and will be natural sellers in futures and perpetual futures and the hedging activity will increase as staking yields rise.

Ethereum Merge Has Tied Ether Futures Activity to Staking Yields, Traders Say

Bitcoin maximalists have been up in arms about these revelations. They argue that this proves Ethereum is becoming more centralized, and censorship resistance is at risk.

'Disappointing': Coinbase and Lido Dominate Ethereum Staking Rewards After The Merge

According to The Wall Street Journal, Gary Gensler believes cryptocurrencies that operate on PoS chains may be classified as securities.

Has The Merge Turned Ether into a Security? Yes, SEC's Gary Gensler Suggests

Users said they weren't able to access the blockchain's servers using the publicized information, and attempts to link it to a crypto wallet failed.

Ethereum PoW Network Sees Complaints on Day 1 Amid Data Goof-Up

Despite the success of the merge, ETH slumped following SEC Chair Gary Gensler's suggestion that proof-of-stake cryptos could be considered securities.

Ethereum Liquidations Top $127M Amid Post-Merge Volatility

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's most valued cryptocurrency, traded lower, falling below the $20,000 level this morning. The second-most valued cryptocurrency, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), meanwhile, traded sharply lower after successfully completing its transition to a proof-of-stake network in an event dubbed “The Merge.

Ethereum Tumbles Below This Major Level Following Merge; Here Are The Top Crypto Movers For Friday

New data from intelligence firm CoinGlass shows that $288.22 million worth of digital assets have been liquidated in the last 24 hours as the market experiences increased volatility in the wake of Ethereum's (ETH) merge update. According to CoinGlass, Ethereum is the most affected by the sell-off followed by Bitcoin (BTC).

Over $320,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated in Just 24 Hours, With Ethereum (ETH) the Most Impacted: Coinglass

The shift to proof-of-stake has analysts exploring its impact on the blockchain's much-touted decentralization.

Big Firms Dominate Post-Merge Ethereum Validation

Dogecoin

Major coins fell sharply on Thursday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap lost 4% to $960.8 billion at 8:15 a.m. EDT. Price Performance Of Major Coins Coin 24-hour 7-day Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -2.8% 1.8% $19,677.82 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -10.35% -10.1% $1,469.05 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -3.9% -3.6% $0.06 Top 24-Hour Gainers (Data via CoinMarketCap) Cryptocurrency 24-Hour % Change (+/-) Price Cosmos (ATOM) +7.4% $14.99 Golem (GLM) +7% $0.33 Quant (QNT) +4.3% ​​$103.30 See Also: Best USDC Interest Rates Why It Matters: Ethereum tanked after successfully completing its transition to a proof-of-stake network in an event dubbed “The Merge.

Ethereum Tumbles After 'Merge,' Bitcoin, Dogecoin Drop: Trader Sees 2nd-Biggest Crypto Sliding To $800 If This Happens

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) declined 10% in the last 24 hours, leading to cascading liquidations for traders who were long on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. What Happened: Ethereum saw $174 million worth of liquidations on Sept.

Ethereum (ETH) Sees $174M Liquidations After Merge As Price Declines

Technical issues stymied the launch of the forked, post-merge proof-of-work blockchain.

Ethereum Fork ETHPoW Gets Off to Rocky Start

The chief executive of the world's largest crypto exchange platform by volume is warning investors that Ethereum's (ETH) transition to proof-of-stake will likely dash their expectations in one way.

Crypto's Wealthiest Billionaire Warns Aftermath of Ethereum (ETH) Merge Will Likely Disappoint on One Front

Exchanges that offer staking services look "very similar" to lending, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said on Thursday. The post Ethereum could face SEC scrutiny after The Merge: WSJ appeared first on The Block.

Ethereum could face SEC scrutiny after The Merge: WSJ

It's been less than 24 hours since the Merge, and fears of proof-of-stake centralization are already proving real.

ETH May Already Be Showcasing Increased Signs of Centralization

Markets sank post-Merge on Thursday as bitcoin ducked below $20,000 and ether flirted with levels around $1,500 throughout the day. The post Bitcoin slips below $20,000, ether teeters on the edge of $1,500 after The Merge appeared first on The Block.

Bitcoin slips below $20,000, ether teeters on the edge of $1,500 after The Merge

Game theory is one of the most essential parts of cryptoeconomics, but few people know about it. Read on to find out what game theory is and how it is applied to blockchains. The post Understanding the Game Theory Behind Ethereum appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal.

Understanding the Game Theory Behind Ethereum

The merge has slashed Ethereum's energy needs even more than expected, according to a report from the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute.

Ethereum Energy Usage, Carbon Footprint Down 99.99% After Merge: Report

What happened: On Wednesday a total of 1,078.05 Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $1,625,499, based on the current value of Ethereum at time of publication ($1,507.82), was burned from Ethereum transactions. Burning is when a coin or token is sent to an unusable wallet to remove it from circulation.

1,078 ETH Worth $1M Was Just Burned

Key players celebrated The Merge as it happened, while market participants weigh in on what this means for Ethereum's future. The post ‘An incredible feat': How the Ethereum community reacted to The Merge appeared first on The Block.

‘An incredible feat': How the Ethereum community reacted to The Merge

Bloomberg's closely followed senior commodities strategist, Mike McGlone, is expressing bullish sentiment on crypto assets once inflation is wiped out.

Bloomberg Strategist Says Bitcoin, Ethereum and Crypto To Outperform Once One Macro Event Unfolds

The price stability that prevailed after Ethereum's historic shift to a more energy-efficient \"proof-of-stake\" network has suddenly evaporated. After a plunge in the past couple hours, ether (ETH) was down 9.1%, its worst day since late August.

Pivotal Ethereum Merge Brings 'Sell-The-Fact' Price Move in Crypto Markets

Sentiment around the merge might be wavering as ETH sharply drops this morning.

Ethereum Crashes Under $1,500 as Price Falls After Successful Merge

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) successfully completed its merge early Thursday morning, transiting from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. The move spells the end of Ethereum mining, which makes the crypto far more environmentally friendly.

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