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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.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has now officially transitioned to a proof-of-stake network. What Happened: The Ethereum blockchain successfully completed the Merge to PoS on Thursday at 2:50 a.m.

BREAKING: Ethereum (ETH) Merge Is Successfully Complete

Ethereum's (ETH) long-awaited and highly-anticipated merge has been activated. The massive update switches the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap from a proof-of-work consensus model to proof-of-stake. The change allows Ethereum holders to stake their coins in return for rewards, and transforms the network into a far more energy-efficient model for processing and verifying transactions.

Ethereum Merge Is Now Live, Bringing Second-Largest Crypto Asset Into New Era

This is a significant development, because it means GPU miners are no longer responsible for verifying transactions and adding them to the blockchain.

BREAKING: Ethereum Merge is Complete — Blockchain Now Running on Proof-of-Stake

The pseudonymous host of a popular blockchain YouTube channel is letting subscribers in on his crypto portfolio. With Ethereum (ETH) set to merge in the coming days, Coin Bureau host Guy is updating his crypto collection. “Although I'm hedged against the merge not going entirely to plan, I am nevertheless confident that, well, it will.

Coin Bureau Host Previews Updated Altcoin Portfolio As Ethereum Merge Approaches

Ethereum transitioned to proof of stake shortly after the network reached “terminal total difficulty” early Thursday.

Ethereum Successfully Executes Highly-Anticipated Merge Event, Ushering in Proof-of-Stake Era

Ethereum's biggest-ever upgrade just took effect, in what industry experts are calling a game changer for the entire crypto sector.

Ethereum's massive software upgrade just went live — here's what it does

Block Inc (NYSE: SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey hinted at what his thoughts were about the  Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Merge, citing a blog by a fellow Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) maximalist who called the space outside the apex cryptocurrency "shitcoin-land." What Happened: On Sept.

What Does 'Bitcoin Maxi' Jack Dorsey Think Of Ethereum (ETH) Merge?

The Merge has officially been triggered, marking Ethereum's transition from proof of work to proof of stake. The post Ethereum activates The Merge as it shifts to proof of stake appeared first on The Block.

Ethereum activates The Merge as it shifts to proof of stake

The historic upgrade casts aside the miners who had previously driven the blockchain, with promises of massive environmental benefits.

The Ethereum Merge Is Done. Did It Work?

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin said he was a “bit surprised” that the network's hashrate did not have a more significant drop in the weeks leading up to the Merge. What Happened: In a tweet on Sept.

Vitalik Buterin Surprised That This Pre-Merge Ethereum (ETH) Thesis Was Wrong

The cumulative inflow of $1.2 billion is supposedly the largest in six months.

Pre-Merge Ether Exchange Inflows of Over $1B Trigger Fears of Price Drop

Major coins were in the green Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap rose 1.5% to $1 trillion at 8:20 p.m. EDT. Price Performance Of Major Coins Coin 24-hour 7-day Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 0.3% 4.7% $20,264.02 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) 4.4% 0.7% $1,644.77 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) 2.6% 0.1% $0.06 Top 24-Hour Gainers (Data via CoinMarketCap) Cryptocurrency 24-Hour % Change (+/-) Price Celsius (LUNC) +27.8% $1.87 Ravencoin (RVN) +12.01% $0.07 Ethereum Classic (ETC) +10.5% ​​$39.20 See Also: Best Crypto Debit Cards Why It Matters: Ethereum intraday gains outstripped that of Bitcoin hours ahead of “The Merge” — which transitions the second-largest cryptocurrency from a proof-of-work framework to a proof-of-state mechanism.

Ethereum Gains Over Bitcoin, Dogecoin As It Nears Key Milestone: Analyst Warns Things Could Go Downhill After Merge

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) 'Merge' is scheduled to take place early Thursday morning (Sept. 15), somewhere between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM EDT.

6 Hours Until Ethereum (ETH) Changes Forever: What You Need To Know Before The Merge

F2Pool, Poolin, BTC.com and Nanopool will support EthereumPoW after the merge.

Major Ethereum Mining Pools Will Back ETHW Mining

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal says that Ethereum's (ETH) transition to proof-of-stake will bring something “magical” to the top smart contract platform. In a new interview on Real Vision Crypto, the macro guru says that investors will flock to Ethereum after it transitions because yield will be introduced to the protocol.

Ethereum Will Introduce Something Magical After the Merge, Says Macro Guru Raoul Pal – Here's What He Means

Ethereum is going to be different. But what exactly does that mean to you?

What the Ethereum Merge Means for Ordinary Users—And What It Doesn't

The network's transition to proof-of-stake is like changing the engine of a moving car.

Ethereum Mainstay Hudson Jameson on What Makes the Merge Monumental

Michael Blau and Mason Hall of a16z whipped up the dynamic NFT and its smart contract in just a few days.

'Proof of Merge' NFTs Will Transform in Your Wallet as the Ethereum Merge Happens

Investors remain cautious in the final hours before the much-anticipated network upgrade event.

Market Wrap: Ether Trades Relatively Flat Ahead of Ethereum Merge

Bitcoin

The immediate impact of the Merge on Bitcoin will probably be minimal.

Bitcoin After the Ethereum Merge: Experts Weigh In

While some minor problems may emerge, developers have taken steps to prevent a complete disruption. The post Could potential technical glitches affect The Merge? appeared first on The Block.

Could potential technical glitches affect The Merge?

Ether (ETH) was trading around the $1,500 level as the Merge approaches in less than 12 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) was back below $20,000.

Crypto Traders in Wait-and-See Mode in Countdown to Ethereum Merge

Traders are hedging short-term on the lead up to The Merge. The post Traders hedge their bets heading into Ethereum's Merge appeared first on The Block.

Traders hedge their bets heading into Ethereum's Merge

Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, weighs in on Ethereum's upcoming Merge and what the seminal moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk TV's “First Mover.”

Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin is predicting a smooth transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism for the leading smart contract platform. In a new interview with Bloomberg TV, Lubin says that Ethereum's long-awaited merge won't cause disruptions for users and developers of the second biggest blockchain by market cap.

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