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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

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A leading crypto asset manager says large institutional investors are backing out of Ethereum (ETH) as the merge approaches. In their latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly report, CoinShares suggests investors may have anxiety over the outcome of the smart contract platform's highly-anticipated transition to proof-of-stake (PoS).

Institutional Investors Pull Out of Ethereum (ETH) Ahead of Merge As Jitters Arise: CoinShares

Search engine Google has added a countdown feature for Ethereum's (ETH) upcoming merge as global interest in the leading smart contract platform's upgrade sharply rises. Google Cloud blockchain developer Sam Padilla unveiled the new feature days ago, telling his Twitter following that if they google the phrase “the merge,” they'd be in for a surprise.

Google Adds Ethereum (ETH) Merge Countdown Feature as Worldwide Interest Skyrockets

Quick Take The Ethereum network is just days away from the merge, where it will finally transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus after years of delay In the second part of this special two part report, we dive into the data on speculation around the EthereumPoW hard fork, as well as the role of DeFi protocols leading up to and after the merge

A Comprehensive Look at Ethereum and The Merge: Part Two

The merge will make Ethereum more energy efficient, and Bank of America researchers say this could increase interest from institutions.

Ethereum Merge Could Drive Up Institutional Adoption: Bank of America

According to Bank of America insights research, the anticipated Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) move to Proof-of-Stake may result in higher institutional adoption. Despite not addressing issues with the blockchain's scalability or high transaction fees, Ethereum's transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism from a proof-of-work (PoW), known as The Merge, has implications that go beyond serving as a precursor for the next stage in the process, known as The Surge, the note said.

The Merge Opens Door To Ethereum Buying By Institutional Investors, Says Bank Of America

In order to meet surging interest in Ethereum derivatives, CME Group is rolling out an options product for the number two cryptocurrency.

Leading Derivatives Exchange CME Group Launches Ethereum Options

What happened: On Sunday a total of 796.20 Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $1,366,699, based on the current value of Ethereum at time of publication ($1,716.53), was burned from Ethereum transactions. Burning is when a coin or token is sent to an unusable wallet to remove it from circulation.

796 ETH Worth $1M Was Just Burned

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) started trading above $22,000 this morning, ahead of the critical U.S. CPI release tomorrow, as well as the highly anticipated Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) merge, which is due to take place in the coming days. The Merge is, by far, the most impactful event that has happened in the crypto industry thus far and is seen as a very positive event by most crypto investors.

ETH Merge – Underrated Or Priced In?

Bitcoin

In a substantial rebound from sub $19,000 levels ahead of 'The Merge,' the world's two top digital currencies each gained about 11%. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spiked to around $22,200, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is currently trading at around $1,745, according to data from CoinGecko.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Both Experience A Bullish Bounce And Gain 11% Ahead Of The Merge

The Ethereum (ETH) price is rallying as it heads for the $1,800 resistance zone. The largest altcoin traded and reached the overbought region of the market.

Ethereum Reaches Bullish Exhaustion as It Fluctuates Below $1,800 High

Going into The Merge, miners are cautiously optimistic that there will be opportunities for mining beyond Ethereum. The post What's left for Ethereum GPU miners after The Merge? appeared first on The Block.

What's left for Ethereum GPU miners after The Merge?

The world's leading derivatives exchange is launching ether options. The post CME set to launch ether options appeared first on The Block.

CME set to launch ether options

After rising to a multi-week high over the weekend, ethereum consolidated on Monday, as market uncertainty increased ahead of tomorrow's Merge. The token, which continues to trade above $1,700, fell from Sunday's high, as bulls likely liquidated previous positions. Bitcoin remained higher, rising for a sixth straight session.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Extends Gains, ETH Consolidates Ahead of The Merge

The Ethereum Merge to Proof of Stake (PoS) is one of the most significant technological upgrades in recent history. But why evolve Ethereum at all?

Decrypt Learn: The Ethereum Merge

With the ETH/BTC ratio trading at previous highs, some have started to unwind their long ETH/short BTC trade,\" one researcher said.

Ether Lags Bitcoin As Ethereum Merge Nears. Here is Why?

Investors who are barred from buying tokens that run on proof-of-work systems may be able to buy ether after the blockchain switches to proof-of-stake, the bank said.

Bank of America Says the Ethereum Blockchain's Upgrade May Lead to Greater Institutional Adoption of Ether

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is giving his thoughts on what could happen when Ethereum (ETH) completes its highly anticipated merge to proof-of-stake (PoS).

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Makes Prediction for Ethereum (ETH) Merge, Warns of Potential Rough Transition

Anthony Di lorio, one of Ethereum's founders, highlighted the time and effort that the Ethereum Foundation has invested in the change.

Ethereum's Transition to PoS Could Push PoW By The ‘Wayside', Ethereum Co-founder Says

Dogecoin

The native token of Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) shot up over 180% for the week amid a market that saw major coins such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all register weekly gains. Top Gainers of Week Ending Sept.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin End Week On High Note — But This Coin Steals The Show, Rising From The Ashes With 180% Surge

A long-awaited software upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain aimed at slashing its huge energy consumption is expected this week, a move proponents say may widen the technology's use and support the price of the ether token.

Ethereum blockchain to undergo major upgrade to cut energy use

The court-appointed managers of Hodlnaut in Singapore say they're concerned about incorrect pricing being relayed to smart contracts after the blockchain's upgrade.

Hodlnaut Judicial Managers Weigh Unwinding Crypto Lender's Assets Before Ethereum Merge

Bitcoin and Ethereum have enjoyed a hefty boost this last week, with regulatory news and a particular network upgrade playing key roles.

Double-Digit Weekly Gains for Bitcoin and Ethereum Send BTC Over $22,000

In this episode of The Scoop, Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan provides a technical overview of The Merge, and explains why it took longer than expected to prepare the network for its transition to proof-of-stake. The post Ethereum Merge Edition Part 2: Moving to proof of stake is like swapping planes in flight appeared first on The Block.

Ethereum Merge Edition Part 2: Moving to proof of stake is like swapping planes in flight

The Tron co-founder even suggested that Tether and Circle — the two biggest stablecoin issuers — may even reconsider their support for Proof-of-Stake.

Ethereum Will Miss Proof-of-Work When It's Gone, Justin Sun Claims

Bitcoin was in the green on Sunday evening, even as the global cryptocurrency market cap fell 0.3% to $1.1 trillion at 8:20 p.m. EDT. Price Performance Of Major Coins Coin 24-hour 7-day Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 0.75% 9.1% $21,800.95 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -0.7% 11.4% $1,761.84 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -1.8% 0.7% $0.06 Top 24-Hour Gainers (Data via CoinMarketCap) Cryptocurrency 24-Hour % Change (+/-) Price Celsius (CEL) +14.8% $1.60 ApeCoin (APE) +10.65% $5.61 PancakeSwap (CAKE) +4.2% ​​$4.53 See Also:  How To Get Free NFTs Why It Matters: Bitcoin and Ethereum traded mixed, even as stock futures rose marginally.

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