The “Merge” is intended to shift the Ethereum blockchain from the current proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake (PoS) model intended to be faster and more energy efficient. But ...

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Cryptocurrencies are often criticized for being bad for the planet. Every year, bitcoin mining consumes more energy than Belgium, according to the University of Cambridge’s Bitcoin Electricity ...

Ethereum’s “Merge,” a highly anticipated upgrade, is expected to be completed around Thursday, Sept. 15. If successful, the upgrade is anticipated to lower the blockchain’s carbon footprint, reduce ...

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