Ethereum (ETH) total value staked has surpassed 15.9 million. The increase in the value of ETH might be a major contributor to the increase in stake inflow. Since the merge, validators have been able to contribute to network security by staking their Ethereum [ETH]. However, the total amount of ETH that has been staked has … Read more
Ethereum successfully ‘Merged’ on Sept.15, but more upgrades are coming to the network: the Surge, the Verge, the Purge, and a Splurge. As a whole, the upgrades will each add a new layer of scalability and security to Ethereum proof-of-stake (PoS). It is an interesting evolution towards Ethereum’s long-term goal of becoming the “world’s computer.” … Read more
On 15 September, Ethereum underwent the much-anticipated Merge. The feat demonstrated the exceptional skills of the devs contributing to Ethereum’s code and vision. However, despite the hype associated with the network, the question is – Did the outcome match its set goal(s)? Opportunity costs intact The Merge involved the most significant technical update since its … Read more
One of the most heated debates surrounding Ethereum’s transition to a Proof-of-Stake network focused on the issuance of ETH. The leading narrative behind the Merge was that it was supposed to make ETH a deflationary currency. Since the Merge was completed on September 15, ETH issuance has been drastically reduced. The estimated annual issuance in … Read more
The long wait came to an end when the much-hyped Ethereum [ETH] Merge completed successfully. This development sparked community excitement, and Twitter was flooded with opinions about what would happen next. After this, the next big upgrade, Shanghai, is expected to roll out sometime next year. The Shanghai upgrade will finally unlock the staked Ethereum … Read more
Ethereum’s [ETH] transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus has been the most-talked-about topic in the crypto industry. The craze around Merge can be compared to that of the craze around Bitcoin’s [BTC] whitepaper release. Amidst the hype, speculations, and narratives around ETH, it is important to consider one aspect- Are participating clients or partners ready for … Read more
As the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting concluded a brutal Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, the crypto markets responded in a similar fashion. The top-ranked altcoin, Ethereum [ETH] showed a massive windfall in the past day as the larger markets took a major U-turn. According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum was trading just above $1,600 after … Read more
After several delays, Ethereum’s proof-of-stake upgrade is finally here. It is expected to take place between Sept. 14 – 15. Ethereum users have been eagerly awaiting the upgrade, dubbed the ‘Merge’, since the blockchain announced the launch of the Beacon Chain in Dec. 2020. The new chain was launched with the primary purpose of transitioning … Read more
With less than two days left until Ethereum transitions to a Proof-of-Stake system, all eyes are pointed at the Merge but many are still worried whether it will change the crypto market for the better. According to the latest report from analytics company Nansen, the problems a PoS Ethereum will face aren’t dismissible. However, the … Read more
Ethereum [ETH] is facing issue after issue with the Merge just round-the-corner now. This time the issue is with ETH miners. There is a group among miners who believe the transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) can prove hazardous for them. Chandler Guo is one such miner who is leading efforts to keep the network’s current Proof-of-Work … Read more
