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The Merge

The transition known as the Merge will reduce selling pressure from miners and the inflationary supply of new tokens. (SB7/Shutterstock)
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FSInsight: Ether May Well Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Next 12 Months
If the blockchain’s Merge occurs as planned, the ether issuance rate will drop and daily selling pressure will reduce, the research firm said.
The transition known as the Merge will reduce selling pressure from miners and the inflationary supply of new tokens. (SB7/Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
Aug 16, 2022 at 9:42 a.m. UTC
Aug 16, 2022
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What Is the Ethereum Merge?
Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake is one of the most anticipated events in cryptocurrency.
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By Mason Marcobello
Aug 11, 2022 at 12:55 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Goerli merged with its Bellatrix beacon chain. (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)
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Ethereum’s Third and Final Testnet Merge Goes Live on Goerli
Ethereum’s mainnet Merge with the proof-of-stake Beacon Chain should happen sometime next month.
Goerli merged with its Bellatrix beacon chain. (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:48 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Ethereum
The Ethereum Merge Is the Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan
The price of ether surged 70% in July, outpacing other major cryptos.
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By Cam Thompson
Aug 8, 2022 at 7:59 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2022
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With memories still fresh from this year's crypto market crash, the Voltz protocol is already looking for ways to let traders use leverage to take more risk. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)
Markets
Ether
DeFi Protocol Voltz Could Bring 150% Interest Rate on Ether Deposits
As the Ethereum blockchain's Merge approaches, traders and venues are seeing the event as an opportunity to pocket fat yields – possibly signaling a renewed appetite for risk...
With memories still fresh from this year's crypto market crash, the Voltz protocol is already looking for ways to let traders use leverage to take more risk. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)
By Omkar Godbole
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Tron founder and diplomat Justin Sun (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Finance
Ether
Justin Sun Backs Ethereum Hard Fork as Merge Approaches
Sun said he will support development on the existing Ethereum network following the expected merge in September.
Tron founder and diplomat Justin Sun (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Shaurya Malwa
Aug 5, 2022 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Ethereum
Ethereum’s Merge Projected for September According to 'Soft' Timeline
The Merge will see Ethereum switch from the energy-intensive proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a more efficient proof-of-stake system.
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By Sam KesslerMargaux Nijkerk
Jul 15, 2022 at 3:36 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2022
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Anchorage Digital is enrolling customers ahead of Ethereum's move to a proof-of-stake mechanism. (Anchorage Digital)
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Ethereum
Anchorage Digital to Introduce Ether Staking for Institutions as Move to PoS Approaches
The crypto custody firm is enrolling customers a few months ahead of Ethereum’s planned transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism.
Anchorage Digital is enrolling customers ahead of Ethereum's move to a proof-of-stake mechanism. (Anchorage Digital)
By Elizabeth Napolitano
Jun 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2022
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Reminder: The Merge Won’t Solve Ethereum’s Scaling Woes by Itself
Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake might finally be around the corner, but true scale won’t come from a single upgrade.
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By Sam KesslerSage D. YoungGeorge Kaloudis
Apr 13, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2022
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