The Merge


Markets

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.

Ether becomes deflationary for the first time since the Ethereum blockchain's software upgrade dubbed the "Merge." (SB7/Shutterstock)

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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.

Activist investor reported to have been pushing Riot to move into HPC. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

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.

ETH outperformed BTC Monday morning, picking up momentum in advance of the network's upcoming "Merge." (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)

Finance

The Ethereum Merge Is the Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan

The price of ether surged 70% in July, outpacing other major cryptos.

ETH outperformed BTC Monday morning, picking up momentum in advance of the network's upcoming "Merge." (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)

Videos

Tron Founder Justin Sun on Ethereum Merge, USDD Stablecoin Outlook

Tron Founder Justin Sun discusses his support for Ethereum's proof-of-work (PoW) hard fork as the blockchain is expected to transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, an event known as The Merge. Plus, how Tron-based algorithmic stablecoin USDD will become the "first stablecoin in the EthereumPOW ecosystem" and thoughts on crypto winter.

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Markets

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 in crypto just months after its big market crash.

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)

Finance

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)

Tech

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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Finance

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)

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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.

Avail is a scaling system designed for developers. (Christopher Adrianto/Unsplash)

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