The wait is over: Ethereum Foundation confirms “The Merge” dates
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Ethereum will complete the transition from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism by September 20. Here is what to anticipate — lower carbon footprint since POS validation requires 99.95% less energy and reduced ether supply with 90% slower issuance. The Merge might also help Ethereum solve its scalability issues in the future!
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