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New Ethereum PoW Fork Gathers 60 Terahash From Well Known Pools, ETHW’s Price Shudders 39% in 24 Hours
16.9.2022
Following Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoW) roughly five different crypto assets were the main beneficiaries of Ethereum’s former hashrate. However, 24 hours after The Merge, anonymous developers launched an Ethereum PoW fork called ETHW and...
The PoW Dominance Purge — Only 6 Crypto Assets out of the Top 50 Market Caps Use Proof-of-Work
16.9.2022
At the time of writing, only one coin in the top ten crypto assets by market capitalization is a proof-of-work (PoW) token and out of the top 20, there are only three tokens that leverage a PoW consensus mechanism. Moreover, out of 50 of the largest crypto coins by valuation, only six use PoW...
40%+ Ethereum PoS nodes are controlled by two addresses says Santiment data
16.9.2022
Data released hours after the Merge prompted concerns about the alleged centralization of PoS
Amazon and 4 Others to Work on Digital Euro Prototype, White House's 'Comprehensive Crypto Framework', Hong Kong's Scam Warning + More News
16.9.2022
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 3-Week Low as Bearish Momentum Increases Following The Merge
16.9.2022
Ethereum moved to a three-week low on Friday, as market sentiment remained bearish following the completion of The Merge. The world’s second largest cryptocurrency dropped below $1,500 today, less than 24 hours after the historic migration from proof-of-work (PoW), to a proof-of-stake (PoS)...
Ethereum Merge: Community reacts with memes, GIFs and tributes
16.9.2022
Ethereum followers and competitors alike have found their own way to congratulate the Ethereum team on a successful Merge
Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin
16.9.2022
The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting...
Environmental groups want Bitcoin to follow Ethereum’s example in moving to proof-of-stake
15.9.2022
Critics have suggested Bitcoin could not operate as the same decentralized currency without a consensus mechanism like proof-of-work
SEC’s Gensler Signals Extra Scrutiny for Proof-of-Stake Cryptocurrencies: Report
15.9.2022
Speaking after the Merge (but not specifically about Ethereum), SEC Chair Gary Gensler said proof-of-stake cryptos could be investment contracts that subject them to securities regulations
The Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake is complete — What’s next? | Interview with Dr. Julian Hosp
15.9.2022
Now that the historic Ethereum Merge is finally complete and everything went off smoothly, what's next for the network? Join us as we discuss this and more with Tim Warren, co-host of Coffee N Crypto, and Dr. Julian Hosp
Thailand Bans 'Depository Services', Chinese Court Says Investors Can Trade Crypto, Coinbase-BR Partnership + More News
15.9.2022
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ETC, RVN, ERGO Hashrate Soars Following The Merge, Large Quantity of Hashpower Awaits ETHW Fork
15.9.2022
Ethereum has officially transitioned from a proof-of-work (PoW) network to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system after seven years of operating as a PoW blockchain. The Merge has forced ethereum miners to transition to other PoW-based tokens and after the ruleset change was codified, a handful of PoW coins...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Drops Below $1,600 Following Completion of The Merge
15.9.2022
Ethereum fell below $1,600 on Thursday, despite the successful completion of the highly anticipated Merge event. The event saw a migration from proof-of-work (PoW), to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system. Bitcoin was also lower in today’s session, with the token falling below the $20,000 level....
F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch
15.9.2022
Together, ETHW mining pools already make up more mining capacity in terms of block share than Ethermine, which opted to shut down mining operations
8 Best Proof of Stake Crypto to Invest in 2022
15.9.2022
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Proof of Stake (PoS) is a blockchain-based consensus which allows cryptocurrencies to verify transactions. A more sustainable and energy-efficient...
Norwegian town wants 'noisy' Bitcoin miners out, experts respond
15.9.2022
A municipality in Norway is using all means necessary to avoid “energy-sucking” Bitcoin miners establishing further operations, citing noise complaints and energy concerns
Ethereum Blockchain Migrates to Proof of Stake After Completion of The Merge
15.9.2022
The Ethereum blockchain officially migrated to the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism as the anticipated “Merge” finally occurred around block height 15537391 on September 15. The protocol’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin has described The Merge as “a big moment...
Breaking: Historic day for crypto as Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake occurs
15.9.2022
The Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will cut energy consumption by a massive 99.95% compared to the proof-of-work system
It's on! Where to catch the Ethereum Merge live
15.9.2022
The Ethereum Merge will occur when the network reaches a total terminal difficulty of 58750000000000000000000
Only 10 hours to the Ethereum Merge: Here's what you need to know
14.9.2022
The Ethereum blockchain is set to bid farewell to proof-of-work, and welcome proof-of-stake as Mainnet merges with the Beacon Chain