Ethereum’s merge is expected to happen on 15 September (Thursday). Through the so-called merge, Ethereum will switch from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain. TL;DR

• Ethereum’s merge is expected to happen on 15 September (Thursday), according to the Ethereum Foundation
• Through the so-called merge, Ethereum will switch from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain.
• This could help to improve energy efficiency and thereby resolve high traffic and transaction fees.
• If successful, some analysts expect that the merge may encourage broader adoption of Ethereum amongst institutional investors. However, there remains risks various risks including transaction safety.

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