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The Real Discussion About Ethereum's Next Hard Fork Is About to Begin

Ethereum core developers have discussed a list of 29 proposed code changes to be included in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul.

By Christine KimMay 25, 2019

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Ethereum's ProgPoW Mining Change to Be Considered for Istanbul Upgrade

The code designed to enact ethereum’s next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul, may feature the inclusion of a controversial mining algorithm said to allow for broader participation in its network.

By Christine KimMar 12, 2019

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