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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.

By Sam Kessler, Margaux NijkerkJul 15, 2022

(Pine Watt/Unsplash)

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.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoJun 28, 2022

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.

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. Young, George KaloudisApr 13, 2022

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