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Fresh Off The Block: Excitement rallies in crypto space as ‘Merge’ fast approaches and more

Chloe Lim
Chloe Lim • 2 min read
Fresh Off The Block: Excitement rallies in crypto space as ‘Merge’ fast approaches and more
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, expects the completion of the Merge to happen between Sept 13-15. Photo: Bloomberg
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Crypto enthusiasts and investors are counting down to the ‘Merge’, which awaits Ethereum’s shift from its long-standing proof-of-work (PoW) system to that of proof-of-stake (PoS). The structural upgrade promises to be more sustainable, accessible and secure in hopes to spur wider adoption of the cryptocurrency.


Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, expects the completion of the Merge to happen between Sept 13-15. Google search engine has also provided a native countdown clock for “Ethereum Merge” searches, which also displays its current hashrate and merge difficulty details, among others.

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