The Ethereum Merge Is (Finally) Coming: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

This Edition: Ethereum Merge

Ethereum’s merge from proof of work to proof of stake has been planned for eight years and delayed countless times, but now it’s really happening. From how it will affect miners to what it could mean for the price of ETH to what could go wrong with the tech, here’s a selection from our comprehensive coverage.

What Is 'The Merge'? Ethereum’s Move to Proof of Stake

In September 2022, Ethereum made the transition from a power-hungry, proof-of-work system to an environmentally friendly proof-of-stake system. This switch is known as the "merge.” Here’s what...

Ethereum is the second-largest crypto asset by market cap. Image: Shutterstock

How Ethereum Traders Are Preparing to Buy and Sell the Merge

A look into the Ethereum derivatives market indicates that the "merge"— a long-awaited upgrade to the Ethereum network—is setting the stage for crypto traders to "buy the rumor, and sell the n...

Ethereum is the most widely used smart contract blockchain network. Image: Shutterstock

What to Expect on Coinbase and Other Crypto Exchanges During the Ethereum Merge

With the highly anticipated Ethereum merge happening next month—and the blockchain moving from proof of work to proof of stake—the biggest crypto companies are now beginning to announce what t...

Ethereum is the biggest market for NFTs. Image: Bored Apes, Moonbirds, CryptoPunks, and Doodles.

What the Ethereum Merge Means for NFTs

We’re days away from Ethereum’s long-awaited merge, in which the leading network for dapps and NFTs will shift to a more energy-efficient system. It’s years in the making, but as the mid-Septe...

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The Ethereum Merge Is Almost Here. What Could Go Wrong?

It’s been awaited for half a decade, delayed for years, praised, condemned, tweaked, and so its developers say, perfected. Ready or not, here comes Ethereum’s long-anticipated merge. But, giv...

The Interview

We dive deep in an interview with one of the biggest authorities on the topic.

Joe Lubin Talks Ethereum Merge, NFTs, and DAOs at Camp Ethereal

ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin talked about Ethereum 2.0 timing and impact, the power of DAOs, and gave his honest take on NFTs, Solana, Polygon, and Biden's crypto executive order in an extensive fireside chat with Decrypt's Dan Roberts at Camp Ethereal 2022 in Wyoming.

The Podcast

Matthew Diemer breaks it down for you on the Decrypt Daily.

Capital Flow Post ETH Merge

The Roundtable

Decrypt's Dan Roberts, Stacy Elliott, Jason Nelson, and Sander Lutz break down all things Merge.

#DecryptLIVE: Ethereum Merge Is on the Horizon

Decrypt’s Dan Roberts, Stacy Elliott, Jason Nelson, and Sander Lutz break down all the angles, from the timing to the expected market reaction to the technical elements.

Miners Eye Ethereum Classic Activity as Merge Nears

The hash rate of ETC hits an all-time high, which reduces the risks of a "51% attack."

Find an Ethereum Bug Before the Merge? You Could Earn a $1M Reward

The Ethereum Foundation is quadrupling bug bounties ahead of the network’s long-awaited shift to an energy-efficient model.

Coinbase is the leading crypto exchange in the U.S. Image: Decrypt/André Beganski

Coinbase Will Consider Listing Ethereum Forks Following Merge

The announcement from Coinbase comes as ETHW, a proposed proof-of-work Ethereum alternative, has plunged 93% in daily trading volume.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018. Image: Wikimedia

Ethereum Merge Will Be Good for Coinbase, Says JPMorgan

The investment bank said today that Coinbase could experience a “bigger revenue opportunity” from its Ethereum staking service.

Ethereum mining is scheduled to come to an end following the Merge. Image: Shutterstock

Circle's USDC Will Not Support an Ethereum Proof-of-Work Fork

Circle insists it’s doing “the right thing,” advocating for the new chain's development amid growing discussions of yet another Ethereum fork.

Vitalik Buterin is the creator of the Ethereum blockchain. Image: Siam Blockchain

Ethereum Merge? Get Ready for the 'Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge', Says Vitalik Buterin

After the Ethereum merge, there will be many more upgrades to the network: the surge, the verge, the purge, and a splurge. Fun!

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