The Merge, Ethereum’s highly anticipated upgrade to the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism is almost here. Given Polygon’s deep ties with Ethereum, many speculate what this transition could mean for the Layer 2 solution. According to a press release from Polygon, the blockchain will not suffer any impactful changes after Ethereum’s merge. Existing Polygon Ethereum-based smart contracts […]
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September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022
Ethereum Completes Bellatrix Update in Final Step Prior to The Merge
Prior to “the Merge,” Ethereum has just finished its final upgrade. Tuesday saw the debut of Bellatrix, the Ethereum’s most recent hardfork. The update brought the second-largest blockchain one step closer to the long-awaited Merge update. Many personalities around Ethereum celebrated the update as it was released, including Prysmatic Labs developer Terence Tsao, host of […]
August 19, 2022
Ethereum Developers Set September 15 for “The Merge” Upgrade
One of the most expected Ethereum milestones has a date set. The key Ethereum development team on the eagerly anticipated Ethereum blockchain software upgrade has confirmed September 15 as the most likely date for the so-called Merge. This date is expected to be the final prediction for the upgrade’s timeframe. That upgrade will look to […]
