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When is the deadline for Ethereum miners to transition to proof-of-stake (PoS)?

avatarUlises Hernández CalzadillasDec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago1 answers

Can you provide more details on the deadline for Ethereum miners to transition to proof-of-stake (PoS)? What are the implications of this transition for miners and the Ethereum network?

When is the deadline for Ethereum miners to transition to proof-of-stake (PoS)?

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  • avatarDec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
    According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, the deadline for Ethereum miners to transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) is expected to be announced in the coming months. The transition to PoS is a significant milestone for Ethereum as it aims to address scalability and energy consumption issues. By transitioning to PoS, Ethereum will be able to achieve faster transaction processing times and reduce its carbon footprint. Miners will need to adapt to this new consensus mechanism by staking their Ethereum holdings instead of using computational power to mine new blocks. This transition is expected to bring about a more sustainable and secure Ethereum network.