Proof-of-Stake
How Will NFTs Be Impacted by the Merge?
Adam McBride, author of “NFT APE: My Journey into NFTs, Crypto, and the Future,” discusses how NFTs will be impacted by Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, his outlook on NFT market growth.

Polygon Co-Founder on Ethereum Merge: It’s the ‘First Major Step’
The long-awaited Ethereum Merge has been completed early Thursday morning, shifting the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal joins “First Mover” to discuss what the upgrade means for layer 2 protocols like Polygon. Plus, a conversation around scaling solutions and energy consumption.

Environmental Groups to Spend Another $1M on Ads for Bitcoin Code Change After the Merge
The "Change the Code, Not the Climate" campaign is upping its efforts following Ethereum's switch to proof of stake.

Ethereum Classic and Ravencoin's Hashrate Nearly Doubles After Merge
Earlier on Thursday, Ethereum switched to a system that does away with the need for miners.

The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?
Investors should take note of some of Ethereum’s core traits that just changed.

Meet 8 Ethereum Developers Who Helped Make the Merge Possible
Ethereum’s impending shift to proof-of-stake could not have happened without researchers, developers, volunteers and many, many client teams.

The Ethereum Merge Is Done, Opening a New Era for the Second-Biggest Blockchain
The historic upgrade casts aside the miners who had previously driven the blockchain, with promises of massive environmental benefits.

Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC
Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, weighs in on Ethereum’s upcoming Merge and what the seminal moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Final Countdown to Ethereum Merge: What You Need To Know
The long-awaited Ethereum Merge is finally around the corner. CoinDesk’s Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk breaks down the final steps of the network's transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, what you need to know if you hold any ether (ETH) or NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.

Monitoring the Merge: What a Successful Ethereum Upgrade Will Look Like
How to track the status of Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake with a few easy-to-use tools.
