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The Merge
Learn about The Merge, when Ethereum Mainnet moved from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in September 2022, cutting its energy use by about 99.95%.
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Learn about The Merge, when Ethereum Mainnet moved from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in September 2022, cutting its energy use by about 99.95%.
A full overview of what Ethereum is, how it works, what it does and how to start using or building on it. Explained in simple terms.
The basic information you need to understand Ethereum's energy consumption.