Ethereum Merge Is Complete—Behind The Scenes Of A Pivotal Moment In Crypto

Today at 6:42 A.M. Coordinated Universal Time
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(2:42 A.M. EDT
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), the Ethereum blockchain merged with a special-purpose decentralized ledger called the Beacon Chain, concluding its transition to near-carbon neutrality.

Ethereum core developer Preston Van Loon shares his experience of working on the blockchain’s long-awaited shift.