Proof-of-work Financial News
25.09 / 19:13
Blockchain
proof-of-work
Energy
Bitcoin
Threat
Is post-Merge Ethereum PoS a threat to Bitcoin's dominance?
While Ethereum (ETH) fans are enthusiastic about the successful Merge, Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten believes the upgrade will lead Ethereum into a “slow slide to irrelevance and eventual death.”
24.09 / 15:31
Blockchain
Mining
proof-of-work
Bitcoin
What is a cryptocurrency mining pool?
In the early days of Bitcoin (BTC), crypto enthusiasts only required a basic personal computer with an internet connection to generate new BTC tokens through a distributed computing process known as mining.
22.09 / 18:53
Technology
Ethereum
Adoption
proof-of-work
Ethereum post-Merge hard forks are here: Now what?
On the first day after the Merge, the decentralized finance (DeFi) community is settling into the seemingly uneventful transition of the Ethereum network from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). However, it has yet to be seen the benefits that hard forks will bring to PoW supporters.
19.09 / 18:57
19.09 / 12:41
Ethereum
Hackers
hacks
proof-of-work
vulnerability
Exploit
ETHW
ETHW confirms contract vulnerability exploit, dismisses replay attack claims
Post-Ethereum Merge proof-of-work (PoW) chain ETHW has moved to quell claims that it had suffered an on-chain replay attack over the weekend.
17.09 / 11:25
Adoption
MicroStrategy
proof-of-work
Bitcoin
Bitcoin better than physical property for commoners, says Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy CEO and Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Michael Saylor doubled down on his support for Bitcoin as he explained the issues related to transferring the value of physical properties such as gold, company stocks or equity and real estate during the Australia Crypto Convention.
16.09 / 18:57
Blockchain
Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0
proof-of-work
40%+ Ethereum PoS nodes are controlled by two addresses says Santiment data
Analysis from Santiment indicates that 46.15% of Ethereum’s PoS nodes are controlled by only two addresses.
16.09 / 09:19
NFT
Metaverse
Crypto Collectibles
proof-of-work
Yuga Labs
Nifty News: Rumors of new Yuga Labs collection quashed, Budweiser celebrates the Merge and more…
Yuga Labs co-founder Greg Solana (Garga.eth) has shot down rumors that the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) creators have plans to launch a new NFT collection dubbed “Mecha Apes” by the end of the year.
16.09 / 08:33
Blockchain
Ethereum
Adoption
proof-of-work
Dogecoin becomes second largest PoW cryptocurrency
Meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) is now officially the second largest proof-of-work (PoW) crypto in terms of market cap, following the Ethereum network's proof-of-stake upgrade on Sept. 15.
16.09 / 04:49
business
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
'Green ETH' narrative to drive investment and adoption, says pundits
The shedding of Ethereum’s energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) system is expected to see Ether (ETH) “flow into the institutional world,” according to a number of fund managers and co-founders.
15.09 / 23:51
business
Environment
proof-of-work
Energy Consumption
stake
Environmental groups want Bitcoin to follow Ethereum’s example in moving to proof-of-stake
Transitioning the Ethereum blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake has reduced its energy usage by more than 99% — and many climate activists have called for Bitcoin to follow suit.
15.09 / 18:25
15.09 / 16:13
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
POW
F2Pool
ETHW
F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch
Despite Ethereum’s historic transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, mining pools are increasingly signing up for mining on the upcoming proof-of-work (PoW) version of Ethereum.
15.09 / 16:09
Blockchain
Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0
proof-of-work
The Ethereum Merge is completed: Here's what's next
The Ethereum blockchain has successfully completed its shift away from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus following the merge of the Mainnet and the Beacon Chain.
15.09 / 12:45
Adoption
proof-of-work
renewable energy
Bitcoin
Norwegian town wants 'noisy' Bitcoin miners out, experts respond
There's a new Bitcoin (BTC) energy FUD in town: noise. In Sortland, a Norwegian municipality, locals are waging war on Bitcoin miners to thwart further BTC mining developments. Their latest protest against proof-of-work (PoW) mining is that it's loud.
15.09 / 09:59
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
stake
Breaking: Historic day for crypto as Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake occurs
The Ethereum Merge has officially taken place, marking the full transition of the network to proof-of-stake (PoS).
15.09 / 05:25
Blockchain
Ethereum
Adoption
proof-of-work
Future
The 'launch of a rocket' — Observers on the future of Ethereum post-Merge
The Ethereum Merge is set to occur later today with the energy-efficiency focused transition expected to have a major impact on crypto investment and adoption, experts say.
14.09 / 22:47
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
POW
Only 10 hours to the Ethereum Merge: Here's what you need to know
Ethereum's long-awaited transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) is upon us as the Merge looms in less than 10 hours. There's plenty to consider for the wider cryptocurrency space — and here's what you need to know.
09.09 / 01:13
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
Proof-of-stake
Everyone’s talking about the Ethereum Merge: New report reveals the most interested countries
A new report released from CoinGecko uncovered the places around the world most interested in the upcoming Ethereum Merge.
08.09 / 15:37
Ethereum
proof-of-work
POW
Ethereum Merge Could Trigger Surge of interest in Staking and Entice Institutional Buyers
Ethereum is in the final stages of preparations to switch from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake (PoS). This event, which is referred to as the Merge, is expected to have several benefits for Ether (ETH) - the native token of the Ethereum blockchain.
07.09 / 17:35
business
Blockchain
Ethereum
proof-of-work
ETC Group launches crypto ETP based on PoW Ethereum hard fork
Digital asset-backed securities provider ETC Group will continue to rely on Ethereum’s original proof-of-work (PoW) consensus for its current Ethereum exchange-traded product (ETP).
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