The Ethereum Merge Explained: From Mining to Staking

The most significant upgrade in Ethereum’s history didn’t happen with fireworks or fanfare. On September 15, 2022, at 6:42:59 UTC, the blockchain simply merged. What had been two separate systems—the existing proof-of-work mainnet and the separate proof-of-stake Beacon Chain—became one. For anyone holding ETH or building on the network, the transition was nearly invisible. But…