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Opinion

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)
Finance
Bitcoin
Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum
Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.
Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)
By Lawrence Lewitinn
Sep 18, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2022
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Craig Wright’s Abnormal Psychology
In the Hodlonaut trial, Wright’s claims about his own state of mind are as bizarre as his claims about blockchain technology. But there’s an all-too-rational explanation.
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By David Z. Morris
Sep 16, 2022 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2022
OpinionThe NodeCraig WrightHodlonautNewsletters
(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Money reimagined
Tornado Cash Ban Will Aid China’s AI Goals
The U.S. government forcing blockchains to make transaction data public has dangerous geopolitical implications in the tech race against China.
(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
By Michael J. Casey
Sep 16, 2022 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2022
Money ReimaginedNewslettersOpinionChinaAITornado CashEthereumData PrivacyPrivacy
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
How the Ethereum Merge Could Lead to Improved On-Chain Privacy
Privacy was ludicrously expensive on pre-Merge Ethereum, Alex Shipp writes.
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By Alex Shipp
Sep 16, 2022 at 1:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2022
OpinionThe MergePrivacyEthereum
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
OFAC Backtracks but Tornado Cash Sanctions Already Set a Terrifying Precedent
A government, an exchange and a developer: The tragic tale of a strategy to cut off a smart contract.
(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
By Zac Colbert
Sep 15, 2022 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2022
OpinionEthereumTornado CashPrivacySanctions
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Consensus Magazine
The node
Ethereum PoW Is Not an Ethereum Competitor
Will proof-of-work blockchains benefit from the Merge, beyond short-term speculation?
(Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
Sep 15, 2022 at 6:24 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2022
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Consensus Magazine
Crypto for advisors
The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?
Investors should take note of some of Ethereum’s core traits that just changed.
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By Christopher Robbins
Sep 15, 2022 at 12:55 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2022
Crypto for AdvisorsOpinionEthereumEtherThe MergeInstitutional InvestmentProof-of-StakeProof-of-Work
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Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Opinion
Ethereum Mainstay Hudson Jameson on What Makes the Merge Monumental
The network’s transition to proof-of-stake is like changing the engine of a moving car.
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By Hudson Jameson
Sep 14, 2022 at 9:44 p.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2022
OpinionEthereumThe MergeDevelopers
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
3 Big Things the Merge Will Change About Ethereum
The network's shift to proof-of-stake has implications for the environment, fees and Ethereum as a "network state." But it won't change everything.
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By David Z. Morris
Sep 14, 2022 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2022
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Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Opinion
Nansen Casts Doubt on Merge-Initiated Staked ETH Sell-Off
More than 70% of staked ETH is worth less today than when first purchased, the crypto analytics firm found.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Sep 13, 2022 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2022
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersEthereumThe Merge