Ethereum Network Shows Signs of Increased Centralization After the Merge

Sep 16, 2022

In the hours following the long-awaited Ethereum Merge on Thursday, over 40% of the network’s blocks were added by just two entities: Coinbase and Lido. “The Hash” team discusses whether the shift from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) increased centralization of the network.

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