The Ethereum Merge Matters for Everyone in Crypto

From decrypt.co

After years and years of delays, the Ethereum merge is upon us. The event, when the proof-of-work Ethereum mainnet will merge with the proof-of-stake beacon chain, could happen as soon as Tuesday. (If you want a tech-free analogy for normie friends, I like this charmingly nerdy one from the Ethereum Foundation itself: "Imagine Ethereum is a spaceship that isn't quite ready for an interstellar voyage. With the Beacon Chain, the community has built a new engine and a hardened hull. After significant testing, it's almost time to hot-swap the new engine for the old—mid-flight.") The eyes of every person in the crypto ... (full story)