After Ethereum successfully completed the Merge and became proof-of-stake blockchain, Ethereum mining pools depleted to zero. However, an estimated $5 billion worth of mining hardware doesn't vanish overnight. This begs the question, where can ETH miners now go, outside of selling their hardware? That depends on the blockchain's mining compatibility and their ecosystem viability. Here are some candidates to consider. Ethereum Merge ends ETH mining but leaves ETHW: By becoming proof-of-stake, Ethereum reduced ~99% of its energy consumption, making it more enticing for ESG-oriented investors. One week after The Merge, ... (full story)