When will Ethereum merge?

The Ethereum blockchain’s Merge is officially underway and will likely kick in sometime between Sept. 13-16. The Bellatrix upgrade – the network's final "hard fork" before the Merge – was activated on Tuesday, marking the beginning of Ethereum’s long-awaited transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS).

Did the merger change ether issuance?

No history was lost in The Merge. As Mainnet merged with the Beacon Chain, it also merged the entire transactional history of Ethereum. This transition to proof-of-stake changed the way ether is issued. Learn more about ether issuance before and after The Merge. The Merge did not change anything for holders/users.

What is Ethereum's upcoming protocol consensus change?

Coin Metrics is pleased to share some important updates regarding Ethereum’s upcoming protocol consensus change, commonly referred to as the Merge. The Merge is widely considered to be one of the most highly-anticipated events in crypto history, and will introduce several major changes to the underlying infrastructure of the Ethereum blockchain.

Is a merge simulated on multiple Ethereum testnets?

The Merge has been simulated on multiple Ethereum testnets, most recently on the Goerli testnet in August. During the majority of these testnet transitions, disruptions to network uptime and functionality were relatively limited.