{"id":492981,"date":"2022-09-14T18:32:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/"},"modified":"2022-09-14T18:32:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:32:08","slug":"ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/","title":{"rendered":"# Ethereum\u2019s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a279d90a1986\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a279d90a1986\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#%E2%80%9D_Ethereums_Merge_will_affect_more_than_just_its_blockchain_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8221; Ethereum\u2019s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain &#8220;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#What_is_the_Merge\" >What is the Merge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#What_does_Ethereum_and_crypto_more_broadly_look_like_post-Merge\" >What does Ethereum (and crypto more broadly) look like post-Merge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#There_are_some_misconceptions_about_the_Merge\" >There are some misconceptions about the Merge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#Possible_trading_strategies_for_the_Merge\" >Possible trading strategies for the Merge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#Check_if_your_centralized_exchange_will_make_airdropped_ETH_accessible\" >Check if your centralized exchange will make airdropped ETH accessible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ethereums-merge-will-affect-more-than-just-its-blockchain\/#DApp_users_will_benefit_too\" >DApp users will benefit, too<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9D_Ethereums_Merge_will_affect_more_than_just_its_blockchain_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8221; Ethereum\u2019s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain &#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-6ebd806f>As with many things in life, events are not siloed. When any type of event or action occurs, planned or unplanned, it causes changes and reactions to surrounding components. Think of a stone thrown into a pond creating ripples in the water while also altering the aquatic environment below the surface. This school of thought can also be <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lied to the Ethereum Merge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Ethereum blockchain, with its native coin Ether (ETH), is a pillar of the crypto asset industry \u2014 an industry that has become increasingly mainstream with each passing year. Ether is the second most popular altcoin, with people searching Google for \u201cEthereum\u201d an average of 2.1 million times a month. ETH has risen to a value of more than $100 billion in terms of market capitalization, with the Ethereum blockchain serving as a common choice for developers building decentralized applications (DApps). In a survey conducted by the Bybit crypto exchange, Ether is the second most heard-of alternative to Bitcoin (BTC), with one in six United States adults saying that they\u2019re familiar with it (15.4%). <\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2022-09\/187dc948-2a33-416a-b7b8-8a155eceed94.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The Ethereum Merge, or simply the Merge, fundamentally changes the Ethereum blockchain in pursuit of greater scalability and security while requiring less energy usage. This move may cause ripple effects for the broader crypto industry. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Merge\"><\/span>What is the Merge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merge is part of a multi-year transition for the Ethereum blockchain, sometimes referred to as Ethereum 2.0. This broader transition essentially aims to scale the Ethereum blockchain. The official starting point of the network\u2019s transition occurred in late 2020 with the launch of the Beacon Chain, a proof-of-stake (PoS) version of Ethereum, although Ethereum\u2019s main proof-of-work (PoW) blockchain also continued functioning. <\/p>\n<p>Expected to occur on Sept. 15, the Merge basically represents an end for the PoW chain, with all future efforts and attention focused on the PoS chain. PoW vs. PoS has been a long-standing debate in the crypto and blockchain sector. Among the mix of arguments includes PoS blockchains requiring less energy than PoW networks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Ethereum_and_crypto_more_broadly_look_like_post-Merge\"><\/span>What does Ethereum (and crypto more broadly) look like post-Merge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the Merge, Ethereum will be a PoS blockchain, with the PoW chain becoming a thing of the past. A difficulty bomb will reduce mining rewards, making mining on the chain unattractive. Discussion has arisen regarding miners resisting the change and continuing with a forked PoW version (or versions) of Ethereum, but the main Ethereum blockchain will be the PoS one without miners.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2022-09\/b9553aab-1167-47ee-8b1e-b5dfc4a18d59.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Post-Merge, Ethereum will call on validators instead of miners to run the blockchain. Validators must lock up 32 ETH to support the blockchain\u2019s function while earning rewards for doing so. Other methods also exist for contributing to the network via staking, such as services offered by crypto exchanges. <\/p>\n<p>The Merge is not the end of Ethereum\u2019s broader transitional journey. The event marks just over the half-way point in Ethereum\u2019s transition \u2014 55% of the way to completion to be precise, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Sharding is the next major goal for Ethereum, which aims to improve scalability via segmenting the blockchain into parallel portions. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_some_misconceptions_about_the_Merge\"><\/span>There are some misconceptions about the Merge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common misconceptions have circled around the Merge. For one, some people believed Ethereum would magically become faster and have significantly lower transaction fees. But this is not expected to occur right away.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, some have wondered whether the Merge would result in a flood of unstaked ETH hitting the market. That isn\u2019t the case, either. In reality, staked ETH is going to remain locked until the Shanghai upgrade, which is scheduled for 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Related: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Buterin and Armstrong reflect on proof-of-stake shift as Ethereum Merge nears<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, some observers have suggested that price action will be easier to predict, advising the value of ETH will surge because of the upgrade or arguing it will become a \u201csell the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>\u201d event that results in the price dropping. This tactic plays on market psychology. If everyone is excited for an upcoming event, the related asset could climb in price until the event. Then, when the event occurs, prices may drop due to the event being anti-climactic and unable to live up to the hype and expectations.<\/p>\n<p>As with many events in crypto, traders are looking to capitalize on competing predictions. One wild card, however, is the downward price action the crypto market has already suffered, which makes it more difficult to make any prediction with certainty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_trading_strategies_for_the_Merge\"><\/span>Possible trading strategies for the Merge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to capitalize on bullish investor sentiment ahead of the Merge, there is a case to be made for holding regular ETH, which is also known as holding \u201cspot.\u201d If your investment funds are sizable enough, you might even consider holding the 32 ETH required to become a validator for the network, earning around 4% interest annually. That number is expected to rise to roughly 7% post-Merge.<\/p>\n<p>If the price doesn\u2019t surge quickly enough for you to win a 1,000% return this year, your assets will at least continue working for you during the market doldrums. (Just keep in mind that your 32 ETH will remain locked until the Shanghai upgrade sometime in 2023.)<\/p>\n<p>As a second strategy \u2014 if you\u2019re looking to hedge your bag of spot ETH \u2014 you might want to consider devoting a smaller portion of your portfolio to a short position using futures contracts. Depending on how well you \u201ctime the market,\u201d that small percentage of your portfolio could be enough to compensate for any short-term losses you experience on your spot holdings. If the market goes up, conversely, you may lose the sum you bet on futures contracts. But your spot portfolio may be adequate to cover those losses \u2014 should you choose to sell.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2022-09\/fae581e2-75ca-492f-a429-ae0b15e1029a.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>A third alternative, considering the market\u2019s volatility, is to \u201csit\u201d in stablecoins. This is a reasonable approach if you don\u2019t feel a great amount of confidence in the direction the market may take next. When it finally breaks out \u2014 which it will \u2014 you can attempt to capitalize on the extreme movement. If the price of ETH drops back to $880 \u2014 which it reached in June \u2014 you may want to go long. Or if it explodes to obscene heights, you may opt to go short.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you choose, keep in mind that the majority of active traders lose most of their money. Your most likely chance to succeed is to pick a price point, make your purchase, and forget about it until favorable market conditions return.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_if_your_centralized_exchange_will_make_airdropped_ETH_accessible\"><\/span>Check if your centralized exchange will make airdropped ETH accessible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Centralized exchanges differ in how they will handle the Merge. The decision that most users will probably want to keep an eye on is whether their chosen exchanges opt to give them their \u201cairdropped\u201d Ethereum.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, if some blockchain participants keep operating the proof-of-work chain, Ethereum holders will suddenly have two versions of their ETH tokens \u2014 one set on the proof-of-stake chain and one set on the proof-of-work. Some exchanges, such as Bybit, have said they will offer support for both chains, allowing users to sell or withdraw their tokens. Others \u2014 including Coinbase and Binance \u2014 have declined to make the same commitment. (And of course, users can also ensure they\u2019ll be able to access their ETH by keeping it in their own self-custodial wallets.)<\/p>\n<p>Keeping tokens in complicated financial protocols could also prevent the blockchain from recognizing ETH holdings. That includes lending protocols and liquidity pools. Users may want to withdraw their ETH from such protocols a couple of days prior to the Merge if they want to ensure their holdings are recognized.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue to be cognizant of is downtime during the Merge. Exchanges are mostly planning to disable deposits and withdrawals of ETH and tokens on its blockchain \u2014 known as ERC-20 tokens \u2014 beginning on Sept. 14. Most plan to reenable those activities by Sept. 16, though the date could change in the event of unforeseen technical problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DApp_users_will_benefit_too\"><\/span>DApp users will benefit, too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The crypto and blockchain industry is a vastly interconnected space. Ethereum itself hosts almost 3,000 DApps on its blockchain as of time of publication, according to State of the DApps. One example of Ethereum\u2019s significant impact on the overarching crypto sector can be seen when looking back at the high Ethereum fees present in 2021, which may have deterred some DApp users.<\/p>\n<p>DApp users, ETH transactors and more could be affected by the Merge, but more so as part of the grander scheme of the Ethereum 2.0 movement. The Merge in and of itself is part of the broader Ethereum transition, which ultimately looks to increase security and scalability with lessened energy usage. The Merge should have a significant impact on the energy required to run the Ethereum blockchain while operating slightly quicker, but other benefits may take more time as part of the broader transition it seems.<\/p>\n<p>ETH does not have a maximum coin supply, although it has a cap on new ETH created per year. Ethereum Improvement Proposal 1559 put in place an ETH burning mechanism based on transactions, although the Ethereum blockchain also produces new ETH. The Merge will decrease the amount of new ETH created annually, potentially affecting the asset\u2019s price activity in the market.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"background: rgb(239, 239, 239); border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px;\"><strong>Bill Xing<\/strong> is the head of financial products at Bybit, leading the effort of researching &amp; designing innovative instruments in both CeFi and DeFi world.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The opinions expressed are the author\u2019s alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. This article is for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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