Did Ethereum accomplish its objectives, one year into the Merge?
A greener Ethereum
Intended to cut down the exponentially increasing power consumption and build an environment-friendly image for the blockchain, the results have been nothing short of astounding.
Ethereum goes into deflation
While Ethereum clearly improved its green credentials, there was more to celebrate as far as the long-term economic outlook was concerned.
Staking interest at its peak
While the Merge was a game changer, some key aspects of the PoS transition had to wait until the completion of the Shapella upgrade. Foremost among them was the right granted to stakers to unlock their holdings at will.
