Intermediate
Blockchain & Web3
Q60 / 100
What is the purpose of "The Merge" event for Ethereum?
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The correct answer is A) It transitioned Ethereum's consensus mechanism from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, significantly reducing energy consumption
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Correct Answer
It transitioned Ethereum's consensus mechanism from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, significantly reducing energy consumption
Explanation
The Merge (2022) replaced Ethereum's energy-intensive Proof of Work mining with Proof of Stake validation, reducing energy use by over 99% while preserving existing contract state.
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