
Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live
Ethereum is closing on the Merge, marking a major milestone in the path to Proof-of-Stake, and creating uncertainty for the future for ETH layers 2s.
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The report will study claims around the cryptocurrency mining sector, including energy consumption, noise pollution, and climate costs.

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