Ethereum 2.0
Ethereum 2.0 is a pretty big deal. What is being called the Shanghai upgrade.
The Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, also known as Ethereum 2.0 Phase 1, is planned to take place in Q1 of 2023. The proposed timeline and key changes for Ethereum Shanghai are:
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Beacon Chain Upgrade: Introduction of the new Beacon Chain, which will serve as the central coordination hub for the Ethereum 2.0 network.
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PoS Consensus Algorithm: Transition from the current Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to the more efficient Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm.
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Sharding: Introduction of sharding, which will increase the network's scalability and allow for faster processing of transactions.
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Increased Security: The upgrade will introduce a number of security improvements, including increased fraud detection and prevention measures.
The Ethereum Shanghai upgrade is expected to significantly improve the Ethereum blockchain's performance, scalability, and security, making it better equipped to handle the growing demands of decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.