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Ethereum Beacon Chain Update: Paving the Way for Ethereum

The Ethereum Beacon Chain, launched on December 1, 2020, is crucial in Ethereum’s move to Eth2. It marks the start of the shift from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS).

What is the Ethereum Beacon Chain?

The Beacon Chain is a new blockchain running alongside Ethereum’s Mainnet, managing the PoS system. Instead of using energy-hungry miners like in PoW, PoS relies on validators who stake their ETH to confirm transactions and create blocks.

This shift makes Ethereum greener and more efficient, with the Beacon Chain laying the groundwork before full integration into the Mainnet.

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Recent Developments

The Beacon Chain has had some key updates since launch:

- Client Diversity: Ethereum’s top four clients (Prysm, Teku, Lighthouse, Nimbus) control 80% of the network, boosting resilience by avoiding reliance on a single client.
- High Participation: Over 99% of validators stay active, keeping the network secure and reliable.
- Minimal Slashing: Less than 1% of validators have been penalized, showing strong commitment from participants.

Next Up: The Merge

The Beacon Chain is just the beginning. The big moment, "The Merge," is set for late 2024, when Ethereum’s Mainnet will fully switch to PoS, leaving PoW behind and starting a new chapter for the network.