Each week, teams of developers, engineers, and so-called "proof-of-stake implementers" gather in the Ethereum community to communicate through Zoom.
The schedule for the "merge," a significant years-long update for Ethereum that will significantly increase its efficiency while lowering its environmental impact, has been the main topic of discussion on calls following calls.
On the calls, there was disagreement over whether to disclose a clear schedule for the merger, a move that would spark interest and anticipation but, given the difficulty of the upgrade, might put too much pressure on the team and deflate expectations.
However, Tim Beiko, a prominent Ethereum developer, provided an estimated time for the merge on July 14. That time was the week of September 19. Ether responded by uniting.
The Ethereum community has a lot riding on the integration, but they're not the only ones paying close attention.
The so-called Ethereum "killers"—contrary blockchains that assert to provide comparable capabilities but in a speedier and less expensive manner—are also paying particular attention. Their claims of superiority may be challenged by a successful merger, but it's also possible that Ethereum's success may improve the prospects of the entire crypto industry.
Fortune spoke to the heads of competing blockchains that have long employed the "proof-of-stake" methodology that Ethereum is seeking to achieve with the merger to get a sense of how rivals view the major event.
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