
{"id":1004,"date":"2022-09-13T17:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T21:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2022-09-19T13:13:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T17:13:12","slug":"the-merge-by-ethereum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/the-merge-by-ethereum\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ethereum&#8217;s Merge, and How Does It Affect Your NFTs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum: The Merge. Illustration by Viktor Hachmang\" class=\"wp-image-1005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-1536x1122.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth-1277x933.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/eth.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Illustration by <a href=\"http:\/\/viktorhachmang.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viktor Hachmang<\/a>, courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethereum.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Merge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ethereum Foundation has a great <a href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/upgrades\/merge\/#what-is-the-merge\">resource explaining The Merge<\/a>, from which we quote here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Merge represents the joining of the existing execution layer of Ethereum (the Mainnet we use today) with its new proof-of-stake consensus layer, the Beacon Chain. It eliminates the need for energy-intensive mining and instead secures the network using staked ETH. A truly exciting step in realizing the Ethereum vision \u2014 more scalability, security, and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce The Merge happens, Ethereum will continue on as it\u2019s worked before. To the average user, everything will be the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft\/profile\/LimboMask\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The Merge day ETH by Limbo Mask\" class=\"wp-image-1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original-1243x933.jpg 1243w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limbo_mask-the_merge_day_eth-original.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft\/art\/merge-day-eth\/id-n_nPDLgTnPEU\/\"><em>The Merge day ETH<\/em> by Limbo Mask<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will There Be Two Chains after The Merge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Ethereum node operators may no longer follow the post-merge Ethereum, resulting in a chain split and the creation of a new chain for proof-of-work Ethereum. Neither 1stDibs nor any major platform or infrastructure provider will follow a PoW Ethereum chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Your NFTs Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. Regular users are in no danger of losing their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/featured\/\">NFTs<\/a> or having their NFTs somehow duplicate. All major wallet providers have committed to following the merged Ethereum chain, so after The Merge, you can continue to use your wallet as you did before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is a PoW Ethereum, it won\u2019t be regarded as the canonical chain (and will likely be valued at far less). As long as you don\u2019t interact with an alternative PoW Ethereum chain, your NFTs will be completely safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay muted src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/moxarra_gonzalez-happy_indepenmerge_day-original.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft\/art\/happy-indepenmerge-day\/id-n_Xi0dBoK1BD\/\"><em>Happy Indepenmerge Day<\/em> by Moxarra Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Ethereum Foundation (emphasis 1stDibs\u2019):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a user or holder of ETH <strong><em>or any other digital asset on Ethereum<\/em><\/strong>, as well as non-node-operating stakers, you do not need to do anything with your funds or wallet before The Merge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite swapping out proof-of-work, the entire history of Ethereum since genesis remains intact and unaltered after the transition to proof-of-stake. Any funds held in your wallet before The Merge will still be accessible after The Merge. No action is required to upgrade on your part.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">How Is 1stDibs Handling The Merge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1stDibs will follow the canonical (i.e., \u201cmerged\u201d) Ethereum blockchain. Otherwise, everything should continue as normal. You may want to refrain from interacting with the Ethereum blockchain around the time of The Merge, which is estimated to take place around 12:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, on Thursday, September 15.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"interstitial-banner interstitial-banner--collection\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"interstitial-collection-banner\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-622x933.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full-width size-full-width\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-622x933.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"interstitial-collection-text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                <div class=\"interstitial-heading serif-title\">Explore the 1stDibs NFT Marketplace<\/div>\n                                <a class=\"feature-banner-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/market\/\">\n                    <span>View All<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<!--\n\n<div class=\"interstitial-banner interstitial-banner-collection interstitial-container\">\n  <div class=\"interstitial-content\">\n    <div class=\"interstitial-background-image\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/the-mint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FS_DoubleTrouble_2012-shamus@laumont.com_-1000x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-interstitial size-interstitial\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container interstitial-text\">\n      <a class=\"interstitial-link-around-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"interstitial-heading\">Explore the 1stDibs NFT Marketplace<\/div>\n        <div class=\"interstitial-subheading\"><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/nft-collections\/market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <span>View All<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div> -->\n\n\n\n<p><em>Update: September 19, 2022: The Merge occurred on September 15 just before 3:00 a.m. EDT with only minor disruptions. The price of ETH remained stable the following day, dipping just 5 percent from its level at the time of The Merge transition.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is The Merge? The Ethereum Foundation has a great resource explaining The Merge, from which we quote here: \u201cThe Merge represents the joining of the existing execution layer of Ethereum (the Mainnet we use today) with its new proof-of-stake consensus layer, the Beacon Chain. 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