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Has the Ethereum merger killed cryptocurrency mining for good?

On September 15, 2022, the long-awaited Ethereum merger finally took place. After long using a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, the Ethereum blockchain has finally transitioned to proof-of-stake, the same system used by other cryptocurrencies like Cardano, Solana, and Polygon. Thanks to it, the energy consumption of Ethereum has been significantly reduced. It also claimed another victim: …

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Two South Dakota schools awarded $200,000 for mining safety programs - KNBN NewsCenter1

Two South Dakota schools awarded $200,000 for mining safety programs – KNBN NewsCenter1

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that $985,284 in grants have been awarded to 10 education and training programs across the country to support mine safety through the Brookwood Mine Safety Grant Program- Sago. Two South Dakota colleges were selected for the grant: The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City …

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