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What The Merge Might Mean for Your Ethereum Holdings

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An upgrade called The Merge is coming to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as early as September, the final stage for Ethereum to become a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. After this upgrade, anyone will be able to stake their ether coins and earn a reward for helping secure the blockchain. Interest rates will fluctuate, but between 5% to 12% is the expected range.

There are many perceived benefits to this final upgrade to Ethereum, such as faster transactions at lower cost. However, there are a few implications of The Merge that need a closer look.

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