Ethereum Successfully Deploys Merge Test on Shadow Fork

The Ethereum team has successfully developed a test for "The Merge" on a private mainnet, marking a significant step toward realizing Ethereum 2.0. Merge Testing on Shadow Fork Yesterday, Ethereum engineers launched a critical Merge test in preparation for the Ethereum network's upgrade to Ethereum 2.0.  Ethereum 2.0 represents the network’s consensus switch from the current Proof of Work mechanism to Proof of Stake.  According to core Ethereum developer Tim Beiko, Ethereum’s Merge Test was successfully deployed on a private…