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Ethereum Transition to Proof of Stake Criticized by Vitalik Buterin

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Criticism has been raised by Vitalik Buterin regarding the centralized nature of cryptocurrency mining. Buterin has specifically discussed the issues surrounding Proof-of-Work systems, especially in the context of Ethereum's shift from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake.

Within the Ethereum community, ongoing debates have led Buterin to explain the reasoning behind the transition to a PoS consensus mechanism. The transition, culminating in 'The Merge' around two years ago, marks a significant change in how Ethereum conducts transactions and secures its network.

Buterin's comments were spurred by input from American entrepreneur Amanda Cassatt, highlighting concerns within the community about the transition. He pointed out the centralization that is often overlooked in the PoW process, emphasizing that it was viewed as a temporary phase before moving to PoS.

The conversation further evolved with a user questioning the preference for PoW, calling it an "energy-consuming casino." This brought attention to the lesser-known aspects of PoW centralization and the strategic motivations behind Ethereum's shift to PoS. Buterin also mentioned that under PoW, a few mining pools overwhelmingly controlled the majority of ETH mining power.

Discussion extended to the implications of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) in a PoS-dominated environment, highlighting their reduced relevance due to the lower incentive for development. With the move to PoS, Ethereum's energy consumption for network security significantly dropped from 112 TWh/yr to 0.01 TWh/yr, showcasing the environmental advantages of PoS.

As Ethereum progresses with its transition, core developers emphasize the efficiency and speed benefits of PoS while engaging with community members to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology.

Ethereum's current price stands at $3,133, with a year-to-date gain of 37.38%. The transition to Proof of Stake is being solidified by Buterin's firm stance against those who prefer the previous mining-centric framework.

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