The upgrade of Ethereum started its journey in December 2020 with Beacon Chain’s launch.
Analysts believe that a smooth transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake will inspire other networks to ‘go green’.
Analysis
With the launch of Beacon Chain in December 2020, Ethereum 2.0 officially started its shift from energy-consuming proof-of-work to a more efficient and improved proof-of-stake. According to Vitalik Buterin, the Co-Founder of Ethereum, the network upgrade will solve several current challenges including high transaction fees. Buterin said that Ethereum 2.0 will be more environment-friendly.
The crypto community showed immense support for ETH’s network upgrade. Since the launch of Beacon Chain, more than 12.7 million ETH coins have been staked under the deposit contract of Ethereum 2.0, nearly 10% of the circulating supply of ETH. However, with the number of Ethereum addresses in losses at an all-time high of 34.96 million, several questions have emerged regarding the Ethereum 2.0 optimism.
Glassnode.com
“While we don't yet know the full consequences of the transition the Ethereum network is on (and has been on for now quite a while), we need to understand that it's not a binary process. Until sharding is fully implemented, we will not see too significant of a decrease in network transaction fees, which will keep the network relatively siloed,” Brian Pasfield, the Chief Technology Officer at Fringe Finance told Finance Magnates.
The Merge
In a recent virtual summit, Vitalik Buterin said that the ‘Ethereum Merge’ will likely happen by August this year. In a Tweet earlier this week, Tim Beiko, one of the core developers of Ethereum, mentioned that Ropsten, Ethereum’s longest-lived PoW test net, is moving to Proof of Stake.
“Unfortunately, the transition hasn’t been smooth so far, since the merge has been delayed. That means that proof of stake won’t go live until the fall and staking withdrawals won’t start until spring or summer 2023 hopefully,” commented Styliana Charalambous, the Head of Investments & Market Research at Pure.
Staking Contract
While Charalambous highlighted the rising popularity of the Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract due to attractive returns, she mentioned that the contract is not the best opportunity for people who have a limited supply.
Styliana Charalambous, the Head of Investments & Market Research at Pure.
“The main reason why many people would want to invest in Ether is to obtain the APR, or annual percentage rate, which can range from 6% to 15%. With the minimum need of 32 ETH, you may expect to earn anywhere between 2 and 5 ETH at current prices. You must continue to do so until the Ethereum 2.0 protocol is released, which could be years away. Staking Ethereum for Ethereum 2.0 will not be a realistic alternative for people who have a restricted amount of ETH or utilize it regularly,” she said.
Tackling Energy Issues
One of the biggest changes that Ethereum’s network upgrade will bring to the ETH ecosystem is a significant reduction in energy usage, an issue that received severe criticism in the past. Moreover, Ethereum 2.0 will have the ability to handle way more transactions than the current Proof-of-work driven network.
Ethereum.org
“The switch to PoS will get rid of the high computational requirements of the PoW model, making Ethereum a more environmentally sustainable network. But, less energy consumption is not the only change Ethereum 2.0 will bring about. The final transition to Ethereum 2.0 coming this year is supposed to use 99 percent less energy, allow the network to scale, and potentially help it reach 100,000 transactions per second,” Charalambous said.
“It is safe to say that a full transition to PoS will remove most of the 'climate change' stigma from the network. It's not unlikely that this angle could be leveraged by crypto projects to start branding themselves as 'green' or 'fully clean', attracting new audiences and on-chain projects,” Pasfield explained.
Impact on Ethereum’s Price
While the full potential of ETH’s network upgrade will be realized after the implementation of all due technical developments, the ETH 2.0 optimism has already started impacting its price and weekly institutional flows. Joaquim Matinero Tor, a Blockchain Associate at Roca Junyent, believes that a successful transition will drive the price of Ethereum to above $3,000.
Joaquim Matinero Tor, Blockchain Associate at Roca Junyent.
"A successful Ethereum network upgrade could potentially make ETH more affordable for users to mint and develop products. The overall impact would be positive and the price could rise above $ 3,000,” Tor said.
With the launch of Beacon Chain in December 2020, Ethereum 2.0 officially started its shift from energy-consuming proof-of-work to a more efficient and improved proof-of-stake. According to Vitalik Buterin, the Co-Founder of Ethereum, the network upgrade will solve several current challenges including high transaction fees. Buterin said that Ethereum 2.0 will be more environment-friendly.
The crypto community showed immense support for ETH’s network upgrade. Since the launch of Beacon Chain, more than 12.7 million ETH coins have been staked under the deposit contract of Ethereum 2.0, nearly 10% of the circulating supply of ETH. However, with the number of Ethereum addresses in losses at an all-time high of 34.96 million, several questions have emerged regarding the Ethereum 2.0 optimism.
Glassnode.com
“While we don't yet know the full consequences of the transition the Ethereum network is on (and has been on for now quite a while), we need to understand that it's not a binary process. Until sharding is fully implemented, we will not see too significant of a decrease in network transaction fees, which will keep the network relatively siloed,” Brian Pasfield, the Chief Technology Officer at Fringe Finance told Finance Magnates.
The Merge
In a recent virtual summit, Vitalik Buterin said that the ‘Ethereum Merge’ will likely happen by August this year. In a Tweet earlier this week, Tim Beiko, one of the core developers of Ethereum, mentioned that Ropsten, Ethereum’s longest-lived PoW test net, is moving to Proof of Stake.
“Unfortunately, the transition hasn’t been smooth so far, since the merge has been delayed. That means that proof of stake won’t go live until the fall and staking withdrawals won’t start until spring or summer 2023 hopefully,” commented Styliana Charalambous, the Head of Investments & Market Research at Pure.
Staking Contract
While Charalambous highlighted the rising popularity of the Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract due to attractive returns, she mentioned that the contract is not the best opportunity for people who have a limited supply.
Styliana Charalambous, the Head of Investments & Market Research at Pure.
“The main reason why many people would want to invest in Ether is to obtain the APR, or annual percentage rate, which can range from 6% to 15%. With the minimum need of 32 ETH, you may expect to earn anywhere between 2 and 5 ETH at current prices. You must continue to do so until the Ethereum 2.0 protocol is released, which could be years away. Staking Ethereum for Ethereum 2.0 will not be a realistic alternative for people who have a restricted amount of ETH or utilize it regularly,” she said.
Tackling Energy Issues
One of the biggest changes that Ethereum’s network upgrade will bring to the ETH ecosystem is a significant reduction in energy usage, an issue that received severe criticism in the past. Moreover, Ethereum 2.0 will have the ability to handle way more transactions than the current Proof-of-work driven network.
Ethereum.org
“The switch to PoS will get rid of the high computational requirements of the PoW model, making Ethereum a more environmentally sustainable network. But, less energy consumption is not the only change Ethereum 2.0 will bring about. The final transition to Ethereum 2.0 coming this year is supposed to use 99 percent less energy, allow the network to scale, and potentially help it reach 100,000 transactions per second,” Charalambous said.
“It is safe to say that a full transition to PoS will remove most of the 'climate change' stigma from the network. It's not unlikely that this angle could be leveraged by crypto projects to start branding themselves as 'green' or 'fully clean', attracting new audiences and on-chain projects,” Pasfield explained.
Impact on Ethereum’s Price
While the full potential of ETH’s network upgrade will be realized after the implementation of all due technical developments, the ETH 2.0 optimism has already started impacting its price and weekly institutional flows. Joaquim Matinero Tor, a Blockchain Associate at Roca Junyent, believes that a successful transition will drive the price of Ethereum to above $3,000.
Joaquim Matinero Tor, Blockchain Associate at Roca Junyent.
"A successful Ethereum network upgrade could potentially make ETH more affordable for users to mint and develop products. The overall impact would be positive and the price could rise above $ 3,000,” Tor said.
Bilal Jafar holds an MBA in Finance. In a professional career of more than 8 years, Jafar covered the evolution of FX, Cryptocurrencies, and Fintech. He started his career as a financial markets analyst and worked in different positions in the global media sector. Jafar writes about diverse topics within FX, Crypto, and the financial technology market.
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In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
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