
A significant milestone in Ethereum's history was marked as the final proof-of-work block was mined. This represents the end of an era for the original Ethereum consensus mechanism.
The transition marks a pivotal moment in blockchain technology, as Ethereum completed its shift to proof-of-stake consensus.
Key points:
- Final PoW block mined
- Historical moment for Ethereum
- Marks complete transition to PoS
This change fundamentally altered Ethereum's energy consumption and validation methods, setting a new course for the network's future.
Vector Finance Day One Redemption Period Concludes

Vector Finance completed its first day of redemption operations. **In-person redemption services** are temporarily closed until tomorrow morning, while **online and onchain redemption** remains available 24/7. Users can continue accessing redemption services through [Receipts.vv.xyz](http://Receipts.vv.xyz) for uninterrupted processing. The platform previously activated its redemption system in May, allowing users to exchange VTX, LVTX, and zJOE tokens for redemption shares.
🔚 Final Ethereum PoW Work
A developer marks their **final contribution** to Ethereum's proof-of-work blockchain before the network's transition. This represents the end of an era as Ethereum moved from energy-intensive mining to proof-of-stake consensus. - Last piece of work completed on September 14, 2022 - Coincided with Ethereum's historic merge to PoS - Symbolic moment for developers who built on the original chain The transition marked one of crypto's most significant technical achievements, reducing Ethereum's energy consumption by over 99%.
🎨 Christie's Auctions Rare Latent NFT Physical-Digital Pair

**Latent #38 - "Lifted Tension"** is currently available for bidding at Christie's auction house. This appears to be the **only physical/digital pair** from the Latent series currently on the market, making it a rare opportunity for collectors. The physical component is a **50-inch silver gelatin print** produced by PICTO of Paris, combining traditional photography techniques with digital art. - The auction represents a unique hybrid art piece - Physical print measures 50 inches - Professional printing by renowned PICTO studio - Only available pair from the series This auction highlights the growing acceptance of NFT art in traditional auction houses like Christie's. [View auction details](onlineonly.christies.com/s/p)
Imagewhile stocks lastburn 64 Trading Update

**Imagewhile stocks lastburn 64** trading activity continues on Manifold.xyz, with ongoing redemptions and burns taking place. The project, linked to [@jackbutcher](https://manifold.xyz/@jackbutcher), shows: - Active trading and redemption period - 2,944 tradeoffs burned in previous phase - Limited time windows for participation *Traders should note the time-sensitive nature of these operations.* For current trading status and redemption opportunities, visit [Manifold.xyz](https://manifold.xyz/@jackbutcher/id/4190478576)
Checks VV Redemption Update

Latest update on the Checks VV NFT collection redemption status: - 212 out of 544 total pieces have been redeemed - Current redemption rate stands at 39% - Project created by @jackbutcher - Previous milestone: 46 pieces redeemed with 2,944 tradeoffs burned *This represents ongoing tracking of the Checks VV collection's redemption progress*