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MERGE VV

09.14.22

My last piece of work on the proof of work Ethereum blockchain.

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Meta Appreciation Messages Continue in Web3 Community

Thu 9th Oct 2025
Brief acknowledgment messages expressing gratitude for community attention have been circulating in web3 spaces. These concise "thank you" notes appear to be part of ongoing meta-commentary within blockchain communities. **Key Points:** - Simple appreciation messages being shared - Pattern of gratitude expressions in community spaces - Meta-level engagement with audience attention These messages represent minimal but consistent community interaction patterns.

🤖 gmchecks Bot Struggles

Thu 9th Oct 2025
The **gmchecks bot** is experiencing difficulties keeping up with token migrations today. - Real-time migration activity can be tracked at [burn.checks.art/timeline](https://burn.checks.art/timeline) - A more detailed view of both collections is available on [Dune Analytics](https://dune.com/denze/checks) - Dashboard built by denze The migration process appears to be moving faster than the bot can process, creating a backlog in tracking the burns and transitions between the legacy and new token contracts.

🔚 Final Ethereum PoW Work

Mon 6th Oct 2025
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

Mon 6th Oct 2025
**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)
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Imagewhile stocks lastburn 64 Trading Update

Thu 31st Jul 2025
**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)
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Checks VV Redemption Update

Thu 31st Jul 2025
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*
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gm

Thu 31st Jul 2025
A simple 'gm' greeting marks another day in web3. This continues the daily tradition of community members greeting each other with 'gm' (good morning), fostering connection and camaraderie in the digital space. This practice has become a cultural touchstone in web3 communities, transcending its literal meaning to represent ongoing engagement and presence.

VV App Pivots Back to Original Daily Manifest Product

Mon 28th Jul 2025
VV announces a strategic pivot after acknowledging recent development efforts in conversational AI flows were less impactful than intended. The team is returning to their original product, *The Daily Manifest*, which launched five years ago. - Originally created by @jalilwahdat - Currently has 44 active users - Focus on time as valuable currency - Platform available at [vv.xyz](https://vv.xyz) The team reports significant productivity gains from the previous version and promises more improvements ahead. This shift represents a return to fundamentals and core utility.
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To Say a New Thing, Invent a New Language

Mon 28th Jul 2025
**Historic Milestone**: The final piece of work on Ethereum's proof of work blockchain marks a significant transition in cryptocurrency history. This moment represents the end of an era as Ethereum completes its shift to proof of stake, fundamentally changing how the network operates and validates transactions. - Marks the conclusion of proof of work on Ethereum - Symbolizes the evolution of blockchain technology - Represents a key milestone in crypto's environmental impact reduction The transition highlights how technological language and systems must evolve to enable new possibilities in the digital realm.

Last PoW Ethereum Block

Mon 10th Feb 2025
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.
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