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Final Block on Ethereum PoW Chain

Thu 21st Aug 2025
A historic moment in blockchain history as the last block on Ethereum's original Proof of Work chain was mined. This marks the definitive end of an era that began with Ethereum's launch in 2015. The transition represents the culmination of years of development toward a more energy-efficient Proof of Stake consensus mechanism. Key points: - Final PoW block marks complete transition to PoS - Ends mining-based validation on Ethereum mainnet - Represents significant milestone in blockchain sustainability This change fundamentally transforms how Ethereum secures its network and processes transactions.

Last Proof-of-Work Ethereum Block

Thu 21st Aug 2025
A significant milestone in Ethereum's history has been commemorated - the final proof-of-work block before the network's transition to proof-of-stake. This marks the end of an era in Ethereum's evolution, representing the last instance of traditional mining on the main Ethereum network. The transition, known as The Merge, fundamentally changed how the network validates transactions and creates new blocks. - Block was mined on September 14, 2022 - Represents the culmination of Ethereum's original consensus mechanism - Historical moment in cryptocurrency's technical evolution This block serves as a digital artifact of Ethereum's technological progression from energy-intensive mining to a more sustainable validation method.
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Final Work on Ethereum PoW Chain

Mon 18th Aug 2025
A significant milestone in Ethereum's history as the last piece of work was completed on the proof of work blockchain before the transition to proof of stake. This marks the end of an era for Ethereum mining and represents a pivotal moment in the network's evolution toward greater energy efficiency and scalability. The transition, known as The Merge, signifies Ethereum's commitment to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining network security and decentralization. - Last PoW block mined - Historical moment for Ethereum - Transition to PoS complete

Farewell Message on Ethereum PoW Chain

Thu 14th Aug 2025
A notable blockchain community member posted their final message on the proof of work Ethereum blockchain, marking the end of an era. The message simply stated 'gm and gg to @artonblockchain', following a tradition of 'gm' (good morning) posts that date back to 2022. This marks a significant transition point as Ethereum has fully embraced its proof of stake consensus mechanism. - Previous related posts included similar 'gm' messages dating back to October 2024 - The simple yet meaningful gesture represents a cultural touchstone in the Ethereum community *Historical context: 'gm' became a crypto-native greeting symbolizing community connection*
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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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