Google is also getting into the hype for the Ethereum Merge.
The Merge is the term coined that refers to the transition of Ethereum to Proof of Work to its newest Proof of Stake. There are two stages during The Merge; the first one is Bellatrix, and the second one is coded as Paris.
The Bellatrix stage of the Ethereum Merge has already been conducted successfully last week on September 6. However, the second stage called Paris is still on its way.
After the success of the second stage transition, the Merge will officially be completed.
Google Countdown for Ethereum's The Merge
Google has added a new feature that shows the exact timing for the Ethereum Merge in its web browser. The tech company made a customized countdown clock in its web browser that represents the exact date that The Merge will commence.
The new feature has been added with just days left until the long-awaited Ethereum Merge.
When users type keywords "The Merge" or "Ethereum Merge" on the search bar, the users will then be directed to a search results page that shows a countdown ticker at just below the search bar which accurately estimates the Merge difficulty, hash rate, and its current difficulty status.
The countdown also shows two cartoons on both sides with stretched hands reaching towards each other. These two pandas appear to be getting closer and closer to each other as they get closer to the date of The Merge.
The Merge has only gotten more popular nowadays as it draws near to its final stages, but this transition has been in the works for years now.
Google not only shows their appreciation towards this new technology in the cryptocurrency industry, but also shows the appreciation it has for the new technology.
According to Cointelegraph, the countdown timer on Google is directly pulled from the blockchain through some nodes that are currently running, which means that the timer is countinging down real-time.
Google's Enthusiasm for Web3
Google has recently started exploring the Web3 industry. The tech company created a specific team under Google Cloud that focuses on efforts towards Web3.
The Web3 team will be tasked to raise awareness about the company's efforts towards the new industry. Also, Google formed the team to better monitor the market and its trend to know how and what services or products they can create for their users.
The role will be tasked with raising awareness about Google Cloud's Web3 initiatives in addition to eventually building customer demand for the related offerings. The example of the countdown is an initiative that Google made to get involved in the community.
The transition of Ethereum to their newest consensus layer called the Proof of Work has been a long time coming. The Merge addresses significant problems about the future of the cryptocurrency.
As an example, Ethereum has had quite a battle with numerous users, politicians, environmentalists, and just multiple people about how energy intensive Ethereum is, but with The Merge, it will reduce the energy consumption to 99.95%.
After the success of The Merge, it decreases the need for energy in mining and instead protects the network through the use of ETH that has been staked.
This marks an exciting development for Ethereum as it increases its sustainability, scalability, and security.
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