In recent years, the discussion around cryptocurrencies and their environmental impact has heavily focused on the massive energy consumption of mining operations, especially in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum that relied on a proof-of-work mechanism. These operations consumed huge amounts of electricity, equivalent to that of entire countries, raising serious concerns about carbon footprint and global warming.

But for Ethereum, this talk has become a thing of the past thanks to a historic upgrade!

In September 2022, the Ethereum network successfully completed The Merge upgrade, fully transitioning from proof of work (PoW) to proof of stake (PoS). This was not just a technical change but a radical shift with huge environmental implications.

What is the difference in energy consumption we see in 2025?

The difference is shocking and extremely positive!

After the transition to proof of stake, Ethereum no longer relies on mining rigs that run around the clock and consume vast amounts of electricity. Instead, the network is secured by validators who stake their own coins.

The result we clearly see in 2025 is a reduction in the energy consumption of the Ethereum network estimated at around 99.9% or more!

Ethereum's energy consumption is no longer comparable to that of countries; it is now equivalent to that of a very small city or even less, especially compared to what it was at the peak of mining.

Environmental Impact in 2025:

This massive reduction in energy consumption means that the carbon footprint of the Ethereum network has significantly shrunk. This makes Ethereum a much more sustainable and environmentally friendly blockchain platform compared to what it was before The Merge.

The Merge has changed the game not only from a technical and economic standpoint but also from an environmental one. By 2025, we can confidently say that Ethereum has taken a giant step towards a more sustainable future for blockchain technology.

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