Ropsten Beacon Chain Successfully Launched
Ethereums only Proof-of-Work testnet, Ropsten, launched its Proof-of-Stake beacon chain today. The two are expected to merge on June 8. Replica Chain Ethereums Ropsten Testnet launched its own beacon chain...
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