Bankless MERGED with Tim Beiko & Danny Ryan
Sep 21, 2022
Tim Beiko and Danny Ryan, lead coordinators at the Ethereum Foundation, dive deep into the monumental shift of Ethereum's transition to proof of stake. They reflect on the unexpected smoothness of the Merge and its environmental implications, sharing personal anecdotes of camaraderie within the community. The duo discusses decentralized staking providers like Swell and the critical governance needed for Ethereum's evolution. They highlight the ongoing efforts and challenges in enhancing scalability and security while embracing the excitement surrounding future upgrades.
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Monitoring the Merge
- Tim Beiko and Danny Ryan were both at the EF office in Colorado for the merge.
- Tim Beiko monitored around 20 different block explorers simultaneously on his phone.
Merge Timing
- Vitalik Buterin was surprised that the merge date remained relatively stable.
- The merge occurred only six hours later than the targeted time of 12 UTC.
The Vitalik Drink
- Tim Beiko drank a mix of red wine and caffeinated green tea during the merge, calling it "The Vitalik."
- The drink helped keep him awake without getting him too drunk.