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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2026: From Bitcoin to Emerging Blockchains
Comprehensive guide to top 10 cryptocurrencies to invest in 2026: from bitcoin to emerging blockchains. Learn strategies, best practices, and how to get started safely with cryptocurrency investment.
2026 Crypto Market Trends Analysis: Investment Opportunities After Bitcoin ETF
In-depth analysis of 2026 cryptocurrency market trends, from Bitcoin ETF approval impact to investment opportunities in DeFi, Layer2, RWA and other hot sectors.
Navigating Bull and Bear Markets: A Stable Profit Strategy with OKX Product Suite
Like traditional financial markets, retail users face three major obstacles to achieving profitability in crypto: cash flow shortages, rare opportunities for stable returns, and difficulty executing c
10 Essential Crypto Analysis Indicators (Part 2)
The article "10 Essential Crypto Analysis Indicators (Part 1)" introduced four essential crypto analysis indicators: Bitcoin UTXO Age Distribution, Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, S2F Price Model, and arh999 D
10 Essential Crypto Analysis Indicators (Part 2)
The article "10 Essential Crypto Analysis Indicators (Part 1)" introduced four essential crypto analysis metrics: Bitcoin UTXO Age Distribution, Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, S2F Price Model, and the arh999
Total Addresses Exceed 100 Million, 25x Growth in One Year: What Did OKTC Do Right in 2022?
In the public chain track of 2022, apart from the Ethereum merge and the launch of Move-based public chains, there were few highlights exciting enough for capital and users—a stark contrast to the flo
Ethereum 2.0 First Anniversary: Key Highlights Worth Noting
At 8:00 PM Hong Kong time on December 1, 2020, Ethereum 2.0 launched its genesis block, marking the official launch of Phase 0 (the Beacon Chain). According to the established rules, before the Beacon
Ethereum 2.0 First Anniversary: Key Information Worth Noting
At 8 PM Hong Kong time on December 1, 2020, Ethereum 2.0 launched its genesis block, officially bringing Phase 0 (Beacon Chain) online. According to established rules, before the Beacon Chain launch,
2021 Public Chain Race Review: A Hundred Flowers Bloom, Multi-Chain Prosperity
2021 is destined to be a year etched in cryptocurrency history. The combined bullish effects of Bitcoin's halving in the previous year and the Federal Reserve's massive monetary expansion spawned an u
Recap: 2021 DeFi Security Incidents — Over $657M in Funds Lost
Unlike previous years when the market would be shaken by major centralized exchange hacks, as decentralized finance (DeFi) rapidly developed and became one of the main drivers of the market, hackers'
Navigating Bull and Bear Markets: A Stable Profit Strategy with OKX Product Suite
Like traditional financial markets, retail users face three major obstacles when seeking profitability in crypto: cash flow shortages, scarce opportunities for stable returns, and difficulty executing
Four Reasons Ethereum Layer 2 Is a Must-Watch in 2021
The Ethereum network runs over 2,000 DApp applications of varying sizes. While the ecosystem may appear thriving, it faces a critical problem: an inefficient network has congestion plaguing the entire
Year-End Review: 2021 Marks the Explosion of NFTs — These Three Trends Are Worth Watching
In the blink of an eye, 2021 has drawn to a close. If we review the development of the entire crypto market this year, NFTs are undoubtedly among the top topics. If 2020 was the year of DeFi, then 202
One Article Roundup: The Best-Performing Public Blockchains at the Start of 2022
In 2021, driven by the great crypto bull market, the public blockchain sector ushered in a golden era of flourishing development. Ethereum's total market cap continued to hit new highs, while Solana,
2022's "Top 10 Uncertainties" in Web3 (Part 2)
"Uncertainty" is the greatest charm of the crypto industry, making Web3 endlessly imaginative.
A Comprehensive Review of the Most Used OKX Products by KOLs in 2025
In the cryptocurrency industry, professional players' choices are always direct and pure. In 2025, KOLs cast their most genuine votes for industry tools and ecosystem development through a full year o
Grayscale Metaverse Report Analysis: Virtual World Gaming Revenue to Reach $400 Billion by 2025
2021 has been an exciting year for cryptocurrency. Looking back at this year's crypto market, the metaverse is certainly a topic that cannot be ignored. Throughout the year, not only did Facebook anno
2026 Investment Outlook: Assets On-Chain, Intelligence and Privacy | OKX Year in Review
As we approach 2026, bidding farewell to the past four years focused on infrastructure "road-building," the cryptocurrency industry is welcoming a profound paradigm shift. OKX Ventures defines this as
OKX Research Institute: Bitcoin Falls Below $30,000! The Crypto Space Faces Two Possible Scenarios Since the May Interest Rate Hike
Author: Zhao Wei, Senior Researcher at OKX Research Institute
A $800 Billion Market? Tech Giants Like Facebook Race to Build the Metaverse
On October 29, 2021, tech giant Facebook announced it would rename itself "Meta," with the new name derived from the sci-fi term Metaverse, and laid out plans to become a metaverse company within five
Bear Market DCA? Survey Shows 90% of Crypto Veterans Plan to Allocate crypto assets for Their Children
"Would you consider leaving some crypto assets to your children?" "If so, what type of assets would you leave and how would you select the method?"
Aptos Mainnet Launch Approaching: OKX Web3 Wallet Gets You Ahead of the Curve with the Next SOL
Market cycles shift and sentiment may be low, but exploration of technical innovation in the Web3 world has never stopped. Following the Ethereum merge upgrade, the most important event in crypto tech
Claude Takes the Crown — The Truth Behind 6 Major AI Grid Strategies | OKX & Ai Coin Live Test Results
NOF1's "AI Crypto Trading Live Arena" Season 1 finally concluded on November 4, 2025, at 6:00 AM, whetting the appetite of the crypto, tech, and finance communities alike.
DeFi Data Rebounds Again: A First Look at Lending Protocol Interest Rate Models
After seven years of deep accumulation and one year of explosive growth, DeFi has finally achieved the remarkable results we see today. According to third-party data site DeFiPulse, the total value lo
Two Key Metrics Rise Back to Historical Highs — Will DeFi Summer Make a Return?
As the broader crypto market has stabilized and recovered recently, we have also seen encouraging performance in the DeFi market. First, there is OKTC, which launched the third phase of its mainnet on
One Year After DeFi Summer: These 6 Metrics Tell You Everything
If we count from June 29, 2020, when OKX launched Compound (COMP) trading, the vigorous "DeFi Summer" has passed for exactly one year. Over this past year, we have experienced both the brilliant momen
Has DeFi Lost Steam? Will NFTs Take the Baton? What You See May Not Be the Full Picture
In the classic film "Swordsman II: East is Red," there's a memorable line where Ren Woxing says to Linghu Chong, who wants to retire from the martial arts world: "Where there are people, there are gri
After DeFi and NFTs, Will Layer 2 Be Ethereum's Next Big Thing? (Part 2)
Preface: This Monday, the OKX Academy published "After DeFi and NFTs, Will Layer 2 Be Ethereum's Next Big Thing? (Part 1)". In the previous article, we briefly introduced Ethereum's EIP-1559 upgrade,
DeFi Total TVL Reaches New High, How to Seize DeFi 2.0 Investment Opportunities?
Since entering the fourth quarter, the cryptocurrency market seems to have taken on new developments. Most notably is Bitcoin's significant surge earlier this month, rising from a low of $43,144.8 on
Dancing in Chains — Can ETC Make a Comeback This Time?
In the past two weeks, stimulated by two major catalysts—"halving" and "Ethereum transitioning to PoS"—ETC has risen nearly 100%, becoming the crypto asset with the largest gain and most attention amo
Metaverse ETFs Continue to Heat Up: Can Institutional Acceleration Drive Investment Momentum?
As the concept of "Metaverse" continues to gain momentum, numerous internet and technology companies are racing to file for "Metaverse"-related trademarks, and metaverse ETFs have also attracted enthu
ETH 2.0 Gets a New Look: What Impact Will the June Upgrade Have?
After 2022, the Ethereum community will cease using "Eth1" and "Eth2," instead using "execution layer" and "consensus layer" to describe the upcoming Ethereum upgrades. Although this terminology chang
Fusaka in Action: What the Latest Ethereum Upgrade Means for L2s, Nodes, and Users
Ethereum mainnet has completed the Fusaka fork. From the protocol level, this upgrade mainly consists of four components, full text with core viewpoints and first-hand experience from three guests in
"Three Levels, Two Perspectives" on the GameFi Sector About to Explode
Recently, the majority of financing events in the blockchain industry have occurred in the GameFi field. Taking the period from October 30 to November 5 as an example, there were 27 investment and fin
GameFi Platforms Are Becoming the New Growth Engine for NFT
Recently, major events have been frequent in the NFT track. American TV host Jimmy Fallon, who has 52 million followers, changed his Twitter avatar to a BAYC artwork; NFT and NFT purchasing-related Go
GameFi's Strong Comeback: Opportunity or Bubble?
This summer's red-hot GameFi has once again seen a new wave of momentum, with various metrics repeatedly hitting record highs. According to dappradar data, in October, the number of active wallets rel
Understanding Ethereum Layer2 in One Article
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Looks Rare Trading Volume Surpasses OpenSea, NFT Market Battle Begins
Recently, the emerging NFT platform Looks Rare has been gaining momentum rapidly. After launching its trading rewards program, its trading volume quickly surpassed OpenSea, and the LOOKS token price a
Meta Sells Stablecoin Project Diem — Is Betting on the Metaverse the Right Move?
Recently, tech giant Meta (formerly Facebook) announced the sale of its cryptocurrency project Diem, drawing attention from the crypto market and tech circles. Once firmly committed to betting on cryp
NFT Panorama
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NFT Profile Picture Frenzy Cools Off — But Someone Is Listing for $115 Million
Crypto Slam data shows that sales of several top NFT profile picture collections have declined compared to two weeks ago. Trading volumes for Crypto Punks and Meebits dropped by 73% and 77% respective
Are Music NFTs the New Breakthrough of 2022?
2021 was a breakout year for the NFT market, bringing an unprecedented joint movement to the cryptocurrency, financial markets, and art circles, pushing the total market cap of NFT-related assets to a
NFT Frenzy Propels Ethereum Higher — What Does DeFi Bring to NFTs?
According to OKX market data, in mid-May, affected by Bitcoin's decline, Ethereum hit an all-time high of $4,372 before its overall trend weakened. Within just 10 days, Ethereum fell to as low as $1,8
NFT Bull Market on the Way, How to Screen "Most Potential" GameFi Projects
In July, Axie's single-day revenue completely surpassed "Honor of Kings," becoming a bombshell in the crypto circle. Subsequently, GameFi projects emerged one after another, leaving investors dazzled.
NFTs and GameFi Take Center Stage, Why Has DeFi Remained Silent?
Since the second half of 2021, we've noticed significantly less activity in the cryptocurrency market, particularly in the secondary market regarding DeFi. Market leadership was first assumed by the N
【Year-End Review】NFT Market: Celebrities Can't Save the Bear Market, OpenSea's Crown Is Shaking
As we move into 2022, nearly five years have passed since the concept of NFT "non-fungibility" was established. Five years on, the NFT world has undergone earth-shattering changes — from NFTs being me
Why Are NFT Avatars So Expensive? Let's "Shard" Them
Last Saturday, news swept through the crypto community: renowned NBA star Stephen Curry purchased an NFT ape (BoredApe Yacht Club, BAYC) for 55 ETH (approximately $180,000). He subsequently changed hi
NFT Market Enters New Correction Phase: Will Financialization Become the New Development Direction?
In investment markets, there are moments of glory during highs and stages of silence during lows. Whether it's Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two leading giants, or NFTs, the rising stars in the cryptocurr
NFTs Bring Diversification, The Most Distinctive Label of Our Era
If I were to choose one word to represent 2021, it would undoubtedly be NFT. This holds true within the crypto community without a doubt. For those outside the community, it is equally true. In the re
NFT Gaming Continues to Thrive: An Analysis of the Ecosystem and Business Behind Blockchain Games
Axie Infinity ignited the first wave of the NFT and GameFi frenzy this summer, and the blockchain gaming market has entered a phase of frenzied growth over the past few months. Although the overall Ga
NFT Sector Sees Mixed Fortunes, Will Independent Trends Become a Thing of the Past?
Recently, NFT market conditions have cooled with weak performance, yet competition among NFT platforms has reached white-hot intensity. What does this mean? Combined with the continued downturn across
NFTs Cannot Yet Fully Realize the Metaverse Vision—Let's Start by Addressing These Urgent Issues
In 2021, in the crypto assets sector known for its rapidly shifting trends, NFTs emerged from major events like Ethereum 2.0, the Bitcoin Taproot upgrade, Layer 2, EIP-1559, and slot auctions to becom
Understanding OKTC at Its Second Anniversary: The Architect of OKT's Long-Term Value
January 15 marks the second anniversary of the OKTC public chain. Over these two years, OKTC's TPS has improved from less than 100 to the industry's top position, with continuous optimization ongoing.
OKX Children's Day Special: Inside the "Crypto Kids" Upbringing Plans of Ten Crypto Insiders
Ten years ago, Bitcoin was a tech novelty; ten years later, it has become a global consensus of value.
OKX Research | Ethereum Genesis Block Tenth Anniversary: The World Computer Myth in Progress
In 2011, a 17-year-old Russian-Canadian teenager initially wrote articles for a website called "Bitcoin Weekly," earning 5 Bitcoin per article. "This was my first real job, with a wage of about $1.30
OKX Research | A Deep Dive into 10 Years of Performance for Mainstream Assets: The Truth Behind Bitcoin, Gold, US Stocks, US Treasuries and More
During the 2015-2025 period, global financial markets experienced a magnificent cycle. From quantitative easing in the post-financial crisis era to the historic zero-interest-rate environment, and the
OKX Research | Why RWA Became a Key Narrative in 2025?
RWA (Real World Assets) is becoming the "new favorite" of global capital.
OKX Ventures 2023 Investment Forecast: Crypto Industry Flourishing, Next Three Years Prime Time to Bet
"Behind the Silicon Valley miracle lies the power of venture capital."
OKX Becomes McLaren Racing's Chief Sponsor, Set to Appear at F1 Miami Grand Prix
Seychelles, May 3, 2022 – Today, OKX, a world-leading cryptocurrency Trading platform, announced a multi-year significant partnership with McLaren Racing, becoming the chief sponsor of the McLaren F1
OKX and Gitcoin Form Strategic Partnership: Building a Dream Factory for Quality Web3 Projects Together
Recently, OKX announced a strategic partnership with Gitcoin. The two will jointly provide technical, funding, and other support to Web3 developers, making the Web3 ecosystem even more prosperous.
OKX Children's Day Special | A Letter to Future Explorers
Dear friends we have yet to meet, future explorers:
Play to Earn Games Are Leading New Trends in the NFT Space
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【Year-End Review】After the PoS Merge, What Does the Future Hold for Ethereum as It Enters the Deflationary Era?
As 2022 draws to a close, when discussing the major events in the crypto space throughout the year, the Ethereum PoS merge simply cannot be overlooked. This is a pivotal event for the entire industry,
Game tokens like SAND rally as metaverse becomes a hot topic — is this the future of GameFi?
Since Axie Infinity ignited the "Play to Earn" (P2E) model this summer, GameFi has become one of the hottest tracks in the crypto market. Over the past few months, various innovations in blockchain ga
The Steam of Blockchain Gaming? What is the Buzzing Gala Games?
On November 30th, GALA/USDT's 24-hour trading volume was $240 million, ranking 5th on OKX. According to market data, the GALA token price has been steadily rising in recent months and began gaining mo
Terra Public Chain's Surge Reflects the Narrative Logic of Web3.0
At the end of 2021, Terra emerged as the final dark horse to break through from the public chain track. Its token LUNA surpassed $100 for the first time on December 24, representing a nearly 30x incre
TVL Surges 110x YoY — How Are Ethereum's "Layer 2s" Doing?
From last year to this year, Layer 2 has been one of the hottest topics in the crypto space, and for 2021 as well, it remains the trend most worth paying attention to. In several previous articles, we
OKX Research: UST Incident Deals a Heavy Blow to Crypto, But Fed Rate Hike Decision May Have Even Bigger Impact
Author: OKX Research Analyst Zhao Wei
Tech Giants' Epic Battle: Is the Metaverse Being Conquered by Web2?
Nowadays, the metaverse has become the most money-making banner in the capital market. Since last year, when the market value of Roblox, the "first metaverse stock," surged from $4 billion to $60 bill
Under the Metaverse Boom, How Can Web3. 0 Break Through in the Future?
Many readers have likely been hearing a term constantly this year: Web3. 0. Especially with this year's metaverse boom, Web3. 0 has become a hot topic and was a high-frequency term at the recent U.S.
Are Web3.0 Tokens the Next Big Thing? Market Data Has the Answer
As Bitcoin's price remains stuck in a months-long "waiting for liftoff" mode, some crypto assets traders are betting on the next potential hot market — crypto assets related to the vision of a decentr
Virtual Land Selling for Tens of Millions — Is Buying Land in the Metaverse Worth It?
On November 23rd, singer JJ Lin announced on Twitter that he had purchased three pieces of land in Decentraland, valued at approximately 780,000 yuan. Meanwhile, American rapper Snoop Dogg also entere
$20 Billion in Bitcoin Permanently Lost — Is Cold Wallet Really Safe?
Following a trading platform collapse, the entire crypto market has been left in turmoil, with widespread panic among users. Many have begun to question the fund safety of certain centralized exchange
Does Bitcoin Still Have Safe-Haven Attributes Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
Recently, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated, stock markets around the world plunged, and the crypto market was no exception to the sell-off. Bitcoin prices have been declining since February 16
The Metaverse Explosion (Part 1): Could It Be the Biggest Opportunity in the Crypto Market?
The metaverse, a term that swept across the world like wildfire in the latter half of 2021, drawing in governments, businesses, KOLs, and ordinary people alike. First, Facebook—with over 3 billion act
Metaverse Explosion (Part 2): What Opportunities Does It Bring for Investors?
Last Saturday, we analyzed "Metaverse Explosion (Part 1): Will It Be the Biggest Opportunity in the Crypto Market?" to explain why the metaverse will be the biggest opportunity in the crypto market, g
Public Blockchain Sector's New Normal: Ethereum Remains the Leader, New Players Bring Diversity
As the foundational infrastructure of the blockchain industry, public blockchains have always been an inescapable topic in the crypto space. Along with the development and rise of successive generatio
Mastering Strategy Trading is a hallmark of a novice investor maturing into an experienced one
Recently, many users have noticed that OKX has launched and updated many new strategy trading products and features.
Market in Volatility as "Global Rate Hike Wave" and Fed Decisions Loom
Beijing Time, March 17 (this Thursday) at 2:00 AM tomorrow, the much-anticipated second Federal Reserve policy meeting of 2022 will conclude. The Fed will announce the results of its March meeting: in
Exploring the Metaverse: Let Your Imagination Run Wild with Blockchain Technology
Imagine a scenario where you can interact face-to-face with your favorite singer without having to be there in person. They make a stunning entrance in a spaceship, and in an instant, they land right
OKX Launches Block Trade Platform, Continues to Enrich Ecosystem Features
Institutional investors have become the largest participants in cryptocurrency trading.
Five Years of OKX
Five years ago today, May 31, 2017, OKX was officially established, and a story of crypto dreams and the future began to unfold.
OKX Research: Russia-Ukraine Situation & U.S. Rate Hikes — Who Is Driving Bitcoin?
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict situation temporarily eased, the chairman of the Russian Duma Energy Committee stated willingness to accept Bitcoin as a payment method for natural resource exports; at
OKX Research: Signs of US Economic Recession Reappear, Causing Changes in the Crypto Market
On April 17, Goldman Sachs released a report stating that the probability of a US economic recession in the next two years is 35%. This caused quite a stir, with both the crypto market and US stock ma
OKX Research Institute: Federal Reserve Rate Hike "Settled", Where Will the Crypto Market Go?
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Bitcoin Halving Approaches: Why Is It Considered a Signal for the Start of a Bull Market?
Bitcoin halving refers to the process of reducing miners' block rewards by half during mining. Each halving event is triggered every 210,000 blocks, determining that the total supply of Bitcoin is lim
What Role Will Bitcoin Play in the Metaverse?
Since entering 2021, with changes in the global economic and social environment, discussions about the metaverse have become increasingly heated both within and outside the crypto market. Within the c
Why Will Ethereum Layer2 Explode in the Second Half of the Bull Market?
After Bitcoin hit another all-time high this week, the continuation of the bull market has basically become a consensus. In last weekend's article "What Stage Is the Bull Market In Now?", we analyzed
Generative Art Will Empower the Metaverse
On October 15, Sotheby's launched Sotheby's Metaverse, a dedicated NFT auction platform. From October 18 to 26, the platform held its first auction, featuring 53 works from 19 NFT collectors worldwide
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[Educational] OKX Will Publish Proof of Reserves, Its Significance Concerns the Security of Your Funds
This article was originally written by Nic Carter, translated by Katie Gu from Odaily Planet Daily, with minor edits by the editor.
Commemorating OKX's 5th Anniversary | OKX's Perfectionist Obsessives
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After DeFi and NFTs, Will Layer2 Become Ethereum's Next Breakthrough? (Part 1)
Preface: With the rise of dYdX, we've noticed that projects based on Layer2 have shown remarkable performance in both quantity and quality. To provide OKX users with a more comprehensive view of Layer
Federal Reserve Rate Hikes
A Federal Reserve rate hike refers to the decision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to adjust monetary policy and raise the federal funds rate following a policy meeting in Wash
Fed Rate Hikes (Part 1): Will Rate Hikes End the Bull Market?
If we were to identify the most important "financial event" globally in 2022, the "Federal Reserve rate hikes" would undoubtedly occupy "center stage." One could say that the Federal Reserve's "whethe
Fed Rate Hikes (Part 3): Balance Sheet Reduction is the Beginning of the Crash and the End of the Bull Market
The Federal Reserve will hold its second FOMC meeting of the year in mid-March, and market expectations for a rate hike at this meeting are exceptionally strong, causing the crypto market to experienc
Federal Reserve Rate Hikes (Part 2): What is the Essence of Rate Hikes?
If all goes according to plan, Federal Reserve rate hikes will hang over all investors like the Sword of Damocles throughout 2022 and even 2023. In 2022 alone, the Federal Reserve has 7 more FOMC meet
Fed Rate Hikes (Part 4): How Do They Affect Crypto Market Rise and Fall and Bull-Bear Transitions?
Since the Federal Reserve signaled it would raise interest rates last November, the crypto market has been falling for four consecutive months. And in about four more days (Eastern Time March 15/16),
Uncovering NFT Investment List: How Are Top VCs Positioning?
After the 2020 DeFi Summer, rumors circulated that NFTs would take the baton and lead a new trend. In reality, from October to February of the following year, the NFT market remained lukewarm. It wasn
What Surprises Did the Metaverse Bring Us This Spring Festival?
A joke from this year's Spring Festival Gala sketch "Huan Huan Bu" made the metaverse a hot topic on streets and alleys once again. The "Dog King" mentioned in the sketch caused the digital asset of t
Why Are Game Guilds Attracting Frequent Funding? Here Are the Reasons Behind It
Undoubtedly, the sector that took over from DeFi to become the hottest in the crypto space in the second half of 2021 was GameFi. According to Dapp Radar statistics, in mid-July 2021, the number of in
After Chain Games, Will the Metaverse Social Sector Be the Next Investment Hotspot?
The sci-fi and romantic metaverse world is everyone's childhood bold fantasy of the future. A world that doesn't fully rely on physical objects and has a freer way of expression is fascinating. The ra
Bitcoin Price Analysis
Bitcoin, as the leader of the cryptocurrency market, experiences price fluctuations driven by multiple factors. This article analyzes the 5 key factors affecting BTC prices.
Ethereum 2.0 Complete Analysis
On September 15, 2022, Ethereum completed a historic transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS). This upgrade is known as "The Merge".