Ethereum’s Beacon Chain is one of the most significant upgrades to the Ethereum network in its history. The chain is a consensus layer that will handle a network of stakers, and will eventually merge with the mainnet, bringing much needed security, scalability, and reduced carbon footprint to the network.
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