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28 Links On Ethereum's Merge After the Merge, BTC falls $20,000 and **ETH slides 8 percent**. *Did you see the pump and dump coming? If not, you must have been sleeping.* How **bitcoin is performing** after the Merge. “Black Swan” author calls **bitcoin a tumor**. In the blockchain chess game, it’s **bitcoin’s move**. ETC has its its own **price swing** after the Merge. https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-loses-20k-eth-price-drops-8-after-monumental-ethereum-merge https://www.coindesk.com/tv/all-about-bitcoin/how-bitcoin-is-performing-after-the-ethereum-merge-20220915/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/black-swan-author-nassim-taleb-says-bitcoin-and-real-estate-are-market-tumors-caused-by-feds-easy-money-11663265234 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-09-15/ethereum-s-merge-is-over-your-move-bitcoin-btc https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/09/15/ether-ethereum-classic-see-volatile-trading-amid-successful-ethereum-merge/ How might the Merge **impact Web3 enterprises**? It could bring **billions of users to Web3**, Polygon founder says. Is this Web3’s **Netscape moment**? *It’s time to separate reality from the hype.* https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/ethereums-merge-just-goes-live-how-it-could-impact-web3-enterprises-11663225732753.html https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/09/15/ethereums-merge-could-bring-a-billion-users-to-web3-polygon-co-founder-says/ https://www.ft.com/content/7911af3b-938a-4437-8465-da874de58455 Dogecoin is now the **second largest POW cryptocurrency**. *I can hear Elon Musk dancing on Mars.* https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-becomes-second-largest-pow-cryptocurrency **What investors should know** about the Merge. Is this the beginning of **a new era**? Ethereum could be the **foundation of the next economy**. https://time.com/nextadvisor/investing/cryptocurrency/ethereum-merge-complete-what-investors-should-know/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninabambysheva/2022/09/15/ethereum-merge-complete-195-billion-cryptocurrency-begins-new-era/?sh=3812a2b430a8 https://news.yahoo.com/ethereum-merge-sets-cryptocurrency-foundation-211902236.html The **NFT minting party** has begun. The high bid on final POW block NFT is just **one-third of the cost** of minting the NFT. *Assume the risk, accept the loss.* The first post-Merge Ethereum NFT has been minted. **It cost $60,000**. *As I mention* ***in the comments****, there is always someone who will pay the higher cost for prestige, fame, or just pure nuttiness.* What does it really cost to **create an NFT**? https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-community-wastes-no-time-minting-pos-nfts-right-after-the-merge https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/09/15/high-bid-on-nft-of-ethereums-final-pow-block-is-just-one-third-what-creators-paid-to-mint-it/ https://cryptopotato.com/someone-paid-60k-36-eth-in-fees-to-mint-the-first-nft-on-ethereum-after-the-merge/ https://read.cash/@ThomasWolf/ethereum-20-dead-on-arrival-be31c40b https://medium.datadriveninvehttps//medium.datadriveninvestor.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-create-an-nft-detailed-analysis-8fa6d22315festor.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-create-an-nft-detailed-analysis-8fa6d22315fe

The Merge **raises questions** for NFT holders, creators, and trading platforms. The blockchain **cuts CO2 emissions** by 99 percent. How the Merge **makes ether greener**. https://www.thefashionlaw.com/ethereum-merge-raises-questions-for-nft-holders-creators-trading-platforms/ https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/09/15/nft-blockchain-ethereum-cuts-climate-impact https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/sep/15/price-carbon-emissions-ethereum-merge-make-cryptocurrency-greener Ethereum’s showing **signs of centralization**. https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/09/15/eth-may-already-be-showcasing-increased-signs-of-centralization/ **Ars Technica’s take**. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/ethereum-completes-the-merge-which-ends-mining-and-cuts-energy-use-by-99-95/ Gamers looking for Nvidia Lovelace graphics cards are **jumping for joy**. Ethereum miners **are disappointed**. https://bestgamingpro.com/in-fact-ethereum-did-combine-and-it-did-so-just-in-time-to-protect-the-nvidia-rtx-4090/ https://in.investing.com/news/eth-miners-left-disappointed-after-successful-transition-to-pos-3344821 Binance **resumes ETH withdrawals** post-Merge. https://u.today/binance-resumes-eth-withdrawals-gives-important-update-on-eth-pow Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin **hashrates almost double** post-Merge. *I expect a small migration to non-Ethereum projects in the coming weeks and months. It won’t affect Ethereum.* https://www.yahoo.com/now/ethereum-classic-ravencoins-hashrate-nearly-133729151.html **What’s next**? Seriously, **what’s next**? https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/15/now-that-the-ethereum-merge-is-behind-us-whats-next/ https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-ethereum-merge-is-completed-here-s-what-s-next Non-Merge News and Analysis South Korea has issued an **arrest warrant for Do Kwon**. *One might think, he’d better not go to South Korea. But the warrant includes a red notice for Interpol. Essentially, that means he can’t go to any nation that might extradite him, which is most nations in the west including the U.S., UK, Australia, and most European nations. What are the chances he’ll end up in a dirty dungeon in South Korea?* https://protos.com/do-kwons-arrest-south-korea-considers-interpol-red-notice-and-passport-revoke__trashed/ Celsius wants to **sell its stablecoins**. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/09/16/crypto-lending-compmany-celsius-files-for-permission-to-sell-its-stablecoin-holdings/ Lido DAO loses **40 percent in 30 days**. https://cointelegraph.com/news/selling-the-rumor-biggest-ethereum-merge-staker-lido-dao-loses-40-in-30-days Coinbase introduces app to inform users on **which politicians are crypto friendly**. https://gizmodo.com/coinbase-politics-crypto-bitcoin-brian-armstrong-ether-1849540342 **Justin Sun is optimistic** about the future of blockchains. *So am I, but the Milken Institute hasn’t called me.* https://www.macaubusiness.com/tron-founder-justin-sun-shares-his-optimism-about-blockchains-future-with-the-milken-institute/ Magic Eden gets flak for Metashield, its **NFT royalty enforcement tool**. https://cointelegraph.com/news/magic-eden-defends-launch-of-nft-royalty-enforcement-tool Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey still pushing for **stablecoin regulation**. https://www.pymnts.com/news/regulation/2022/toomey-revives-call-for-2022-stablecoin-regulation/ **7 disruptions** CIOs must be aware of, according to Gartner. https://wire19.com/gartner-outlines-seven-disruptions-cios-must-be-aware-of/ The cryptocurrencies with the **5 lowest transaction fees**. *The metaverse and DAOs both make the list, but graphene? That’s interesting.* https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/5-lowest-transaction-fee-cryptocurrencies-in-2022/articleshow/94223146.cms CryptoMom **promotes crypto to women**. https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/stories/news/2022/09/15/cyptomom-gender-gap-investing.html **The new money** designed to destroy the U.S. dollar. ***HINT:*** *It’s not bitcoin.* https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HcNdMVHlFus Ready Player DAO **partners with MYSTIC7**. https://dailyhodl.com/2022/09/15/web-3-0-platform-ready-player-dao-partners-with-gaming-content-creator-mystic7/ Why it’s okay to **not be ready for the metaverse**. China’s metaverse economy could hit **$4 trillion**. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/09/15/ready-player-none-why-its-ok-to-not-yet-be-ready-for-the-metaverse/?sh=58b8063f7121 https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/09/15/jpmorgan-chinas-metaverse-related-economy-could-reach-4t/ When **metaverse worlds collide** in politics. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/3635968-when-metaverse-worlds-collide-in-congress/ *Snark and commentary in italics.* Cryptocracy is a decentralized newsletter published several times a week. I curate the latest news and crypto analysis from some of the brightest minds in crypto, and sometimes offer a little insightful and snarky commentary. Always fresh, always interesting, and always crypto. *First published at* *Cryptocracy**. Not to be construed as financial advice. Do your own research.* https://cryptocracy.substack.com/p/the-merge-28-links-that-tell-the