Ethereum mining after the Merge: 36 percent of all ETH is now locked in staking
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Summary
Ethereum (ETHUSD) has been non-mineable since the September 15, 2022 Merge, when validators replaced miners, and roughly 36% of all ETH is now locked in staking. The article outlines income options for ETH holders in Germany, Ethereum Classic mining electricity costs and staking tax rules.
Ethereum has not been mineable since September 15, 2022, when validators replaced miners, according to a guide published by cryptoticker.io. The article states that roughly 36 percent of all ETH is now locked in staking.
Scope of the guide
The guide covers three areas:
- Income options for ETH holders in Germany
- The electricity bill for Ethereum Classic mining
- The tax rules for staking
Key points
- Ethereum’s transition away from mining dates to September 15, 2022, when validators took over from miners.
- About 36 percent of all ETH is now locked in staking, per the article.
- The guide addresses income options for ETH holders in Germany.
- It also examines electricity costs associated with Ethereum Classic mining.
- Tax rules for staking are covered as a separate topic.
The source material does not provide further detail on the specific income options, electricity cost figures, or tax rules discussed in the guide.