The Final Countdown
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Just like that, we are less than a week away from one of the most consequential events in crypto history. If you are tired of hearing us talk about the Merge, trust us when we say we are also somewhat fatigued and are excited for what lies ahead for crypto in the post-Merge era.
As of writing, the Merge is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 14th. However, as you probably know, this is subject to change since the Merge is enacted at a cumulative difficulty level (Total Terminal Difficulty) and not on a specific calendar date.
Regardless of the exact timing of the Merge, next week should be eventful.
Below is the timeline we have repeatedly referenced in our weekly notes. We can see that the August CPI and Mainnet Merge continue to move closer together. Based on how the TTD has moved this week, there is a realistic scenario in which the Merge transpires on the same day as the August CPI print, which would undoubtedly make for a wild trading session.
For those wishing to track the projected Merge date in real-time, you can do so here.
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