Ethereum Miners Unite Against EIP-1559: Is the Network at Risk?
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Chapter 1: Introduction to EIP-1559 and Miner Concerns
In anticipation of the impending implementation of EIP-1559, a faction of Ethereum miners is mobilizing to redirect their hash power into a collective pool for 51 hours in protest. This initiative aims to demonstrate their discontent with the proposed changes to the Ethereum network.
Against the backdrop of rising transaction fees on Ethereum, EIP-1559 proposes to overhaul the current bidding-based fee structure with a fixed-price, burn mechanism. Slated for release in July, this proposal is expected to greatly affect miner revenues, with estimates suggesting that miners could see their earnings slashed by as much as 50%. Understandably, this has stirred unrest among miners. However, the question arises: could this coordinated pooling of hash power pose a threat to the network itself?
Section 1.1: The Planned Show of Force
To express their dissent, some Ethereum miners are organizing a 51-hour demonstration scheduled for April 1. The miners plan to concentrate their hashrate on Ethermine, a pool opposing EIP-1559, with the aim of surpassing the 51% hash rate threshold. While this may appear to many as a blatant threat to the stability of the Ethereum (ETH) network, participants argue that the action serves a more educational purpose, as they view EIP-1559 as a genuine threat to the network.
Subsection 1.1.1: Potential Consequences
Should the miners succeed in rallying enough hash power, they could theoretically influence the network's protocol. However, it's important to note that, officially, this is not considered an attack on Ethereum. As indicated in a related video, miners have stated that there would be "no incentive" to pursue such actions.
Section 1.2: The Ongoing Conflict
The full impact of this protest remains uncertain, yet it is evident that tensions between miners and the broader Ethereum community may escalate as the implementation date for EIP-1559 approaches.
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