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The linked article is about Ethereum 2.0 (Eth2), a major upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain that aims to improve the network's scalability, security, and sustainability. It explains the key features of Eth2, including the transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, the implementation of sharding to increase transaction throughput, and the introduction of the Beacon Chain as the new backbone of the network. The article also discusses the potential benefits of Eth2, such as reduced energy consumption, increased decentralization, and the ability to support more applications and users on the Ethereum network.