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Expected benefits:
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[li]More decentralization by lowering the hardware requirements for node operators[/li][li]Faster transaction confirmations (though overall speed will be about the same)[/li][li]99%+ reduction in energy consumption by node validators[/li][li]Ability to add more scaling solutions (such as sharding)[/li][li]Increased security through client diversity[/li][li]Make ETH a more deflationary asset[/li][/ul]
More: https://www.investopedia.com/the-ethereum-merge-6504132