"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories including why Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko thinks the merge will be later than expected, bitcoin's 4-year halving cycle might be coming to an end, and crypto mining in a small Argentinian town.Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Visit coindesk.com/consensus2022 to get your pass today.This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl.  Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.