Combining branches vs. proof-of-stake.
Which meaning of Merge is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Merge (version control) came first (the 1970s). The Merge (Ethereum) arrived in 2022. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
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Merge (version control)The Merge (Ethereum)
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The case for each meaning
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Original · the 1970s
Merge (version control)
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Duplicate · c. 2022
The Merge (Ethereum)
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