Ethereum Clients
Ethereum runs on diverse client implementations. Running multiple client types strengthens network resilience. Clients are split into execution layer (EL) and consensus layer (CL) implementations.
Execution Layer Clients
| Client | Language | Description |
| Geth | Go | The original and most widely used |
| Erigon | Go | Optimized for disk space and sync speed |
| Nethermind | C# | .NET-based implementation |
| Besu | Java | Enterprise-focused, Hyperledger project |
| Reth | Rust | High-performance, modular architecture |
Consensus Layer Clients
| Client | Language | Description |
| Prysm | Go | Widely used CL client by Prysmatic Labs |
| Lighthouse | Rust | Built by Sigma Prime |