go-ethereum
A Go implementation of the Ethereum execution layer protocol, providing a full node client and developer tools.
What is go-ethereum?
Go Ethereum (Geth) is the official Go implementation of the Ethereum execution layer protocol. It enables users to run Ethereum nodes (full, archive, or light), execute smart contracts, and participate in network consensus, serving as a foundational client for interacting with the Ethereum network.
Developers and organizations needing to run an Ethereum node for blockchain interaction, such as DApp developers requiring a local node for testing, infrastructure providers operating network nodes, or researchers analyzing blockchain data.
As the official Go implementation, it offers production-grade reliability, performance, and comprehensive tooling including JSON-RPC APIs, a JavaScript console, and developer utilities like abigen for contract bindings and evm for debugging.
Overview
Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol
Use Cases
Best For
- Running a full, archive, or light Ethereum node to sync and validate the blockchain.
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