Go-ethereum
by ethereum
Geth: Production-Ready Ethereum Node Implementation in Go
Official Go client for running Ethereum nodes, enabling full blockchain participation, smart contract deployment, and decentralized application development.
- 50,702+ GitHub stars
- Built with Go
- Full Ethereum protocol implementation with complete node synchronization capabilities
- GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 license
About This Project
Go-Ethereum (Geth) is the most widely-used Ethereum client implementation, providing developers and node operators with a robust, high-performance platform for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain. Built in Go for optimal concurrency and efficiency, Geth serves as the backbone for thousands of nodes securing the Ethereum network worldwide.
This implementation offers complete Ethereum protocol support, including full node capabilities, light client modes, and mining functionality. Developers can use Geth to deploy and test smart contracts, query blockchain data, manage accounts and wallets, and build decentralized applications with direct blockchain access through JSON-RPC APIs and WebSocket connections.
Geth stands out for its production-grade stability and extensive tooling ecosystem. It includes built-in support for private networks, development environments, and testnet configurations. The client is continuously maintained by the Ethereum Foundation, ensuring compatibility with network upgrades and protocol improvements.
Whether you're running a validator node, building Web3 infrastructure, or developing dApps that require direct blockchain interaction, Geth provides the foundational layer with comprehensive documentation, active community support, and battle-tested reliability proven across millions of transactions daily.
Key Features
- Full Ethereum protocol implementation with complete node synchronization capabilities
- Multiple sync modes including fast sync, snap sync, and light client options
- Comprehensive JSON-RPC and WebSocket APIs for blockchain interaction
- Built-in account management, wallet functionality, and transaction signing
- Support for private networks, custom genesis configurations, and development chains
- Proof-of-stake validator client integration for network consensus participation
- High-performance execution engine optimized for throughput and resource efficiency
- Extensive command-line tools for node management, debugging, and blockchain utilities
How You Can Use It
Running full or archive Ethereum nodes for blockchain validation and network participation
Deploying and testing smart contracts in local development environments
Building Web3 applications that require direct blockchain queries and transaction broadcasting
Operating validator nodes for Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus
Creating private Ethereum networks for enterprise blockchain solutions
Providing RPC endpoints for decentralized application infrastructure
Syncing and indexing blockchain data for analytics and block explorers
Managing Ethereum accounts, wallets, and cryptographic key operations
Who Is This For?
Blockchain developers, node operators, Web3 infrastructure engineers, smart contract developers, and organizations building decentralized applications or requiring direct Ethereum network access