erigon ☆

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Description:
Implementation of Ethereum (execution client), on the efficiency frontier

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.55.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ErigonTech | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: ethereum blockchain node-client web3 cryptocurrency

Install: brew install erigon

About:
Erigon is a highly efficient Ethereum execution layer client implementation, rewritten in Go for maximum performance and disk efficiency. It features a modular architecture with a stateless design, enabling faster sync times and reduced storage requirements compared to other clients. The client is optimized for running full nodes and archival nodes, offering advanced features like RPC daemon and snapshot support.

Key Features:

High-performance Go implementation
Modular architecture with stateless design
Reduced disk space usage and faster sync
Advanced RPC daemon for data access

Use Cases:

Running high-performance Ethereum full nodes
Operating efficient Ethereum archival nodes
Blockchain data analysis via RPC interface
Validator infrastructure for Ethereum staking

Alternatives:

Geth – Erigon focuses on efficiency and disk optimization, while Geth is the original Go implementation with broader ecosystem compatibility
Nethermind – Both prioritize performance, but Nethermind is C# based and may have different resource profiles

License: GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 10, 2024 4:33pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	0490af9b
Sep 14, 2024 8:22pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ac8cef29