Description:
Official Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.16.7@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@goethereum |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
ethereum
blockchain
cryptocurrency
node
web3
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Install:
brew install ethereum
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About:
Geth is the official Go implementation of an Ethereum node, allowing users to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. It serves as a command-line interface for running a full node, mining ether, and deploying smart contracts. This tool is the backbone of the Ethereum network, providing the core infrastructure for developers and miners.
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Key Features:
- Full node implementation with complete blockchain validation
- Interactive console with JavaScript API for account management
- Supports both proof-of-work mining and proof-of-stake validation
- Advanced metrics and debugging capabilities
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Use Cases:
- Running a local Ethereum node for dApp development and testing
- Participating in the Ethereum network as a validator or miner
- Querying blockchain data and broadcasting transactions
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Alternatives:
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erigon
– Erigon offers higher performance and disk efficiency for archive nodes, while Geth is the standard reference client with broader compatibility.
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nethermind
– Nethermind is a .NET-based client optimized for performance on consumer hardware, offering an alternative to Go-based Geth.
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License: LGPL-3.0-or-later
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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