ethereum ☆
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Description:
Official Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.16.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @goethereum  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ethereum blockchain cryptocurrency node web3
Install: brew install ethereum
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • erigon – Erigon offers higher performance and disk efficiency for archive nodes, while Geth is the standard reference client with broader compatibility.
  • nethermind – Nethermind is a .NET-based client optimized for performance on consumer hardware, offering an alternative to Go-based Geth.
License: LGPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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