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Evidence pageNodes and clients | ethereum.org
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accessed Nov 11, 2026Updated Nov 11, 2026
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https://ethereum.org/developers/docs/nodes-and-clients/
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FactBlockchain Mainnet Development: Node software architecture (Ethereum) = Since the Merge, a full node runs an execution client and a consensus client; an optional validator component takes part in proof-of-stake consensusFactBlockchain Mainnet Development: Independent client implementations (Ethereum) = 7 execution clients (e.g., Geth, Nethermind, Besu, Reth) and 6 consensus clients (e.g., Lighthouse, Prysm, Teku), which reduces reliance on a single codebase clients