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# Ethereum

[Ethereum](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/nodes-and-clients/) is a decentralized open-source blockchain network, with its native cryptocurrency, ETH, serving as a platform for various cryptocurrencies and executing decentralized smart contracts. It holds the title of the world's largest and most decentralized proof of stake proof of stake blockchain, facilitating [dApp](#) development, asset holding, and decentralized transactions.

With Blockdaemon’s Dedicated Ethereum Nodes, experience reliable and secure infrastructure without the overhead. Choose from single or clustered Dedicated Nodes tailored for various protocols, fully managed to ensure flexible, secure, and scalable node deployment.

## Ethereum Node Types & Networks

|                                                                                              | Node Types                                  | Networks        |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :-------------- |
| **[Ethereum (Prysm)](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/ethereum-consensus-clients#prysm)**   | API Node                                    | Mainnet/Sepolia |
| **[Ethereum (Geth)](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/ethereum-execution-clients#geth)**     | [Full Node](#)/[Archive Node](#)/Light Node | Mainnet/Sepolia |
| **[Ethereum (Erigon)](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/ethereum-execution-clients#erigon)** | [Full Node](#)/[Archive Node](#)            | Mainnet/Sepolia |
| **[ETH2 Nimbus](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/ethereum-consensus-clients#nimbus)**       | API Node                                    | Mainnet         |
| **[ETH2 Teku](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/ethereum-consensus-clients#teku)**           | API Node                                    | Mainnet         |

> 👍 Note
>
> Get started with Ethereum [here](https://www.blockdaemon.com/protocols/ethereum).

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