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id: getting-started
title:  Prysm Ethereum Client Documentation
sidebar_label: Getting Started
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## What is Prysm?

The [Prysm](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm) project is a full-featured implementation for the Ethereum proof-of-stake network written entirely in the [Go programming language](https://golang.org). Created by [Prysmatic Labs](https://prysmaticlabs.com), Prysm implements the official [Ethereum consensus specification](https://github.com/ethereum/consensus-specs), which is the product of an ongoing collective research and development effort by various teams across the Ethereum ecosystem including the [Ethereum Foundation](https://ethereum.org).

## This documentation

This manual is aimed at developers interested in participating in Ethereum consensus, which involves locking up a 32 ETH deposit to vote and produce blocks using our software. For more detailed information on the most recent research developments and understanding **what Ethereum consensus is**, it is recommended to review the official [Ethereum consensus specification](https://github.com/ethereum/consensus-specs) repository.

## Communications

Prysm has two official channels for release updates: our [Discord](https://discord.gg/prysmaticlabs) and our [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/g/prysm-dev). All releases will be notified via those channels.

## Staking in Ethereum

To participate in the Ethereum network as a validator in proof-of-stake, read our comprehensive guidelines [here](/docs/install/install-with-script).

## Need assistance?

If you have questions about this documentation, feel free to stop by either the [Prysmatic Discord](https://discord.gg/prysmaticlabs)'s **#documentation** channel and a member of the team or our community will be happy to assist you.