Prysm: An Ethereum Consensus Implementation Written in Go

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--- ## 📖 Overview This is the core repository for Prysm, a [Golang](https://golang.org/) implementation of the [Ethereum Consensus](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/consensus-mechanisms/#proof-of-stake) [specification](https://github.com/ethereum/consensus-specs), developed by [Offchain Labs](https://www.offchainlabs.com). See the [Changelog](https://github.com/OffchainLabs/prysm/releases) for details of the latest releases and upcoming breaking changes. --- ## 🚀 Getting Started A detailed set of installation and usage instructions as well as breakdowns of each individual component are available in the **[official documentation portal](https://docs.prylabs.network)**. 💬 **Need help?** Join our **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/prysm)** for support. --- ## 🏆 Staking on Mainnet To participate in staking, you can join the **[official Ethereum launchpad](https://launchpad.ethereum.org)**. The launchpad is the **only recommended** way to become a validator on mainnet. 🔍 Explore validator rewards/penalties: - **[beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in)** - **[beaconscan](https://beaconscan.com)** --- ## 🤝 Contributing ### 🔥 Branches Prysm maintains two permanent branches: - **[`master`](https://github.com/OffchainLabs/prysm/tree/master)** - This points to the latest stable release. It is ideal for most users. - **[`develop`](https://github.com/OffchainLabs/prysm/tree/develop)** - This is used for development and contains the latest PRs. Developers should base their PRs on this branch. ### 🛠 Contribution Guide Want to get involved? Check out our **[Contribution Guide](https://docs.prylabs.network/docs/contribute/contribution-guidelines/)** to learn more! --- ## 📜 License [![License: GPL v3](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPLv3-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html) This project is licensed under the **GNU General Public License v3.0**. --- ## ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer 📜 [Terms of Use](/TERMS_OF_SERVICE.md)