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Besu for public networks

Besu serves as an execution client on public proof-of-stake Ethereum networks such as Ethereum Mainnet, Holesky, Ephemery, and Sepolia.

You can also run Besu using proof of work on Ethereum Classic (ETC).

Get started by installing Besu.

Architecture​

The following diagram outlines the high-level architecture of Besu for public networks.

Public architecture

If you have any questions about Besu for public networks, ask on the besu channel on Discord.