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title: Public networks
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description: Public networks overview
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# Besu for public networks

Besu serves as an [execution client](concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) on public proof-of-stake Ethereum networks such as:

- Ethereum Mainnet
- Hoodi
- Ephemery
- Sepolia

:::note

Besu is also compatible with [Linea](https://docs.linea.build/get-started/how-to/run-a-node/besu), the Ethereum L2.

:::

Get started by [installing Besu](get-started/install/index.md).

## Architecture

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

<p align="center">

![Public architecture](../assets/images/public-architecture.svg)

</p>

If you have any questions about Besu for public networks, ask on the **besu** channel on
[Discord](https://discord.gg/hyperledger).