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Goerli Testnet

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TL;DR A cross-client proof-of-authority testing network for Ethereum.




Quick Configuration

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Run geth --goerli to sync the testnet. The Chain ID is 5. Native integrations are available for MetaMask, Infura, Alchemy, etc.
Run lodestar beacon --network "goerli" to connect a beacon-chain client. More clients are available.
^ Check out the blockchain execution-layer explorer.
^ Check out the beaconchain consensus-layer explorer.

The Merge w/ Prater

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The Goerli testnet was merged with the Prater proof-of-stake beacon chain in 2022. This marked the end of the permissioned proof-of-authority phase and everyone will be able to run a validator for Goerli.
^ Learn more about post-merge testnets.

About Goerli Testnet

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Goerli Testnet was the first proof-of-authority cross-client testnet, synching Parity Ethereum, Geth, Nethermind, Hyperledger Besu (formerly Pantheon), and EthereumJS. This testnet is a community-based project, completely open-source, naturally. It was born in September 2018 during ETHBerlin and has been growing in contributors ever since.
^ Read the Goerli Testnet proposal on the Practical DEV.

Contribute

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If you would like to contribute in any shape or form, we are always looking for new people to join the project.
^ Check the open issues on Github.

GoerliCon #0 Berlin

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Goerli Testnet is a community-built proof-of-authority cross-client testnet, the first one of its kind. It was launched at the GoerliCon in Berlin on January 31, 2019.
^ Watch the talks on Youtube.

Impressum

Angaben gemäß § 5 TMG: Goerli Dezentral gGmbH, Mariannenstraße 9-10, 10999 Berlin, Handelsregister: HRB 207663 B, Registergericht: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, Berlin, Umstatzsteuer-ID: DE325917754, Vertreten durch A. Schoedon, Telefon: +49 (0) 30 20613410, E-Mail: schoedon@ethberlin.org. Goerli Dezentral gGmbH is a non-profit organization serving tax-privileged purposes, according to the articles of association. The organization meets the statutory requirements under ยงยง 51, 59, 60, and 61 AO.
^ Read more about the Department of Decentralization.