Introduction

Welcome to the Ethereum on ARM Quick Start Guide. This guide will walk you through the steps to turn your ARM board into a powerful Ethereum node.

The process is straightforward, but basic Linux and networking skills are helpful.

Tip

If you prefer a plug-and-play hardware solution with a graphical interface, consider Dappnode or Avado.

Start Your Journey

Choose the path that best fits your goals:

🚀 Standard Node

Best for beginners

Run a full Ethereum L1 node.

Start Here

Download and Install

⚡ Supernode

For power users

Run L1 + Optimism L2 on the same board (Requires 32GB RAM).

Go to Guide

Running an Optimism Supernode

🌐 Layer 2 Only

Scaling solutions

Run Arbitrum, Starknet, or other L2s.

Explore L2s

Running Layer 2 nodes

Installation Steps

The general process for all paths is:

1. Get Hardware: Acquire a supported ARM Board (Rock 5B, Orange Pi 5 Plus, etc.).

2. Flash Image: Download and write our custom Linux image to a MicroSD card.

3. Assemble: Connect NVMe SSD, Ethernet, and Power.

4. Auto-Install: Power on and let the automated script configure your system (10-15 mins).

5. Run Clients: Enable and start your chosen Ethereum software.

Ready to begin?

Proceed to Installation >