# Step 4: Installing consensus client

## Pick a consensus client

**Consensus Client Diversity**: To strengthen Ethereum's resilience against potential attacks or consensus bugs, it's best practice to run a minority client in order to increase client diversity. Find the latest distribution of consensus clients here: [https://clientdiversity.org](https://clientdiversity.org/)

<figure><img src="/files/QcwjgCetiRfLv2CaG3xb" alt=""><figcaption><p>May 2023 Client Diversity</p></figcaption></figure>

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Only one consensus client is required per node.
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:shield: **Recommendation** :shield:: Lodestar
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### Select your desired consensus client for further instructions.

**Lighthouse** is an Ethereum client with a heavy focus on speed and security. Lighthouse is built in Rust.

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[Lighthouse](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1/step-4-installing-consensus-client/lighthouse.md)
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**Lodestar** is a Typescript implementation by the Chainsafe.io team. The Lodestar team is leading the Ethereum space in light client research.

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[Lodestar](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1/step-4-installing-consensus-client/lodestar.md)
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**Teku** is a Java-based Ethereum client designed & built to meet institutional needs and security requirements.

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[Teku](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1/step-4-installing-consensus-client/teku.md)
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**Nimbus** is designed to perform well on embedded systems and personal mobile devices. Written in Nim, a language with Python-like syntax that compiles to C.

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[Nimbus](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1/step-4-installing-consensus-client/nimbus.md)
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**Prysm** is a Go implementation with a focus on usability, security, and reliability.

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[Prysm](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1/step-4-installing-consensus-client/prysm.md)
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