This is the core repository for Prysm, a [Golang](https://golang.org/) implementation of the [Ethereum Consensus](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/consensus-mechanisms/#proof-of-stake) [specification](https://github.com/ethereum/consensus-specs), developed by [Offchain Labs](https://www.offchainlabs.com). See the [Changelog](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/releases) for details of the latest releases and upcoming breaking changes.
A detailed set of installation and usage instructions as well as breakdowns of each individual component are available in the [official documentation portal](https://docs.prylabs.network). If you still have questions, feel free to stop by our [Discord](https://discord.gg/prysmaticlabs).
To participate in staking, you can join the [official eth2 launchpad](https://launchpad.ethereum.org). The launchpad is the only recommended way to become a validator on mainnet. You can explore validator rewards/penalties via Bitfly's block explorer: [beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in), and follow the latest blocks added to the chain on [beaconscan](https://beaconscan.com).
* [master](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/tree/master): This points to the latest stable release. It is ideal for most users.
* [develop](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/tree/develop): This is used for development, it contains the latest PRs. Developers should base their PRs on this branch.
To get started quickly, a bazel-in-docker script is included that allows for producing local docker image builds without setting up bazel, protoc, and the various build dependencies.
This [Dockerfile](Dockerfile.builder) and [shell script](build-in-docker.sh) will produce consistent builds using Bazel-in-Docker while still taking advantage of bazel caching for fast repeat builds.
