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# The Nimbus Guide
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Eager to get started? The [quickstart guide](./quick-start.md) is for you.
Coming from a different client? Check out the [migration guide](./migration.md).
Nimbus is a client for the Ethereum network that is [lightweight](https://our.status.im/ethereum-is-green/), [secure](./audit.md) and [easy to use](./run-a-validator.md).
Its efficiency and low resource consumption allows it to perform well on all kinds of systems: ranging from Raspberry Pi's and mobile devices — where it contributes to low power consumption and security — to powerful servers where it leaves resources free to perform other tasks, such as running an [execution node](./eth1.md).
This book describes the consensus layer client, [`nimbus-eth2`](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2).
An execution client, [nimbus-eth1](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2), is also under development.
## Feature highlights
* [Beacon node](./quick-start.md) with integrated validator client, slashing protection and doppelganger detection
* Stand-alone [validator client](./validator-client.md) with [sentry node](./validator-client.md#sentry-node-setup) support
* Fast [Beacon](./rest-api.md) and [KeyManager](./keymanager-api.md) APIs with extensions
* [Web3Signer](https://docs.web3signer.consensys.net/en/latest/) remote signing
* [Validator monitoring](./validator-monitor.md) and [performance analysis](./attestation-performance.md) tooling
* [External block builder](./external-block-builder.md) (PBS / mev-boost) support with execution client fallback
* [Light consensus client](./el-light-client.md) for running an execution client without a full beacon node
## Get in touch
Need help with anything? Join us on [Status](https://join.status.im/nimbus-general) and [Discord](https://discord.gg/9dWwPnG).
## Donate
If you'd like to contribute to Nimbus development:
* Our donation address is [`0x70E47C843E0F6ab0991A3189c28F2957eb6d3842`](https://etherscan.io/address/0x70E47C843E0F6ab0991A3189c28F2957eb6d3842)
* We're also listed on [GitCoin](https://gitcoin.co/grants/137/nimbus-2)
## Stay updated
Subscribe to our newsletter [here](https://subscribe.nimbus.guide/).
## Disclaimer
This documentation assumes Nimbus is in its ideal state.
The project is still under active development.
Please submit a [Github issue](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2/issues) if you come across a problem.