hyperledger · bgravenorst · Mar 24, 2025 · Mar 23, 2025 · Mar 23, 2025 · Mar 24, 2025
@@ -11,21 +11,19 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
 # Connect to a testnet
 
-Run Besu as an [execution client](../../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) with any consensus client on the [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia), and [Ephemery](https://github.com/ephemery-testnet/ephemery-resources) testnets.
+Run Besu as an [execution client](../../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) with any consensus client on the [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Hoodi](https://github.com/eth-clients/hoodi), [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia), and [Ephemery](https://github.com/ephemery-testnet/ephemery-resources) testnets.
 
 If you're using [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/en/latest/) as a consensus client, you can follow the [Besu and Teku testnet tutorial](../../tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md).
 
 :::note
 
-Sepolia is a permissioned network and you can't run a validator client on it without [requesting to become a validator](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg) first. You can connect your consensus client using the beacon node only, without any validator duties.
+- Sepolia is a permissioned network and you can't run a validator client on it without
+    [requesting to become a validator](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg) first. You can connect
+    your consensus client using the beacon node only, without any validator duties.
 
-:::
-
-:::note
-
-Ephemery is a single network that resets to the genesis block after a set period. The network focuses on
-short-term, intensive testing use cases. This approach avoids issues like insufficient testnet funds, inactive
-validators, and state bloat that long-running testnets face.
+- Ephemery is a single network that resets to the genesis block after a set period. The network focuses on
+    short-term, intensive testing use cases. This approach avoids issues like insufficient testnet funds, inactive
+    validators, and state bloat that long-running testnets face.
 
 :::
 
@@ -50,15 +48,22 @@ You will specify `jwtsecret.hex` when starting Besu and the consensus client. Th
 
 If you're running the consensus client as a beacon node only, skip to the [next step](#3-start-besu).
 
-If you're also running the consensus client as a validator client, create a test Ethereum address (you can do this in [MetaMask](https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015289452-How-to-create-an-additional-account-in-your-wallet)). Fund this address with testnet ETH (32 ETH and gas fees for each validator) using a faucet. See the list of [Holesky faucets](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Sepolia faucets](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia#meta-data-sepolia), and [Ephemery faucets](https://ephemery-faucet.pk910.de/).
+If you're also running the consensus client as a validator client, create a test Ethereum address
+(you can do this in [MetaMask](https://support.metamask.io/configure/accounts/how-to-add-accounts-in-your-wallet/)).
+Fund this address with testnet ETH (32 ETH and gas fees for each validator) using a faucet. See the faucets for the relevant testnet:
+
+- [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky)
+- [Hoodi](https://github.com/eth-clients/hoodi)
+- [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia#meta-data-sepolia)
+- [Ephemery](https://ephemery-faucet.pk910.de/)
 
 :::note
 
 If you can't get testnet ETH using the faucet, you can ask for help on the [EthStaker Discord](https://discord.gg/ethstaker).
 
 :::
 
-Generate validator keys for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/), or [request to become validator on Sepolia](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg).
+Generate validator keys for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Hoodi Staking Launchpad](https://hoodi.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/), or [request to become validator on Sepolia](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg).
 
 :::info
 
@@ -90,6 +95,24 @@ besu \
 
 </TabItem>
 
+<TabItem value="Hoodi" label="Hoodi">
+
+```bash
+besu \
+  --network=hoodi           \
+  --rpc-http-enabled=true     \
+  --rpc-http-host=0.0.0.0     \
+  --rpc-http-cors-origins="*" \
+  --rpc-ws-enabled=true       \
+  --rpc-ws-host=0.0.0.0       \
+  --host-allowlist="*"        \
+  --engine-host-allowlist="*" \
+  --engine-rpc-enabled        \
+  --engine-jwt-secret=<path to jwtsecret.hex>
+```
+
+</TabItem>
+
 <TabItem value="Sepolia" label="Sepolia">
 
 ```bash
@@ -185,6 +208,6 @@ If you're running the consensus client as a beacon node only, you're all set. If
 
 ### 6. Stake ETH
 
-Stake your testnet ETH for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/) or [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/).
+Stake your testnet ETH for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Hoodi Staking Launchpad](https://hoodi.launchpad.ethereum.org/), or [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/).
 
-You can check your validator status by searching your Ethereum address on the [Holesky Beacon Chain explorer](https://holesky.beaconcha.in/) or [Ephemery Beacon Chain explorer](https://beaconchain.ephemery.dev/). It may take up to multiple days for your validator to be activated and start proposing blocks.
+You can check your validator status by searching your Ethereum address on the [Holesky explorer](https://holesky.beaconcha.in/), [Hoodi explorer](https://hoodi.cloud.blockscout.com/), or [Ephemery explorer](https://beaconchain.ephemery.dev/). It may take up to multiple days for your validator to be activated and start proposing blocks.
@@ -92,6 +92,18 @@ Where `<path>` and `<holeskydata-path>` are the path and directory to save the H
 
 See the [guide on connecting to a testnet](connect/testnet.md) for more information.
 
+## Run a node on Hoodi testnet
+
+To run a node on [Hoodi](https://github.com/eth-clients/hoodi) specifying a data directory:
+
+```bash
+besu --network=hoodi --data-path=<path>/<hoodidata-path>
+```
+
+Where `<path>` and `<hoodidata-path>` are the path and directory to save the Hoodi chain data to.
+
+See the [guide on connecting to a testnet](connect/testnet.md) for more information.
+
 ## Run a node on Sepolia testnet
 
 To run a node on [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia) specifying a data directory:

@@ -9,7 +9,12 @@ tags:
 
 # Besu for public networks
 
-Besu serves as an [execution client](concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) on public proof-of-stake Ethereum networks such as Ethereum Mainnet, Holesky, Ephemery, and Sepolia.
+Besu serves as an [execution client](concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) on public proof-of-stake Ethereum networks such as:
+- Ethereum Mainnet
+- Hoodi
+- Holesky
+- Ephemery
+- Sepolia
 
 Get started by [installing Besu](get-started/install/index.md).
 

@@ -2679,16 +2679,17 @@ The predefined network configuration. The default is `mainnet`.
 
 Possible values include the following:
 
-| Network   | Chain | Type        | Default sync mode  | Consensus mechanism      | Description                                                                    |
-| :-------- | :---- | :-----------| :----------------- | :----------------------- |:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| `mainnet` | ETH   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network            | The main [Ethereum network](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/networks/) |
-| `holesky` | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network            | Multi-client testnet [Holesky](https://holesky.dev)                            |
-| `sepolia` | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network            | Multi-client testnet [Sepolia](https://sepolia.dev)                            |
-| `lukso`   | ETH   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network            | Network for the [Lukso chain](https://lukso.network/)                          |
-| `dev`     | ETH   | Development | [`FULL`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network            | Development network with low difficulty to enable local CPU mining             |
-| `classic` | ETC   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network            | The main [Ethereum Classic network](https://ethereumclassic.org)               |
-| `mordor ` | ETC   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network            | Testnet for [Ethereum Classic](https://github.com/eth-classic/mordor)          |
-| `ephemery` | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network            | Multi-client testnet [Ephemery](https://ephemery.dev) |
+| Network    | Chain | Type        | Default sync mode    | Consensus mechanism | Description                                                                    |
+|:-----------|:------|:------------|:---------------------|:--------------------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| `mainnet`  | ETH   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | The main [Ethereum network](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/networks/) |
+| `holesky`  | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | Multi-client testnet [Holesky](https://holesky.dev)                            |
+| `hoodi`    | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | Multi-client testnet [Hoodi](https://hoodi.ethpandaops.io/)                    |
+| `sepolia`  | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | Multi-client testnet [Sepolia](https://sepolia.dev)                            |
+| `lukso`    | ETH   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | Network for the [Lukso chain](https://lukso.network/)                          |
+| `dev`      | ETH   | Development | [`FULL`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network       | Development network with low difficulty to enable local CPU mining             |
+| `classic`  | ETC   | Production  | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network       | The main [Ethereum Classic network](https://ethereumclassic.org)               |
+| `mordor `  | ETC   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoW network       | Testnet for [Ethereum Classic](https://github.com/eth-classic/mordor)          |
+| `ephemery` | ETH   | Test        | [`SNAP`](#sync-mode) | A PoS network       | Multi-client testnet [Ephemery](https://ephemery.dev)                          |
 
 :::tip
 

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
 # Run Besu and Teku on a testnet
 
-Run Besu as an [execution client](../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/) as a [consensus client](../concepts/node-clients.md#consensus-clients) on the [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Ephemery](https://github.com/ephemery-testnet/ephemery-resources), and [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia) Ethereum testnets.
+Run Besu as an [execution client](../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/) as a [consensus client](../concepts/node-clients.md#consensus-clients) on the [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Hoodi](https://github.com/eth-clients/hoodi), [Ephemery](https://github.com/ephemery-testnet/ephemery-resources), and [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia) Ethereum testnets.
 
 :::note
 
@@ -41,15 +41,22 @@ You will specify `jwtsecret.hex` when starting Besu and Teku. This is a shared J
 
 If you're running Teku as a beacon node only, skip to the [next step](#4-start-besu).
 
-If you're also running Teku as a validator client, create a test Ethereum address (you can do this in [MetaMask](https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015289452-How-to-create-an-additional-account-in-your-wallet)). Fund this address with testnet ETH (32 ETH and gas fees for each validator) using a faucet. See the list of [Holesky faucets](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky), [Ephemery faucets](https://ephemery-faucet.pk910.de/), and [Sepolia faucets](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia#meta-data-sepolia).
+If you're also running Teku as a validator client, create a test Ethereum address (you can do this in [MetaMask](https://support.metamask.io/configure/accounts/how-to-add-accounts-in-your-wallet/)). Fund this address with testnet ETH (32 ETH and gas fees for each validator) using a faucet. See the faucets for the relevant testnet:
+
+- [Holesky](https://github.com/eth-clients/holesky)
+- [Hoodi](https://github.com/eth-clients/hoodi)
+- [Sepolia](https://github.com/eth-clients/sepolia#meta-data-sepolia)
+- [Ephemery](https://ephemery-faucet.pk910.de/)
 
 :::note
 
 If you can't get ETH using the faucet, you can ask for help on the [EthStaker Discord](https://discord.com/invite/ethstaker).
 
 :::
 
-Generate validator keys for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/)  (or [request to become validator on Sepolia](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg)).
+Generate validator keys for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/),
+[Hoodi Staking Launchpad](https://hoodi.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/)
+(or [request to become validator on Sepolia](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg)).
 
 :::info
 
@@ -80,6 +87,23 @@ besu \
 
 </TabItem>
 
+<TabItem value="Hoodi" label="Hoodi" default>
+
+```bash
+besu \
+  --network=hoodi           \
+  --rpc-http-enabled=true     \
+  --rpc-http-cors-origins="*" \
+  --rpc-ws-enabled=true       \
+  --p2p-host=<your public IP> \
+  --host-allowlist="*"        \
+  --engine-host-allowlist="*" \
+  --engine-rpc-enabled        \
+  --engine-jwt-secret=<path to jwtsecret.hex>
+```
+
+</TabItem>
+
 <TabItem value="Sepolia" label="Sepolia">
 
 ```bash
@@ -145,6 +169,21 @@ teku \
 
 </TabItem>
 
+<TabItem value="Hoodi" label="Hoodi" default>
+
+```bash
+teku \
+  --network=hoodi                            \
+  --ee-endpoint=http://localhost:8551          \
+  --ee-jwt-secret-file=<path to jwtsecret.hex> \
+  --metrics-enabled=true                       \
+  --rest-api-enabled=true                      \
+  --p2p-advertised-ip=<your public IP>         \  
+  --checkpoint-sync-url=<checkpoint sync URL>
+```
+
+</TabItem>
+
 <TabItem value="Sepolia" label="Sepolia">
 
 ```bash
@@ -211,6 +250,23 @@ teku \
 
 </TabItem>
 
+<TabItem value="Hoodi" label="Hoodi" default>
+
+```bash
+teku \
+  --network=hoodi                                         \
+  --ee-endpoint=http://localhost:8551                       \
+  --ee-jwt-secret-file=<path to jwtsecret.hex>              \
+  --metrics-enabled=true                                    \
+  --rest-api-enabled=true                                   \
+  --p2p-advertised-ip=<your public IP>                      \  
+  --checkpoint-sync-url=<checkpoint sync URL>               \
+  --validators-proposer-default-fee-recipient=<ETH address> \
+  --validator-keys=<path to key file>:<path to password file>[,<path to key file>:<path to password file>,...]
+```
+
+</TabItem>
+
 <TabItem value="Sepolia" label="Sepolia">
 
 Sepolia is a permissioned network and you can't run a validator client on it without [requesting to become a validator](https://notes.ethereum.org/zvkfSmYnT0-uxwwEegbCqg) first.
@@ -281,9 +337,9 @@ If you're running Teku as a beacon node only, you're all set. If you're also run
 
 ## 7. Stake ETH
 
-Stake your testnet ETH for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/) or [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/).
+Stake your testnet ETH for one or more validators using the [Holesky Staking Launchpad](https://holesky.launchpad.ethereum.org/), [Hoodi Staking Launchpad](https://hoodi.launchpad.ethereum.org/), or [Ephemery Staking Launchpad](https://launchpad.ephemery.dev/).
 
-You can check your validator status by searching your Ethereum address on the [Holesky Beacon Chain explorer](https://holesky.beaconcha.in/) or [Ephemery Beacon Chain explorer](https://beaconchain.ephemery.dev/). It may take up to multiple days for your validator to be activated and start proposing blocks.
+You can check your validator status by searching your Ethereum address on the [Holesky explorer](https://holesky.beaconcha.in/), [Hoodi explorer](https://hoodi.cloud.blockscout.com/), or [Ephemery explorer](https://beaconchain.ephemery.dev/). It may take up to multiple days for your validator to be activated and start proposing blocks.
 
 <!--links-->
 

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ const CardList: CardItem[] = [
     // prettier-ignore
     description: (
       <>
-        Run Besu as an execution client on Ethereum Mainnet and Ethereum public testnets, such as Holesky, Ephemery, and Sepolia.
+        Run Besu as an execution client on Ethereum Mainnet and Ethereum public testnets, such as Holesky, Hoodi, Ephemery, and Sepolia.
       </>
     ),
     buttonName: "Get started",