Local Node
Browse .eth websites directly from your desktop—no middleman required
Run your own Ethereum light client and access the decentralized web. Visit sites like vitalik.eth, simplepage.eth, and thousands more—all verified cryptographically by your node.
👾 Demo Video
Working downloads coming soon
🤔 What is Local Node?
Local Node runs an Ethereum light client on your computer. This means:
✅ You own your connection - Direct access to Ethereum, no third-party services
✅ Everything is verified - Your node checks all data cryptographically
✅ Works offline - Websites stay cached on your machine
✅ Zero setup - Install and start browsing immediately
🌍 Why Ethereum Websites?
Ethereum Websites use .eth domains and are hosted on the decentralized web—not company servers.
| 🏢 Traditional Websites | ⛓️ Ethereum Websites |
|---|---|
| Hosted on company servers | Hosted on Ethereum network |
| Can be taken down or censored | Censorship-resistant |
| Trust the hosting provider | Cryptographically verified |
| Single point of failure | Distributed and resilient |
🎯 Examples you can visit right now:
- vitalik.eth — Vitalik Buterin's blog
- simplepage.eth — Ethereum based CMS
- ens.eth — ENS documentation
⚙️ How It Works
Simple as 1-2-3:
- 📥 Install Local Node — One download, one install. Works on macOS and Linux.
- ⚡ Your node syncs — Connects to Ethereum in seconds (not hours like traditional nodes)
- 🚀 Start browsing — Type https://vitalik.eth.localhost in any browser. That's it.
Your node handles everything automatically: looking up .eth domains on Ethereum, verifying the data, and fetching content from the decentralized network.
✨ What You Get
🚀 Fast & Lightweight
Syncs in seconds, not hours. Uses minimal resources—won't slow down your computer.
🔓 Trustless
Your node verifies everything. No trusting gateways or third-party services to show you the real content.
💾 Offline-Ready
Once loaded, websites stay cached. Work offline, travel offline—your content is always available.
⚡ Zero Setup
No configuration needed. No blockchain knowledge required. Install and go.
🖥️ Native Desktop App
Runs quietly in your system tray. macOS and Linux support.
🔐 Why Run Your Own Node?
Don't trust, verify.
When you run your own Ethereum node, you're not relying on anyone else to show you the correct content. You verify everything yourself.
Most people access Ethereum Websites through centralized gateways—but that defeats the purpose of decentralization. You're trusting someone else's server to show you the right content.
With Local Node:
✅ No intermediaries — Direct connection to Ethereum
✅ Nothing hidden — Verify all data cryptographically
✅ Always accessible — Can't be blocked or shut down
✅ You're in control — Your node, your data
💝 Open Source & Free Forever
Local Node is licensed under GPL-3.0-only. Free to use, free to modify, free to share.
🎉 Ready to Browse the Decentralized Web?
⬇️ Download Local Node
Available for:
- 🍎 macOS (Apple Silicon)
- 🐧 Linux (x64 & ARM64)
🔧 Local Node uses Helios (Ethereum light client), ENS (domain resolution), and IPFS (content storage). All open source technologies.