Coinbase Diversifies Ethereum Client Usage to Reduce Reliance on Geth
• Coinbase adding support for Nethermind and Erigon Ethereum clients to diversify from reliance on Geth client • Aims to evenly distribute usage between Geth, Nethermind, and Erigon long-term to reduce concentration risks • Comes after Nethermind bug last month knocked out 8% of validators, highlighting risks of over-reliance on Geth • Coinbase working to reduce risks and improve client diversity on Ethereum blockchain • Will migrate about half validators to Nethermind over next month as part of distribution effort