# Introduction

Erigon is an efficient Ethereum implementation noted for its performance, modularity, and small disk footprint. Key features include modularity (for scalable RPC clusters), a BitTorrent solution for historical data, and OtterSync for quicker node synchronization. This makes it ideal for professionals needing performance, solo stakers on consumer hardware, and developers requiring a flexible, fast-syncing environment.

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## Additional Resources and Information

* **Releases**: see <https://github.com/erigontech/erigon/releases>.
* **Docker image releases**:
  * New Docker Image Repository: Erigon images are now available on Dockerhub repository [erigontech/erigon](https://hub.docker.com/r/erigontech/erigon).
  * Multi-Platform Support: The docker image is built for linux/amd64/v2 and linux/arm64 platforms using Debian Bookworm.


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