The download and installation steps are described in detail: 1.
Note that in the following example a specific version is downloaded however other versions are available which can be downloaded from .
A Hands-On Project Guide
The directory named geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5 will be created automatically with the tar command shown next: $ tar -zxvf geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5.tar This command will create a directory named geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5 and will extract the Geth binary and related files into that directory.
The Geth binary can be copied into /usr/bin or the appropriate path on Raspbian to make it available from anywhere in the operating system.
When the download is finished, the next step is to create the genesis block.
The same genesis block needs to be used that was created previously in , Ethereum Development Environment.
The genesis file can be copied from the other node on the network.
Alternatively, an entirely new genesis block can be generated.
Why This Matters for Blockchain Technology
Once the genesis.json file is copied onto the Raspberry Pi; the following command can be run to generate the genesis block.
It is important that the same genesis block is used that was generated previously otherwise the nodes will effectively be running on separate networks: $ ./geth init genesis.json This will show the output similar to the one shown in the following screenshot: Initialize genesis file 5.
After genesis block creation, there is a need to add peers to the network.
This can be achieved by creating a file named static-nodes.json, which contains the enode ID of the peer that geth on the Raspberry Pi will connect for syncing:
Key Points to Remember
- The download and installation steps are described in detail: 1.
- Note that in the following example a specific version is downloaded however other versions are available which can be downloaded from .
- The Geth binary can be copied into /usr/bin or the appropriate path on Raspbian to make it available from anywhere in the operating system.
- When the download is finished, the next step is to create the genesis block.
Going Deeper: Advanced Concepts
Raspberry Pi ARM platform. The download and installation steps are described in detail: 1. Geth download. Note that in the following example a specific version is downloaded however other versions are available which can be downloaded from . https://geth.ethereum.org/downloads/ We can use wget, to download the geth client images: $ wget https://gethstore.blob.core.windows.net/builds/geth-linux- arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5.tar.gz Other versions are also available, but it’s recommended that you download this version, as this is the one that has been used in examples . 2. Unzip and extract into a directory. The directory named geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5 will be created automatically with the tar command shown next: $ tar -zxvf geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5.tar This command will create a directory named geth-linux-arm7-1.5.6-2a609af5 and will extract the Geth binary and related files into that directory. The Geth binary can be copied into /usr/bin or the appropriate path on Raspbian to make it available from anywhere in the operating system. When the download is finished, the next step is to create the genesis block. 3. The same genesis block needs to be used that was created previously in , Ethereum Development
Environment. The genesis file can be copied from the other node on the network. This is shown in the following screenshot. Alternatively, an entirely new genesis block can be generated. “nonce”: “0x0000000000000042”, “timestamp”: “0x00”, “parentHash”: “0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000”, “extraData”: “0x00”, “gasLimit”: “0x8000000”, “difficulty”: “0x0400”, “mixhash”: “0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000”, “coinbase”: “0x3333333333333333333333333333333333333333”, “alloc”: { }, “config”: { “chainId”: 786, “homesteadBlock”: 0, “eip155Block”: 0, “eip158Block”: 0 4. Once the genesis.json file is copied onto the Raspberry Pi; the following command can be run to generate the genesis block. It is important that the same genesis block is used that was generated previously otherwise the nodes will effectively be running on separate networks: $ ./geth init genesis.json This will show the output similar to the one shown in the following screenshot: Initialize genesis file 5. After genesis block creation, there is a need to add peers to the network. This can be achieved by creating a file named static-nodes.json, which contains the enode ID of the peer that geth on the Raspberry Pi will connect for syncing:
Conclusion
Raspberry Pi ARM platform represents one of the many innovative layers that make blockchain technology so powerful and transformative. As distributed systems continue to evolve, a solid understanding of these core concepts becomes increasingly valuable — not just for developers, but for anyone building, investing in, or working alongside blockchain-powered systems.
Whether you are just starting your blockchain journey or deepening existing expertise, mastering these fundamentals gives you the tools to think clearly about decentralized systems and make smarter decisions in this rapidly evolving space.