Step by Step: How to join the Ethereum 2.0 Testnet

A guide for non-technical users using the Prysm and Lighthouse client

General
This guide is designed for non-technical people. It focuses on Windows10 and MacOs and is an ongoing process, and it will be updated as we collect feedback and adapt to the most recent client changes!
Note: There are multiple ways to join the ETH2.0 Testnet by using different clients.
Requirements
Recommended: 8GB RAM, 100GB SSD, Metamask wallet installed  
Minimum: 4GB RAM, 20GB SSD, Metamask wallet installed
Before we start, it is recommended reading the glossary but not a requirement.
Start Staking
1. Prysm Client by Prysmatic Labs - Discord channel​
​Windows​
2. Lighthouse Client by Sigma Prime - Discord channel​
​macos​
​Run a Goerli node (ETH1) & beaconnode (ETH2)​

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Step by Step: How to join the Ethereum 2.0 Testnet

General

Requirements

Start Staking

1. Prysm Client by Prysmatic Labs - Discord channel​

2. Lighthouse Client by Sigma Prime - Discord channel​

1. Prysm Client by Prysmatic Labs - Discord channel

2. Lighthouse Client by Sigma Prime - Discord channel