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🔌 RPC Providers

There are multiple RPC providers from which you can choose from. These providers will work as intermediaries to help you interact with the Avalanche network. You'll experience different latency levels depending on the provider's configurations. You can potentially use multiple providers for redundancy and balancing.

Mainnet RPC - Public API Server​

There is a public API server that allows developers to access the Avalanche network without having to run a node themselves. The public API server is actually several AvalancheGo nodes behind a load balancer to ensure high availability and high request throughput.

Using the Public API Nodes​

The public API server is at api.avax.network for Avalanche Mainnet and api.avax-test.network for Avalanche Fuji Testnet. To access a particular API, just append the relevant API endpoint, as documented here. Namely, use the following end points for each chain respectively:

HTTP​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc.
  • For X-Chain API, the URL is https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/X.
  • For P-Chain API, the URL is https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/P.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, use https://api.avax-test.network/ instead of https://api.avax.network/.

WebSocket​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is wss://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/ws.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is wss://api.avax-test.network/ext/bc/C/ws.

Supported APIs​

The public API server supports all the API endpoints that make sense to be available on a public-facing service, including APIs for the X-Chain, P-Chain, C-Chain, and full archival for the Primary Network. However, it doesn't support Index APIs, which includes the X-Chain API's getAddressTxs method.

For a full list of available APIs see here.

Limitations​

The public API only supports C-Chain WebSocket API calls for API methods that don't exist on the C-Chain's HTTP API.

For batched C-Chain requests on the public API node, the maximum number of items is 40. We're working on to support a larger batch size.

The maximum number of blocks to serve per getLogs request is 2048, which is set by api-max-blocks-per-request.

Sticky Sessions​

Requests to the public API server API are distributed by a load balancer to an individual node. As a result, consecutive requests may go to different nodes. That can cause issues for some use cases. For example, one node may think a given transaction is accepted, while for another node the transaction is still processing. To work around this, you can use 'sticky sessions', as documented here. This allows consecutive API calls to be routed to the same node.

If you're using AvalancheJS to access the public API, simply set the following in your code:

avalanche.setRequestConfig("withCredentials", true)

Availability​

Usage of public API nodes is free and available to everyone without any authentication or authorization. Rate limiting is present, but many of the API calls are cached, and the rate limits are quite high. If your app is running up against the limits, please contact us or try using a community RPC provider.

Support​

If you have questions, problems, or suggestions, join the official Avalanche Discord.

Community Providers​

Disclaimer

Provided for informational purposes only, without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind. None of this is as an endorsement by the Avalanche Foundation Limited, Ava Labs, Inc. or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates, nor is any of this investment or financial advice. Please review this Notice and conduct your own research to properly evaluate the risks and benefits of any project.

ANKR​

Mainnet​

  • Standard EVM API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche.
  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche-c. On ANKR the C-Chain API doesn't support standard EVM APIs. For that use the Standard EVM API.
  • For X-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche-x.
  • For P-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche-p.

Testnet (Fuji)​

  • Standard EVM API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche_fuji.
  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche_fuji-c. On ANKR the C-Chain API doesn't support standard EVM APIs. For that use the Standard EVM API.
  • For X-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche_fuji-x.
  • For P-Chain API, the URL is https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche_fuji-p.

Features:

  • Archive Data Included.
  • Automatic geo-routing across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Note: soft limited to 1 million daily requests per IP or referring domain. Batch calls limited to 1000.

Blast​

Blast supports the C-Chain, X-Chain, and P-Chain.

Mainnet​

HTTP​
  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint ETH, the URL is https://ava-mainnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/rpc
  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint AVAX, the URL is https://ava-mainnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/avax
  • For X-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://ava-mainnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/X
  • For P-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://ava-mainnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/P
Websockets​
  • For C-Chain WSS Endpoint, the URL is wss://ava-mainnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/ws

Testnet (Fuji)​

HTTP​
  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint ETH, the URL is https://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/rpc
  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint AVAX, the URL is https://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/avax
  • For X-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/X
  • For P-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/P
Websockets​
  • For C-Chain WSS Endpoint, the URL is wss://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/ws

BlockSpaces​

BlockSpaces supports the C-Chain.

HTTP​

  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint AVAX, the URL is https://web3endpoints.com/avax-mainnet

Chainstack​

Chainstack supports the C-Chain, X-Chain, P-Chain, and the Fuji Testnet.

Features:

  • Globally distributed infrastructure for optimal performance.
  • Crypto payments natively.
  • 24/7 customer support.

Mainnet​

HTTP​
  • For C-Chain API, the regional elastic node URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/C/rpc, and the global elastic node URL is https://avalanche-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/ext/bc/C/rpc/API_KEY
  • For X-Chain API, the regional elastic node URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/X, and the global elastic node URL is https://avalanche-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/ext/bc/X/API_KEY
  • For P-Chain API, the regional elastic node URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/P, and the global elastic node URL is https://avalanche-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/ext/P/API_KEY
Websockets​

Websockets are available for the C-chain and the X-chain.

  • For C-Chain API, the regional elastic node URL is wss://ws-nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/C/ws, and the global elastic node URL is wss://avalanche-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/ws/ext/bc/C/ws/API_KEY
  • For X-Chain API, the regional elastic node URL is wss://ws-nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/X/events, and the global elastic node URL is wss://avalanche-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/ws/ext/bc/X/events/API_KEY

Testnet (Fuji)​

HTTP​
  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/C/rpc
  • For X-Chain API, the URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/X
  • For P-Chain API, the URL is https://nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/P
Websockets​

Websockets are available for the C-chain and the X-chain.

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is wss://ws-nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/C/ws
  • For X-Chain API, the URL is wss://ws-nd-123-145-789.p2pify.com/API_KEY/ext/bc/X/events

DRPC​

DRPC supports the C-Chain.

Mainnet​

  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://avalanche.drpc.org

Testnet (Fuji)​

  • For C-Chain RPC Endpoint, the URL is https://avalanche-fuji.drpc.org

    Features:

  • Decentralized RPC nodes

  • Node balancing

  • Unlimited compute units per month on the free tier

  • On free-tier is available Websockets

GetBlock​

GetBlock currently only supports the C-Chain.

HTTP​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://avax.getblock.io/api_key/mainnet/ext/bc/C/ws?api_key=

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is https://avax.getblock.io/api_key/testnet/ext/bc/C/ws?api_key=.

Websockets​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is wss://avax.getblock.io/api_key/mainnet/ext/bc/C/ws?api_key=

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is wss://avax.getblock.io/api_key/testnet/ext/bc/C/ws?api_key=.

Infura​

Infura currently only supports the C-Chain.

HTTP​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://avalanche-mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR-API-KEY

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is https://avalanche-fuji.infura.io/v3/YOUR-API-KEY.

QuickNode​

QuickNode supports the X-Chain, P-Chain, C-Chain, and Index API.

HTTP​

  • The URL is http://sample-endpoint-name.network.quiknode.pro/token-goes-here/

Websockets​

  • The URL is wss://sample-endpoint-name.network.quiknode.pro/token-goes-here/

NOWNodes​

NOWNodes supports the X-Chain, P-Chain, C-Chain, and Blockbook.

Features:

  • Privacy oriented (non custodial, no KYC)
  • Dedicated access with no limits by request
  • Free starter plan
  • Technical guides

Mainnet​

RPC​

  • The URL is https://avalanche.nownodes.io/your-api-key

Blockbook​

  • The URL is https://avax-blockbook.nownodes.io/your-request

PublicNode by Allnodes​

PublicNode supports the C-Chain on the Mainnet.

Features:

  • Free
  • Privacy oriented
  • Globally distributed infrastructure on Allnodes
  • Optimized for speed and reliability - check our page for stats

Mainnet​

  • For C-Chain API, the URL is https://avalanche-c-chain.publicnode.com

Subnets RPC - Public API Servers​

Beam​

HTTP​

  • The URL is https://subnets.avax.network/beam/mainnet/rpc.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is https://subnets.avax.network/beam/testnet/rpc.

Websockets​

  • The URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/beam/mainnet/ws.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/beam/testnet/ws.

DeFi Kingdom (DFK)​

HTTP​

  • The URL is https://subnets.avax.network/defi-kingdoms/dfk-chain/rpc.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is https://subnets.avax.network/defi-kingdoms/dfk-chain-testnet/rpc.

Websockets​

  • The URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/defi-kingdoms/dfk-chain/ws.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/defi-kingdoms/dfk-chain-testnet/ws.

Dexalot​

HTTP​

  • The URL is https://subnets.avax.network/dexalot/mainnet/rpc.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is https://subnets.avax.network/dexalot/testnet/rpc.

Websockets​

  • The URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/dexalot/mainnet/ws.

Note: on Fuji Testnet, the URL is wss://subnets.avax.network/dexalot/testnet/ws.