RPC
The interface through which applications query blockchain nodes for data and submit transactions.
The interface through which applications query blockchain nodes for data and submit transactions.
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Sep 2026 · Wynik świeżości: 50%
What is RPC?
The interface through which applications query blockchain nodes for data and submit transactions.
- Category
- concept
- Type
- Authority Node
- Sources
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A node exposes JSON-RPC methods (eth_blockNumber, eth_getBalance, eth_sendRawTransaction, etc.) over HTTP or WebSocket. Wallets and apps configure an RPC endpoint (public or provider-hosted) to interact with a chain. Requests can read data
RPC is the fundamental plumbing of Web3 — every wallet and dapp depends on it. Public RPCs are free but rate-limited; provider RPCs (Alchemy, Infura) offer reliability and analytics. RPC censorship or outages can block users, making decentr
Knowledge Graph
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1. What Is an RPC
RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is the interface through which clients — wallets, dapps, bots — communicate with a blockchain node to read state or submit transactions. It is the standard Web3 API protocol.
2. How It Works
A node exposes JSON-RPC methods (eth_blockNumber, eth_getBalance, eth_sendRawTransaction, etc.) over HTTP or WebSocket. Wallets and apps configure an RPC endpoint (public or provider-hosted) to interact with a chain. Requests can read data (no fee) or submit signed transactions. RPC reliability and rate limits shape app behavior.
3. Why It Matters
RPC is the fundamental plumbing of Web3 — every wallet and dapp depends on it. Public RPCs are free but rate-limited; provider RPCs (Alchemy, Infura) offer reliability and analytics. RPC censorship or outages can block users, making decentralized RPC access an emerging priority.
4. Key Facts
- JSON-RPC over HTTP/WebSocket is the standard
- eth_sendRawTransaction broadcasts signed txs
- Public RPCs: cloudflare-eth, drpc.org, chain public endpoints
- Providers add indexing, tracing, and real-time streams
5. Related Concepts
- node-provider
- api-access
- full-node
- developer-sdk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RPC?
The interface through which applications query blockchain nodes for data and submit transactions.
How does RPC work?
RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is the interface through which clients — wallets, dapps, bots — communicate with a blockchain node to read state or submit transactions. It is the standard Web3 API protocol. A node exposes JSON-RPC methods (eth_blockNumber, eth_getBalance, eth_sendRawTransaction, etc.)
Why does RPC matter in Web3?
- api-access - full-node - developer-sdk