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RPC guides and field notes on blockchain infrastructure.

Hands-on RPC tutorials, provider comparisons and infrastructure deep-dives from the team building BoltRPC.

Decentralized RPC vs Dedicated RPC: Which to Choose
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Decentralized RPC vs Dedicated RPC: Which to Choose

Decentralized RPC networks vs dedicated providers: latency consistency, accountability, cost. An operator's honest guide to choosing for production.

· 14 min read · BoltRPC Team
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RPC Rate Limits Explained (and How to Design Around Them)
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RPC Rate Limits Explained (and How to Design Around Them)

What RPC rate limits are, why you hit 429 errors, plus how to design around them: batching, caching, quota models.

11 min read
How BoltRPC Request Units Work: Weights & Costs
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How BoltRPC Request Units Work: Weights & Costs

How BoltRPC calculates RPC costs: fixed method weights, full RU table, worked examples per plan, tips to reduce usage. Transparent pricing, no surprises.

14 min read
Load Balancing for Blockchain RPC: Strategies & Failover (2026)
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Load Balancing for Blockchain RPC: Strategies & Failover (2026)

How to implement load balancing for blockchain RPC: round-robin, latency-based and method-based routing, failover, provider vs app-level strategies.

9 min read
BNB Chain RPC: Endpoints, Setup & Rate Limits (2026)
BNB Chain

BNB Chain RPC: Endpoints, Setup & Rate Limits (2026)

Working BNB Chain RPC endpoints with ethers.js and Web3.py setup, rate limits, PoSA quirks, and how to get a dedicated BSC endpoint with a free 2-week trial.

10 min read
Ethereum Beacon Chain API: Endpoints + Examples (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum Beacon Chain API: Endpoints + Examples (2026)

Query the Beacon Chain REST API: validator status, finality checkpoints, sync committees. Copy-paste curl, JavaScript and Python examples that work in 2026.

8 min read
Polygon Amoy RPC: Endpoint, Chain ID 80002 & Faucets
Polygon

Polygon Amoy RPC: Endpoint, Chain ID 80002 & Faucets

Polygon Amoy testnet RPC endpoint, chain ID 80002, MetaMask setup, working faucets, plus ethers.js and Web3.py examples to deploy your first contract today.

6 min read
Compute Units vs Request Units: RPC Pricing Explained
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Compute Units vs Request Units: RPC Pricing Explained

Why 1M requests can cost 3x more on compute-unit pricing: method weights, DeFi workload math, and how fixed request units keep costs predictable.

8 min read
How to Build a DeFi Price Feed Using RPC: eth_call Patterns (2026)
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How to Build a DeFi Price Feed Using RPC: eth_call Patterns (2026)

Read real-time token prices from Uniswap, Chainlink and Curve directly via RPC using eth_call. Includes caching strategy, multi-source aggregation and production patterns.

8 min read
How to Check ERC-20 Balances & Token Data via RPC (2026)
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How to Check ERC-20 Balances & Token Data via RPC (2026)

How to check ERC-20 token balances, allowances, transfer history, approvals directly via RPC using ethers.js. Covers Multicall3 batching, event indexing, production patterns.

7 min read
Production eth_getLogs Pipeline: Index Events at Scale
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Production eth_getLogs Pipeline: Index Events at Scale

Build a production-grade eth_getLogs pipeline: chunking, deduplication, reorg handling, retry logic, and storage patterns for indexing events at scale.

8 min read
viem Custom RPC: Transports, Fallbacks & wagmi Setup
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viem Custom RPC: Transports, Fallbacks & wagmi Setup

Point viem at any custom RPC in three lines: http and webSocket transports, fallback chains, wagmi config and multi-chain clients, with copy-paste code.

6 min read
MEV Bots and RPC: Infrastructure Requirements for Searchers (2026)
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MEV Bots and RPC: Infrastructure Requirements for Searchers (2026)

RPC infrastructure MEV searchers need: latency, mempool access, Flashbots endpoints, WebSocket patterns, and provider selection criteria.

7 min read
How to Monitor Smart Contract Events in Production
Smart Contracts

How to Monitor Smart Contract Events in Production

Build a production-grade smart contract event monitor using ethers.js WebSocket subscriptions. Covers reconnection logic, missed event recovery, multi-contract monitoring and alerting.

7 min read
How to Read NFT Data from the Blockchain via RPC (2026)
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How to Read NFT Data from the Blockchain via RPC (2026)

Read NFT ownership, metadata, transfer history directly via RPC using ethers.js. Covers ERC-721 and ERC-1155 patterns, tokenURI, batch ownership checks, event indexing.

8 min read
RPC API Key Security: Best Practices for Production
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RPC API Key Security: Best Practices for Production

How to protect your blockchain RPC API keys in production. Covers environment variables, backend proxies, IP whitelisting, key rotation and what happens when a key is compromised.

8 min read
The Graph vs Direct RPC: When to Use Each for Blockchain Data
The Graph

The Graph vs Direct RPC: When to Use Each for Blockchain Data

The Graph and direct RPC endpoints solve different problems. When to use each, when to combine them, how to decide from your app's data requirements.

9 min read
web3.js vs ethers.js: Which Library Should You Use in 2026?
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web3.js vs ethers.js: Which Library Should You Use in 2026?

Compare web3.js and ethers.js for Ethereum development. Covers bundle size, API design, TypeScript support, ethers.js v6 changes plus which to choose for your project.

7 min read
Ethereum WebSocket Events with ethers.js v6 (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum WebSocket Events with ethers.js v6 (2026)

Real-time Ethereum event listening with ethers.js v6 and WebSocket. Covers contract events, new block subscriptions, log filters, reconnection handling and production patterns.

8 min read
How to Choose a Blockchain RPC Provider (2026): 7 Factors
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How to Choose a Blockchain RPC Provider (2026): 7 Factors

7 factors that separate reliable RPC providers from outages: pricing, latency, chain coverage, support. Includes an evaluation checklist.

8 min read
Multi-Chain RPC: Connect Your dApp to Every Chain (2026)
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Multi-Chain RPC: Connect Your dApp to Every Chain (2026)

Building on more than one chain? How to manage multi-chain RPC endpoints with one API key, avoid common pitfalls, keep your infrastructure simple as you scale.

7 min read
Optimizing RPC Calls for DeFi: Multicall, Caching and Batch Strategies
DeFi

Optimizing RPC Calls for DeFi: Multicall, Caching and Batch Strategies

How to dramatically reduce RPC call volume in DeFi applications using Multicall3, response caching, batch requests and WebSocket subscriptions instead of polling.

10 min read
RPC Failover: How to Build Reliable Blockchain Infrastructure
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RPC Failover: How to Build Reliable Blockchain Infrastructure

How to implement RPC failover for your dApp using ethers.js FallbackProvider, health checks, circuit breakers and multi-provider strategies. Prevent downtime before it happens.

8 min read
Run Your Own Ethereum Node vs RPC Provider (2026)
Ethereum

Run Your Own Ethereum Node vs RPC Provider (2026)

Real cost breakdown: running your own Ethereum node vs using an RPC provider. Hardware, maintenance, syncing time, and when each makes sense. Updated 2026.

9 min read
WebSocket vs HTTP for Blockchain RPC: When to Use Each (2026)
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WebSocket vs HTTP for Blockchain RPC: When to Use Each (2026)

WebSocket or HTTP for your RPC calls? Learn when to use each for DeFi, trading bots, wallet apps, with real code examples. Blockchain-first guide.

8 min read
gRPC vs JSON-RPC: The Real Differences for Web3 Devs
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gRPC vs JSON-RPC: The Real Differences for Web3 Devs

gRPC vs JSON-RPC compared: how each protocol works, real performance differences, and why every blockchain node speaks JSON-RPC while gRPC rules microservices.

10 min read
RPC vs REST: The Complete Comparison (Plus Why Blockchain Uses RPC)
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RPC vs REST: The Complete Comparison (Plus Why Blockchain Uses RPC)

RPC vs REST explained for developers. How each works, when to use each, side-by-side code examples plus why every blockchain on earth runs on RPC, not REST.

9 min read
How to Improve RPC Reliability for Web3 dApps (2026 Production Guide)
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How to Improve RPC Reliability for Web3 dApps (2026 Production Guide)

Production framework for RPC reliability in Web3 dApps: multi-provider failover, retry logic, monitoring, and the latency thresholds that matter.

15 min read
Shared vs Dedicated RPC Nodes: When to Upgrade (2026 Decision Guide)
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Shared vs Dedicated RPC Nodes: When to Upgrade (2026 Decision Guide)

When to upgrade from shared to dedicated RPC nodes: a decision framework with cost math, latency thresholds, real triggers for production teams.

13 min read
Enjin RPC Guide: Matrix & Relay Chain (2026)
Enjin

Enjin RPC Guide: Matrix & Relay Chain (2026)

Enjin RPC guide: Matrix and Relay Chain endpoints, Polkadot.js, Substrate methods, NFT queries, gaming patterns, and production issues.

13 min read
Ethereum Hoodi Beacon Chain API Guide (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum Hoodi Beacon Chain API Guide (2026)

Connect to the Ethereum Hoodi Beacon Chain REST API: validator lifecycle testing, finality checkpoints, staking workflows, curl and JavaScript examples.

7 min read
Ethereum Sepolia Beacon Chain API Guide (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum Sepolia Beacon Chain API Guide (2026)

Connect to the Ethereum Sepolia Beacon Chain REST API. Covers testnet withdrawal testing, validator queries, finality checkpoints, curl and JavaScript examples.

6 min read
Ethereum Sepolia Testnet RPC Guide: Endpoints & Setup (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum Sepolia Testnet RPC Guide: Endpoints & Setup (2026)

Connect to Ethereum Sepolia with ethers.js, viem, Web3.py, and curl. Chain ID, endpoints, contract deployment, CI/CD, and common issues.

6 min read
ApeChain RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Methods (2026)
ApeChain

ApeChain RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Methods (2026)

Complete ApeChain RPC guide covering public endpoints, ethers.js, Web3.py, curl examples, AnyTrust architecture, NFT mint traffic, production patterns.

9 min read
Arbitrum RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)
Arbitrum

Arbitrum RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)

Arbitrum RPC guide: HTTP vs WebSocket, Arbitrum-specific methods, ethers.js setup, common issues, how to choose a reliable provider.

12 min read
Moonbeam RPC Endpoints & Methods Guide (2026)
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Moonbeam RPC Endpoints & Methods Guide (2026)

Complete Moonbeam RPC guide covering public endpoints, ethers.js, Web3.py, curl examples, XCM cross-chain methods, Moonbeam-specific API, production patterns.

9 min read
Moonriver RPC Endpoints & Methods Guide (2026)
Moonriver

Moonriver RPC Endpoints & Methods Guide (2026)

Complete Moonriver RPC guide covering public endpoints, ethers.js, Web3.py, curl examples, Moonbeam canary network deployment patterns, production issues.

8 min read
Polygon RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)
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Polygon RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)

2026 Polygon RPC guide: connect with ethers.js and Web3.py, key JSON-RPC methods, common issues, and how to choose a reliable provider.

8 min read
Solana RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)
Solana

Solana RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)

2026 Solana RPC guide: connect with @solana/web3.js, core methods, commitment levels, and patterns for reliable production apps.

12 min read
Sonic RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Methods (2026)
Sonic

Sonic RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Methods (2026)

Complete Sonic RPC guide covering public endpoints, ethers.js, Web3.py, curl examples, fast-block polling strategy, WebSocket subscriptions, production issues.

10 min read
What is a Smart Contract? A Developer's Guide (2026)
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What is a Smart Contract? A Developer's Guide (2026)

Smart contracts for developers in 2026: how they work, how you write them, interact via RPC, and their real production limitations.

9 min read
X Layer RPC Guide: Endpoints & Methods (2026)
XLayer

X Layer RPC Guide: Endpoints & Methods (2026)

Complete X Layer RPC guide covering public endpoints, ethers.js, Web3.py, curl examples, OKX zkEVM architecture, ZK proof finality, production patterns.

10 min read
Avalanche RPC Guide: C-Chain Endpoints & Providers (2026)
Avalanche

Avalanche RPC Guide: C-Chain Endpoints & Providers (2026)

Avalanche RPC guide: C-Chain vs X-Chain vs P-Chain, key JSON-RPC methods, ethers.js and Web3.py setup, Snowman consensus, provider selection.

8 min read
Base RPC Guide: Mainnet Endpoints, Connect & Build (2026)
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Base RPC Guide: Mainnet Endpoints, Connect & Build (2026)

How to connect to a Base mainnet RPC endpoint, use OP Stack methods, handle production issues, choose the right provider for your dApp or backend.

9 min read
Ethereum Hoodi Testnet RPC Guide (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum Hoodi Testnet RPC Guide (2026)

Connect to Ethereum Hoodi testnet with ethers.js, Web3.py, curl. Covers RPC methods, faucet links, smart contract testing workflow, common issues.

7 min read
Ethereum RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)
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Ethereum RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)

Ethereum RPC guide for developers: connect with ethers.js, Web3.py plus curl, key JSON-RPC methods, EIP-1559 fees, finality tags, production fixes.

9 min read
Linea RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)
Linea

Linea RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)

Technical guide to Linea RPC endpoints: ZK-EVM architecture, key JSON-RPC methods, ethers.js and Web3.py setup, provider selection for production.

9 min read
Optimism RPC Guide: Endpoints, Custom RPC & Providers (2026)
Optimism

Optimism RPC Guide: Endpoints, Custom RPC & Providers (2026)

Optimism RPC guide: custom endpoints, provider comparison, OP Stack methods, HTTP vs WebSocket, ethers.js setup, and production issues.

10 min read
Scroll RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Dedicated Nodes (2026)
Scroll

Scroll RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Dedicated Nodes (2026)

Scroll RPC guide: ethers.js, Web3.py, curl. ZK-EVM architecture, finality stages, L1 data fees, provider selection, and dedicated node options.

8 min read
Starknet RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)
Starknet

Starknet RPC Guide: Connect & Build (2026)

Starknet RPC guide for developers: connect with starknet.js, use core starknet_ methods, handle native account abstraction, avoid common migration mistakes.

8 min read
zkSync Era RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)
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zkSync Era RPC Guide: Endpoints, Providers & Setup (2026)

zkSync Era RPC guide: zks_ methods, ethers.js and Web3.py setup, account abstraction, Paymaster patterns, provider selection for production.

10 min read
Building a Liquidation Bot: RPC Requirements and Infrastructure Guide
DeFi

Building a Liquidation Bot: RPC Requirements and Infrastructure Guide

What RPC infrastructure a production liquidation bot needs — latency, mempool monitoring, health factor scanning, Flashbots submission and failover patterns for DeFi protocols.

7 min read
How to Connect to Ethereum with web3.py: RPC Configuration Guide
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How to Connect to Ethereum with web3.py: RPC Configuration Guide

Connect web3.py to a custom RPC endpoint. Covers HTTP and WebSocket providers, contract reads, event filtering, async support, and production configuration patterns.

6 min read
Ethereum JSON-RPC Methods: A Practical Guide (2026)
Ethereum

Ethereum JSON-RPC Methods: A Practical Guide (2026)

The Ethereum JSON-RPC API methods you will actually use. Covers eth_call, eth_getLogs, eth_getBalance, eth_sendRawTransaction and more with real code examples.

9 min read
How to Connect to Ethereum with ethers.js v6: Complete Guide
Ethereum

How to Connect to Ethereum with ethers.js v6: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to connecting to Ethereum using ethers.js v6. Covers HTTP provider, WebSocket provider, signing transactions, reading contracts and error handling.

7 min read
How to Handle RPC Errors in Web3: A Production Guide
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How to Handle RPC Errors in Web3: A Production Guide

Every RPC error your dApp will encounter and exactly how to handle each one. Covers ethers.js v6 error types, retry logic, transaction failure debugging and production patterns.

9 min read
What is a Blockchain Node? The Developer's Guide
Blockchain

What is a Blockchain Node? The Developer's Guide

What is a blockchain node? Developer guide to node types, RPC connections, and when to self-host vs use a managed RPC provider.

9 min read
What is JSON-RPC? A Developer's Guide (2026)
JSON-RPC

What is JSON-RPC? A Developer's Guide (2026)

JSON-RPC explained for blockchain developers. How it works, real code examples, common Ethereum methods, error handling plus why every Web3 app depends on it.

11 min read
What is Remote Procedure Call (RPC)? Complete Guide
RPC

What is Remote Procedure Call (RPC)? Complete Guide

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) explained: how it works, real examples, RPC vs REST, and why blockchain developers need reliable RPC infrastructure. Read the guide.

14 min read