Moonbeam
Cross-chain compatible Layer 1 for developers
Access Moonbeam through our unified RPC API with 68 supported methods. Benefit from intelligent routing across multiple providers, real-time node health monitoring, and optimized performance with economy and performance routing strategies. Get started with instant API access and transparent pricing.
This endpoint routes read requests to community-run public RPC nodes across multiple regions. Send transaction requests are routed to premium infrastructure for guaranteed delivery. Ideal for testing and development — no API key required.
Nodes in Sync (Lag Checks)
Daily in-sync status by provider over 30 days for this chain.
Node Correctness (Replay Checks)
Daily replay correctness by provider over 30 days for this chain.
WebSocket Notifications
Real-time subscriptions on Moonbeam are priced per million notifications, separate from the per-request pricing in the method table below.
All subscription types on this chain share the same per-notification price. Pricing as of October 2026.
Supported Methods(68)
Method | Usage | Providers | Price | Latency (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eth_getBlockByNumber | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 99ms 93ms |
eth_getBalance | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - - |
eth_blockNumber | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 95ms |
eth_call | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 170ms |
eth_gasPrice | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 21ms |
eth_chainId | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 41ms |
eth_getTransactionCount | Low | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - - |
eth_getLogs | Low | 5 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 122ms |
eth_getCode | Low | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - - |
eth_syncing | Low | 4 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 94ms 99ms |
About Moonbeam
Moonbeam is a Layer 1 blockchain network that launched as Polkadot's first parachain on January 11, 2022. It is designed to be fully compatible with Ethereum, enabling developers to deploy existing Solidity smart contracts and decentralized applications with minimal changes. This compatibility allows for seamless integration of Ethereum-based tools and dApp frontends.
As a parachain on Polkadot, Moonbeam benefits from shared security and cross-chain interoperability. This architecture facilitates the development of decentralized applications that can operate across multiple blockchains, leveraging the strengths of both Ethereum and Polkadot ecosystems.
The native currency of the Moonbeam network is Glimmer (GLMR), which is used for transaction fees and staking within the ecosystem. GLMR operates similarly to ETH on Ethereum, serving as the primary utility token for the network.
Moonbeam's architecture and interoperability features make it suitable for a wide range of decentralized applications, including those in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and gaming. Its ability to bridge multiple blockchain ecosystems positions it as a versatile platform for developers seeking to build cross-chain connected applications.