Scalable sidechain solution for Ethereum dApps
Access Polygon Mainnet through our unified RPC API with 81 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.
Daily in-sync status by provider over 30 days for this chain.
Daily replay correctness by provider over 30 days for this chain.
Method | Usage | Providers | Price | Latency (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eth_getBlockByNumber | High | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 77ms 68ms |
eth_call | Medium | 13 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 8ms 57ms |
eth_chainId | Medium | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 6ms 13ms |
eth_getLogs | Medium | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 200ms 67ms |
eth_blockNumber | Medium | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 7ms 13ms |
eth_getTransactionReceipt | Medium | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 7ms 50ms |
eth_getTransactionByHash | Medium | 14 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 11ms 45ms |
eth_gasPrice | Medium | 13 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 13ms 60ms |
eth_maxPriorityFeePerGas | Medium | 12 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 11ms 58ms |
eth_getCode | Medium | 13 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 12ms 39ms |
Polygon Mainnet is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, designed to enhance transaction throughput and reduce costs. It operates as a sidechain, processing transactions parallel to the Ethereum mainnet, thereby alleviating congestion and improving scalability. The network employs a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, where validators stake POL tokens to secure the network and validate transactions. Validators are selected based on their stake and performance, earning transaction fees and staking rewards.
Developed by Polygon Labs, the network was launched in 2017 under the name Matic Network and rebranded to Polygon in 2021. Its native token, POL, is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance within the network. Polygon Mainnet supports various decentralized applications (dApps), including those in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and gaming sectors.
The network offers high scalability, low transaction fees, and compatibility with Ethereum's tools and smart contracts, making it a favorable platform for developers seeking to build and deploy dApps efficiently.
