Base
Efficient Layer 2 scaling for Ethereum
Access Base through our unified RPC API with 80 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 Base 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(80)
Method | Usage | Providers | Price | Latency (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eth_call | High | 18 | $3.00/M $7.31/M | 45ms 24ms |
eth_getBlockByNumber | High | 18 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 15ms 33ms |
eth_gasPrice | Medium | 17 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 21ms 34ms |
eth_simulateV1 | Medium | 2 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 3ms 26ms |
eth_blockNumber | Medium | 18 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 27ms |
eth_getCode | Medium | 17 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 37ms 22ms |
eth_chainId | Medium | 18 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 13ms 31ms |
eth_maxPriorityFeePerGas | Medium | 12 | $3.00/M $12.29/M | 67ms 8ms |
eth_getBlockByHash | Medium | 18 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 67ms 124ms |
eth_getLogs | Medium | 16 | $3.85/M $14.48/M | 21ms 7ms |
About Base
Base is a Layer 2 scaling solution developed by Coinbase, launched in August 2023, designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum blockchain. It utilizes Optimistic Rollups to process transactions off-chain, aggregating multiple transactions into a single batch that is periodically submitted to the Ethereum mainnet for final settlement. This approach significantly increases transaction throughput and reduces costs while maintaining the security and decentralization of Ethereum.
Base is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to deploy existing Ethereum-based smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) with minimal modifications. This compatibility ensures a seamless transition for developers and leverages Ethereum's extensive ecosystem of tools and libraries.
The network's native currency is Ether (ETH), and it operates with 18 decimal places. Base does not have its own native token, aiming to keep the ecosystem closely aligned with Ethereum and reduce the complexity associated with additional tokens.
Base's ecosystem supports a wide range of decentralized applications, including decentralized exchanges (DEXs), DeFi platforms, and NFT marketplaces. Notable projects integrated into the Base ecosystem include Uniswap and Aave, contributing to its rapid growth and adoption.