Avalanche - High-Performance Blockchain Platform
Complete guide to Avalanche C-Chain integration with Dwellir RPC. Learn how to build on Avalanche, access JSON-RPC methods, and leverage sub-second finality.
Avalanche RPC
With Dwellir, you get access to our global Avalanche network which always routes your API requests to the nearest available location, ensuring low latency and the fastest speeds.
Get your API keyWhy Build on Avalanche?
Avalanche is a high-performance blockchain platform that delivers sub-second finality and supports custom blockchain networks. Built on the innovative Avalanche consensus mechanism, it offers:
Lightning Fast Performance
- Sub-second finality - Transactions confirm in under 1 second
- 4,500+ TPS - Industry-leading throughput capacity
- Low fees - Cost-effective transactions with predictable pricing
Unique Three-Chain Architecture
- X-Chain - Exchange Chain for asset creation and trading
- P-Chain - Platform Chain for validator coordination and subnets
- C-Chain - Contract Chain for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts
Enterprise Security
- Avalanche Consensus - Novel consensus protocol with strong safety guarantees
- Validator Network - Decentralized network of validators securing the platform
- Battle-tested - Processing millions of transactions since mainnet launch
Thriving Ecosystem
- 400+ projects - Growing DeFi, Gaming, and NFT ecosystem
- EVM Compatible - Full Ethereum compatibility on C-Chain
- Subnet Support - Create custom blockchain networks
Quick Start with Avalanche C-Chain
Connect to Avalanche C-Chain in seconds with Dwellir's optimized endpoints:
curl -sS -X POST https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>/ext/bc/C/rpc \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'import { JsonRpcProvider } from 'ethers';const provider = new JsonRpcProvider( 'https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>/ext/bc/C/rpc');const latest = await provider.getBlockNumber();console.log('block', latest);import requestsurl = 'https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>/ext/bc/C/rpc'payload = { 'jsonrpc': '2.0', 'id': 1, 'method': 'eth_blockNumber', 'params': []}resp = requests.post(url, json=payload)print(resp.json())package mainimport ( "bytes" "fmt" "io" "net/http")func main() { url := "https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>/ext/bc/C/rpc" payload := []byte(`{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[]}`) resp, err := http.Post(url, "application/json", bytes.NewBuffer(payload)) if err != nil { panic(err) } defer resp.Body.Close() body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body) fmt.Println(string(body))}Installation & Setup
Network Information
| Parameter | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chain ID | 43114 | Mainnet |
| Block Time | 2 seconds | Average |
| Gas Token | AVAX | Native token |
| RPC Standard | Ethereum | JSON-RPC 2.0 |
API Reference
Avalanche C-Chain supports the full Ethereum JSON-RPC API specification with sub-second finality and high throughput.
Common Integration Patterns
Transaction Monitoring
Monitor pending and confirmed transactions efficiently:
// Watch for transaction confirmation
async function waitForTransaction(txHash) {
const receipt = await provider.waitForTransaction(txHash, 1);
// Avalanche specific: Fast finality means quick confirmations
console.log('Transaction confirmed in block:', receipt.blockNumber);
return receipt;
}Fast Finality Optimization
Leverage Avalanche's sub-second finality:
// Avalanche transactions finalize quickly
async function fastConfirmation(txHash) {
const receipt = await provider.waitForTransaction(txHash, 1);
// On Avalanche, 1 confirmation is typically sufficient
if (receipt.blockNumber) {
console.log('Transaction finalized with 1 confirmation');
return receipt;
}
}Event Filtering
Efficiently query contract events:
// Query events with optimal batch size for Avalanche
async function getEvents(contract, eventName, fromBlock = 0) {
const filter = contract.filters[eventName]();
const events = [];
const batchSize = 5000; // Avalanche recommended batch size
for (let i = fromBlock; i <= currentBlock; i += batchSize) {
const batch = await contract.queryFilter(
filter,
i,
Math.min(i + batchSize - 1, currentBlock)
);
events.push(...batch);
}
return events;
}Performance Best Practices
1. Batch Requests
Combine multiple RPC calls for optimal performance:
const batch = [
{ method: 'eth_blockNumber', params: [] },
{ method: 'eth_gasPrice', params: [] },
{ method: 'eth_getBalance', params: [address, 'latest'] }
];
const results = await provider.send(batch);2. Connection Pooling
Reuse provider instances to minimize connection overhead:
// Singleton pattern for provider
class AvalancheProvider {
static instance = null;
static getInstance() {
if (!this.instance) {
this.instance = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY/ext/bc/C/rpc'
);
}
return this.instance;
}
}3. Smart Caching
Cache immutable data to reduce API calls:
const cache = new Map();
async function getCachedBlockData(blockNumber) {
const key = `block_${blockNumber}`;
if (!cache.has(key)) {
const block = await provider.getBlock(blockNumber);
cache.set(key, block);
}
return cache.get(key);
}Troubleshooting Common Issues
Error: "Gas required exceeds allowance"
Avalanche uses dynamic gas pricing. Always estimate gas properly:
// Get current fee data
const feeData = await provider.getFeeData();
const tx = {
to: recipient,
value: amount,
maxFeePerGas: feeData.maxFeePerGas,
maxPriorityFeePerGas: feeData.maxPriorityFeePerGas,
gasLimit: await provider.estimateGas({
to: recipient,
value: amount
})
};Error: "Transaction underpriced"
Avalanche uses EIP-1559 pricing. Use dynamic gas pricing:
// Get current network conditions
const feeData = await provider.getFeeData();
const tx = {
to: recipient,
value: amount,
maxFeePerGas: feeData.maxFeePerGas,
maxPriorityFeePerGas: feeData.maxPriorityFeePerGas,
gasLimit: 21000n
};Error: "Rate limit exceeded"
Implement exponential backoff for resilient applications:
async function callWithRetry(fn, maxRetries = 3) {
for (let i = 0; i < maxRetries; i++) {
try {
return await fn();
} catch (error) {
if (error.code === 429 && i < maxRetries - 1) {
await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 2 ** i * 1000));
} else {
throw error;
}
}
}
}Migration Guide
From Ethereum Mainnet
Moving from L1 to Avalanche C-Chain is seamless:
// Before (Ethereum)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://eth-rpc.example.com');
// After (Avalanche)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-avalanche-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY/ext/bc/C/rpc'
);
// Smart contracts work identically
// Same tooling and libraries
// Native token is AVAX instead of ETH
// Note: Different chain ID (43114)
// Note: Much faster finality (~1 second)From Other EVM Chains
Avalanche C-Chain is fully EVM compatible:
// Same contract deployment process
const contractFactory = new ContractFactory(abi, bytecode, signer);
const contract = await contractFactory.deploy(...constructorArgs);
// Wait for deployment (much faster on Avalanche)
await contract.waitForDeployment();Resources & Tools
Official Resources
Developer Tools
Ecosystem
- DeFi Llama - Track Avalanche DeFi
- Avalanche Website - Discover projects and ecosystem
- Subnets - Custom blockchain networks
Need Help?
- Email: support@dwellir.com
- Docs: You're here!
- Dashboard: dashboard.dwellir.com
Related Reading
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eth_coinbase
Check the legacy eth_coinbase compatibility method on Astar. Public endpoints may return an address, `unimplemented`, or another unsupported-method response depending on the client.
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Avalanche. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.

