Ethereum RPC with Dwellir
Ethereum RPC endpoints for Mainnet and Sepolia; EVM JSON-RPC quickstarts for curl, ethers.js, viem, and web3.py
Ethereum RPC
With Dwellir, you get access to our global Ethereum 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 Ethereum?
Ethereum is the original and most established smart contract platform, offering unparalleled security, decentralization, and ecosystem support:
Unmatched Security
- Longest-running proof-of-stake network - Battle-tested since 2015, secured by PoS since 2022
- $100B+ in value secured - Highest total value locked across all chains
- 10,000+ validators - Maximally decentralized consensus mechanism
Largest Ecosystem
- 3,000+ dApps - Richest application ecosystem in web3
- $50B+ DeFi TVL - Largest decentralized finance ecosystem
- Major institutions - Direct integration by Fortune 500 companies
Developer Excellence
- EVM standard - Reference implementation for smart contract execution
- Mature tooling - Best-in-class development frameworks and libraries
- Network effects - Largest community of developers and users
Quick Start with Ethereum
Connect to Ethereum in seconds with Dwellir's optimized endpoints:
curl -sS -X POST https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots> \ -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-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>');const latest = await provider.getBlockNumber();console.log('block', latest);import requestsurl = 'https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>'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-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>" 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 | 1 | Mainnet |
| Block Time | 12 seconds | Average |
| Gas Token | ETH | Native token |
| RPC Standard | Ethereum | JSON-RPC 2.0 |
API Reference
Ethereum supports the full Ethereum JSON-RPC API specification.
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);
// Check transaction status
if (receipt.status === 1) {
console.log('Transaction successful');
} else {
console.log('Transaction failed');
}
return receipt;
}Gas Optimization
Optimize gas costs on Ethereum mainnet:
// Get current fee data (EIP-1559)
const feeData = await provider.getFeeData();
// Estimate gas for transaction
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
// Calculate total cost
const totalCost = gasEstimate * feeData.gasPrice;
console.log('Estimated cost:', totalCost);Event Filtering
Efficiently query contract events with proper pagination:
// Query events with automatic retry and pagination
async function getEvents(contract, eventName, fromBlock = 0) {
const filter = contract.filters[eventName]();
const events = [];
const batchSize = 2000; // Recommended batch size
const latestBlock = await provider.getBlockNumber();
for (let i = fromBlock; i <= latestBlock; i += batchSize) {
const toBlock = Math.min(i + batchSize - 1, latestBlock);
const batch = await contract.queryFilter(filter, i, toBlock);
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 EthereumProvider {
static instance = null;
static getInstance() {
if (!this.instance) {
this.instance = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
}
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: "Insufficient funds for gas"
Ethereum transactions require ETH for gas fees:
// Always account for gas in balance checks
const balance = await provider.getBalance(address);
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
const gasLimit = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
const gasCost = gasPrice * gasLimit;
if (balance < (tx.value + gasCost)) {
throw new Error(`Need ${(tx.value + gasCost) - balance} more wei`);
}Error: "Transaction underpriced"
Use current market gas prices:
// Get current fee data
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;
}
}
}
}Smoke Tests
Test Connection with cURL
# Test Ethereum mainnet
curl -X POST https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'
# Test Ethereum Sepolia
curl -X POST https://api-ethereum-sepolia.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'Test with Ethers.js
// Test mainnet connection
const mainnetProvider = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
const blockNumber = await mainnetProvider.getBlockNumber();
const network = await mainnetProvider.getNetwork();
console.log('Block number:', blockNumber);
console.log('Chain ID:', network.chainId); // Should be 1nTest with Web3.py
from web3 import Web3
# Test connection
web3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider(
'https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
))
print('Connected:', web3.is_connected())
print('Chain ID:', web3.eth.chain_id) # Should be 1
print('Block number:', web3.eth.block_number)Migration Guide
Migrating to Dwellir
Replace your existing RPC endpoint with Dwellir:
// Before
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://other-provider.com');
// After
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-ethereum-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
// All existing code works identically
// Same JSON-RPC methods supported
// Same response formats
// Note: Update your API endpoint URL
// Note: Add your Dwellir API keyResources & Tools
Official Resources
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- Email: support@dwellir.com
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rpc_methods
List all available RPC methods on Enjin. Essential for API discovery, capability detection, and building dynamic tooling for Substrate-based chains.
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Ethereum. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.

