PulseChain - EVM Layer 1 Documentation
Complete guide to PulseChain integration with Dwellir RPC. Learn how to build on PulseChain, access JSON-RPC methods, and optimize your dApp performance.
PulseChain RPC
With Dwellir, you get access to our global PulseChain 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 PulseChain?
PulseChain is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain offering low transaction fees and energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus. It features a full-state fork of Ethereum with native token duplication:
High Performance
- 3-second block times - Fast transaction confirmations
- 4x higher throughput than Ethereum
- Low gas fees - Significantly cheaper than Ethereum mainnet
Robust Security
- Proof-of-Stake consensus - Energy-efficient validation
- 33 rotating validators - Decentralized network security
- Slashing mechanisms - Economic security guarantees
Growing Ecosystem
- Full Ethereum fork - All Ethereum state duplicated at launch
- Native asset duplication - PRC-20 token system
- EVM compatibility - Seamless migration for Ethereum dApps
Quick Start with PulseChain
Connect to PulseChain in seconds with Dwellir's optimized endpoints:
curl -sS -X POST https://api-pulse-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-pulse-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>');const latest = await provider.getBlockNumber();console.log('block', latest);import requestsurl = 'https://api-pulse-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-pulse-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 | 369 | Mainnet |
| Block Time | 3 seconds | Average |
| Gas Token | PLS | Native token |
| RPC Standard | Ethereum | JSON-RPC 2.0 |
API Reference
PulseChain supports the full Ethereum JSON-RPC API specification. Access all standard methods for EVM-compatible development.
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');
}
return receipt;
}Gas Optimization
Optimize gas costs on PulseChain:
// Estimate gas for transaction
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
// Get current gas price
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
// Calculate total cost in PLS
const totalCost = gasEstimate * gasPrice;
console.log('Transaction cost:', totalCost.toString(), 'PLS');Event Filtering
Efficiently query contract events:
// Query events with automatic retry and pagination
async function getEvents(contract, eventName, fromBlock = 0) {
const filter = contract.filters[eventName]();
const events = [];
const batchSize = 2000; // PulseChain recommended batch size
const currentBlock = await provider.getBlockNumber();
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 PulseChainProvider {
static instance = null;
static getInstance() {
if (!this.instance) {
this.instance = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-pulse-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"
PulseChain transactions require PLS for gas fees:
// Check balance before sending transaction
const balance = await provider.getBalance(address);
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
const totalRequired = gasEstimate * gasPrice + tx.value;
if (balance < totalRequired) {
throw new Error(`Need ${totalRequired - balance} more PLS`);
}Error: "Transaction underpriced"
PulseChain uses EIP-1559 pricing. Always use dynamic gas pricing:
// 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;
}
}
}
}Migration Guide
From Ethereum Mainnet
Moving from Ethereum to PulseChain requires minimal changes:
// Before (Ethereum)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://eth-rpc.example.com');
// After (PulseChain)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-pulse-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
// Smart contracts work identically
// Same tooling and libraries
// Note: Different chain ID (369)
// Note: PLS gas token instead of ETH
// Note: Separate block numbersResources & Tools
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Related Reading
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eth_coinbase
Check the legacy eth_coinbase compatibility method on Polygon. Public endpoints may return an address, `unimplemented`, or another unsupported-method response depending on the client.
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Pulsechain. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.

