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Scroll - zkEVM Layer 2 Documentation

Complete guide to Scroll zkEVM integration with Dwellir RPC. Learn how to build on Scroll, access JSON-RPC methods, and optimize your dApp performance.

Scroll RPC

With Dwellir, you get access to our global Scroll network which always routes your API requests to the nearest available location, ensuring low latency and the fastest speeds.

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Why Build on Scroll?

Scroll is a zkRollup Layer 2 solution for Ethereum that maintains full EVM compatibility while leveraging zero-knowledge proofs for enhanced security and efficiency. Built by Ethereum developers for the Ethereum community, Scroll offers:

Zero-Knowledge Security

  • zkEVM technology - Native EVM compatibility with ZK proof verification
  • Ethereum-level security - Inherits L1 security guarantees through cryptographic proofs
  • Type 3 zkEVM - Bytecode-compatible with plans to evolve to Type 1

Developer-First Experience

  • Seamless migration - Existing Ethereum dApps work without code changes
  • Native tooling support - Hardhat, Remix, MetaMask, and all Ethereum tools
  • 100+ ecosystem projects - Growing DeFi and Web3 application ecosystem

Cost-Effective Scaling

  • Dramatically lower fees - Orders of magnitude cheaper than Ethereum L1
  • $281M+ TVL - Strong and growing total value locked
  • 119M+ transactions - Proven at scale with millions of transactions processed

Quick Start with Scroll

Connect to Scroll in seconds with Dwellir's optimized endpoints:

Scroll RPC Endpoints
HTTPS
curl -sS -X POST https://api-scroll-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-scroll-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>');const latest = await provider.getBlockNumber();console.log('block', latest);
import requestsurl = 'https://api-scroll-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-scroll-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

ParameterValueDetails
Chain ID534352Mainnet
Gas TokenETHNative token
RPC StandardEthereumJSON-RPC 2.0
ConsensuszkRollupZero-Knowledge

API Reference

Scroll supports the full Ethereum JSON-RPC API specification. Access all standard methods with zkEVM compatibility.

Common Integration Patterns

Transaction Monitoring

Monitor pending and confirmed transactions efficiently:

JavaScript
// Watch for transaction confirmation
async function waitForTransaction(txHash) {
  const receipt = await provider.waitForTransaction(txHash, 1);

  // Check transaction success
  if (receipt.status === 1) {
    console.log('Transaction confirmed:', receipt.transactionHash);
    console.log('Gas used:', receipt.gasUsed.toString());
  }

  return receipt;
}

Gas Optimization

Optimize gas costs on Scroll zkEVM:

JavaScript
// Get current fee data for EIP-1559 transactions
const feeData = await provider.getFeeData();

// Estimate gas for transaction
const gasLimit = await provider.estimateGas({
  to: recipient,
  value: ethers.parseEther("0.1"),
  data: "0x"
});

// Calculate total transaction cost
const maxFee = feeData.maxFeePerGas * gasLimit;
console.log('Max transaction cost:', ethers.formatEther(maxFee), 'ETH');

Event Filtering

Efficiently query contract events:

JavaScript
// 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 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:

JavaScript
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:

JavaScript
// Singleton pattern for provider
class ScrollProvider {
  static instance = null;

  static getInstance() {
    if (!this.instance) {
      this.instance = new JsonRpcProvider(
        'https://api-scroll-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
      );
    }
    return this.instance;
  }
}

3. Smart Caching

Cache immutable data to reduce API calls:

JavaScript
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: "Wrong chain ID"

Scroll uses chain ID 534352. Ensure your wallet and application are configured correctly:

JavaScript
// Verify chain connection
const network = await provider.getNetwork();
if (network.chainId !== 534352n) {
  throw new Error(`Wrong network! Expected 534352, got ${network.chainId}`);
}

Error: "Transaction underpriced"

Scroll uses EIP-1559 pricing. Always use dynamic gas pricing:

JavaScript
// 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:

JavaScript
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

Basic Connectivity Tests

Bash
# Test connection and get latest block
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}' \
  https://api-scroll-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY

# Expected response: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"result":"0x..."}

Migration Guide

From Ethereum Mainnet

Moving from L1 to Scroll zkEVM requires minimal changes:

JavaScript
// Before (Ethereum)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://eth-rpc.example.com');

// After (Scroll)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(
  'https://api-scroll-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);

// Smart contracts work identically
// Same tooling and libraries
// Full EVM compatibility
// Note: Different chain ID (534352)
// Note: Separate block numbers
// Note: Much lower gas costs

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