eth_chainId - XDC Network RPC Method
Get the chain ID for XDC Network. Essential for transaction signing and network verification.
Returns the chain ID used for transaction signing on XDC Network.
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Use Cases
The eth_chainId method is essential for:
- Transaction signing - Ensure transactions are signed for the correct network
- Network verification - Confirm connection to the expected chain
- Multi-chain apps - Handle different networks programmatically
- Wallet integration - Validate network before transactions
Code Examples
Related Methods
net_version- Get network versioneth_syncing- Check sync status
debug_traceTransaction
Trace a transaction execution on XDC Network. Requires archive node for debugging tokenized trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading), cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenization.
eth_syncing
Check the sync status of your XDC Network node. Returns sync progress or false when fully synced — essential for node health monitoring and dApp reliability.