net_version

Returns the current network ID.

When to Use This Method

Use net_version to:

• Identify Network - Get network identifier
• Verify Connection - Confirm correct network
• Multi-Network Support - Switch between networks

Parameters

No parameters required.

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "net_version",
  "params": [],
  "id": 1
}

Returns

String - The current network ID:

• "7000" for xdc mainnet
• "7001" for Athens testnet

Implementation Examples

JavaScript

const networkId = await provider.send('net_version', []);
console.log('Network ID:', networkId); // "7000"

Python

network_id = w3.net.version
print(f'Network ID: {network_id}')  # "7000"

Related Methods

• eth_chainId - Get chain ID
• net_listening - Network status