eth_chainId - Zetachain RPC Method
Get the chain ID for Zetachain. Essential for transaction signing and network verification.
Returns the chain ID used for transaction signing on Zetachain.
Why Zetachain? Build on the universal omnichain blockchain enabling cross-chain smart contracts across 50+ chains including Bitcoin with native Bitcoin support, 50+ chain interoperability via UNISON, no bridging required, and partnerships with Curve and SushiSwap.
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
Request Parameters
This method accepts no parameters.
Response Body
Chain ID in hexadecimal
Code Examples
curl -X POST https://api-zetachain-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "eth_chainId",
"params": [],
"id": 1
}'Related Methods
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debug_traceTransaction
Trace a transaction execution on Zetachain. Requires archive node for debugging omnichain DeFi, native Bitcoin smart contracts, cross-chain asset management, and unified liquidity aggregation.
eth_syncing
Check the sync status of your Zetachain node. Returns sync progress or false when fully synced — essential for node health monitoring and dApp reliability.