Find the best APIs for building on Base. Compare RPC endpoints, data APIs, and infrastructure providers backed by Coinbase.
Base is Coinbase's Ethereum L2, rapidly growing with thousands of dApps. Choose the right API provider for your project.
Enterprise-grade with Base early access
High-performance global network
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| Provider | RPC URL | Chain ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base (Official) | https://mainnet.base.org | 8453 | Recommended |
| Public RPC | https://rpc.ankr.com/base | 8453 | Free |
| Coinbase | https://base-main.net.publicblastapi.io | 8453 | Via Blast |
Base's official RPC (mainnet.base.org) is free and reliable. For production, Alchemy and QuickNode offer better performance and analytics.
Add Base network: RPC URL https://mainnet.base.org, Chain ID 8453, Currency symbol ETH, Block explorer https://basescan.org
Yes, Base is fully EVM compatible. Any Ethereum Solidity contracts and tools work directly on Base without modifications.