Deploy low-cost decentralized apps on Metis, an Ethereum Layer 2

Name: Metis RPC Node
Brand: GetBlock
Availability: InStock

Serve cost-conscious users by building DeFi consumer applications on Metis with sub-dollar transaction fees, full EVM compatibility, and instant RPC access from GetBlock.

shared

dedicated

Mainnet

JSON-RPC

AT A GLANCE

Metis specifications

Architecture & Consensus Model	L2 rollup on Ethereum
Launch Date	November 19, 2021
Average Block Time	~14.5 seconds
Throughput (TPS)	0.5 – 100 TPS
Gas Token	METIS
Smart Contract Support	Yes
Supported Languages	Solidity
Notable Use Cases	DeFi, GameFi
Chain ID	1088
Data Availability Layer	Ethereum
State Validation	Fraud proofs
Sequencer / Block Proposer	Decentralized sequencer
Network Type	Public
Transaction Privacy	None
Transaction Ordering	Gas Price

Low-latency API endpoints

Response times as low as 14 ms with globally distributed infrastructure for consistent performance.

High throughput capacity

Multiple connection protocols

Mainnet and testnet access

99.9%+ uptime

Dedicated Nodes & Clusters

Custom-configured, private infrastructure with <1-second access to full historical data and archive lookups.

Global node deployment

Deploy nodes anywhere — from New York to Singapore — or even on-prem with full control and compliance.

Tailored load-balancing

Intelligent geo-routing and protocol-aware redundancy deliver ultra-low latency and resilient performance at scale.

Guaranteed throughput

Proven, performant infra trusted to deliver 1,000+ RPS throughput across chains and regions without rate limits.

99.9%+ uptime SLA

High-availability global clusters with real-time redundancy to keep your systems always-on and available.

24x7 dedicated support

Premium support with a 5-minute SLA handled by real engineers across timezones and channels.

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Developer Docs

Quickstart guides, API references, code examples, and environment setup instructions to help you build, test, and deploy on Metis.

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Metis is an Ethereum Layer 2 Optimistic Rollup designed for scalable decentralized applications, enabling low-cost transactions and fast throughput for DeFi, DAOs, and Web3 builders. Built with EVM compatibility, Metis allows developers to deploy smart contracts with familiar tooling while benefiting from significantly reduced gas fees and enhanced transaction speeds compared to Ethereum mainnet.

What distinguishes Metis from other Layer 2 solutions is its Decentralized Sequencer architecture, which reduces centralization risks common in rollup networks and enables permissionless participation in block production. The protocol supports developers building decentralized autonomous companies (DACs) and DeFi protocols requiring cost-effective scalability without sacrificing Ethereum's security guarantees.

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Deploy low-cost decentralized apps on Metis, an Ethereum Layer 2

Metis specifications