In this case, Base node is a computer or server that participates in the blockchain network through a specific software client, helping to validate transactions and maintain the blockchain.

How to run a BASE node?

To run this type of node, you need to download and install the Core software, configure it with the necessary settings, and ensure that your computer or server has sufficient resources and a stable internet connection.

What is a BASE full node?

A full node is a type of node that stores and maintains a complete copy of the blockchain, allowing it to independently verify all transactions and blocks.

For the L2 blockchain in question, RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a communication protocol that allows external programs or applications to interact with a node, enabling them to send commands and receive information from the node.

How does BASE API work?

BASE API (Application Programming Interface) provides a set of functions and tools that developers can use to integrate its functionality into their own applications or services, allowing them to access blockchain data, submit transactions, and perform other operations programmatically.

Base Nodes APIsConnect your Web3 app to Base blockchain

Name: BASE RPC Node
Brand: GetBlock
Availability: InStock

BASE

Your free endpoint

https://go.getblock.io/your-access-token

Access level

shared

dedicated

Networks

Mainnet

Sepolia

Goerli

APIs & Addons

JSON-RPC

WebSocket

MEV protected

GraphQL

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Here you can create a BASE API endpoint for your project. With GetBlock you don’t need to know how to run BASE nodes as they are already are available for mainnet and testnets.

BASE RPC method sample

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curl --location --request POST https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS-TOKEN>--header 'Content-Type: application/json'--data-raw '{"jsonrpc": "2.0","method": "eth_blockNumber","params": [],"id": "getblock.io"}'

Start fast with BASE RPC nodes

Deploying your on-chain DEX, crypto exchange, or non-custodial wallet on Base has never been easier

STEP ONE
Get an endpoint
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STEP TWO
Start sending requests
Check out our docs on all available methods
STEP THREE
Manage your connection
Change packages, switch between networks, add new chains

Flexible pricing that matches your scale

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$399 / mo , billed yearly

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Compute units ?

600M 1B$0.40 / 1M CU

RPS

500

Endpoints

50

Support

24/7 (<5 min)

130+ supported chains

Archive data (Selected networks)

MEV-protection

WebSockets

SLA

Advanced analytics

Team account

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Private server with custom settings

Requests

Unlimited

Rate Limit

Unlimited

Data

Base Nodes FAQ

What is a Base node?
In this case, Base node is a computer or server that participates in the blockchain network through a specific software client, helping to validate transactions and maintain the blockchain.
How to run a BASE node?
To run this type of node, you need to download and install the Core software, configure it with the necessary settings, and ensure that your computer or server has sufficient resources and a stable internet connection.
What is a BASE full node?
A full node is a type of node that stores and maintains a complete copy of the blockchain, allowing it to independently verify all transactions and blocks.
What is BASE RPC?
For the L2 blockchain in question, RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a communication protocol that allows external programs or applications to interact with a node, enabling them to send commands and receive information from the node.
How does BASE API work?
BASE API (Application Programming Interface) provides a set of functions and tools that developers can use to integrate its functionality into their own applications or services, allowing them to access blockchain data, submit transactions, and perform other operations programmatically.

Base RPC: Why should you choose it?

Base is an open-source second-layer platform for scaling Ethereum. Base is backed by Coinbase, a largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S.

As the blockchain is part of the Ethereum ecosystem, it supports Solidity smart contracts. Therefore, it is a perfect technical environment for decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXes), DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, on-chain wallets, and so on.
Base mainnet launched on July 13, 2023. It already employs major developments of EVM ecosystem blockchains including ERC 4337 “Account Abstractions” and other crucial instruments for developers and entrepreneurs.
Base is known for its 100% EVM-equivalence: the codebase of Ethereum’s decentralized applications (dApps) can be deployed to Base with no changes. At the same time, its transactional fees are 10x lower than that of Ethereum.
The blockchain is developed with OP Stack, an Optimism’s “public good”. As such, it retains the scalability, developer-friendliness and unmatched performance of Optimism, a second-largest Ethereum L2 scaler.

GetBlock Development API:Your perfect gateway to Web3

Focus on building with BASE RPC; GetBlock does most of the legwork
As long as you work with GetBlock’s BASE nodes, you don’t need to spend resources on servers, DevOps teams and so on: we offer ready-made blockchain nodes solutions that can be activated in minutes.
Different use cases, different BASE APIs
Our users can customize their BASE RPC nodes endpoints regardless of their previous experience with GetBlock’s intuitive interface and premium-level customer support.

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Pro

Dedicated node

Focus on building with BASE RPC; GetBlock does most of the legwork

Different use cases, different BASE APIs