Launch & scale consumer apps on Base, the dev-friendly EVM L2

Name: BASE RPC Node
Brand: GetBlock
Availability: InStock

Build social, gaming, and creator apps on Base with Ethereum’s security and instant transactions through GetBlock's RPC infrastructure.

shared

dedicated

Goerli

Mainnet

Sepolia

JSON-RPC

MEV protected

GRAPHQL

AT A GLANCE

Core specifications

Architecture & Consensus Model	EVM L2 - Stage 1 OP Stack Optimistic Rollup on Ethereum
Launch Date	August 9, 2023
Average Block Time	~200 milliseconds
Throughput (TPS)	140 TPS
Gas Token	ETH
Smart Contract Support	Yes
Supported Languages	Solidity
Notable Use Cases	DeFi, GameFi, content creation
Chain ID	8453
Data Availability Layer	Ethereum L1
State Validation	Op-geth
Sequencer / Block Proposer	Op-builder
Network Type	Public
Transaction Privacy	None
Transaction Ordering	Priority fees

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 Base.

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Base is an EVM Layer 2 built on the OP Stack, designed for mainstream Web3 adoption and consumer applications. The network enables fast, low-cost transactions while providing seamless onboarding through Coinbase integration and developer-friendly infrastructure.

By combining Ethereum's security with enterprise-grade reliability, Base crypto benefits developers, consumers, and businesses seeking accessible blockchain infrastructure with institutional backing and proven scaling technology.

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Launch & scale consumer apps on Base, the dev-friendly EVM L2

Core specifications