What is a Substrate node?

A Substrate node is a full node that runs a blockchain built using the Substrate framework. Nodes built on the Substrate node template can serve various roles depending on the specific chain configuration. They typically expose native, full-featured API specific to Substrate-based blockchains

What is a Substrate chain?

A Substrate chain is a blockchain built using the Substrate framework, a modular system that allows developers to launch customized blockchains with features tailored to specific needs. These chains can be standalone blockchains or be integrated into the Polkadot ecosystem to benefit from its interoperability.

What are the requirements for a Substrate node?

To run a Substrate node, you need to download the appropriate node client for the blockchain you want to participate in and run the build commands to compile the node's code. Substrate nodes are written in Rust, so you need to install Rust first. Alternatively, you can use an RPC node service like GetBlock to skip the technical setup and directly access a ready-to-use Substrate node for development and production purposes.

How to run the Substrate node?

To run a Substrate node and get immediate access to it, visit the GetBlock platform and create a user account. Once logged in, select the preferred network (such as Polkadot or Kusama) and generate a Substrate endpoint. Substrate RPC API gives direct access to the blockchain allowing developers to interact with custom logic or components within a Substrate-based chain.

GetBlock

RPC Service

SUBSTRATE

Substrate nodes: Polkadot, Kusama and Bittensor

Substrate is the Rust framework Parity built for Polkadot, now shipped as part of the Polkadot SDK. Chains built on it answer a namespaced RPC set of their own, state, chain, author and system methods, SCALE-encoded and usually served over WebSocket. Because the runtime lives on chain as WASM, these networks upgrade without forking.

Kusama

Shared
Dedicated

Regions: Frankfurt, US East, Singapore
Mode: Full

API interface

JSON-RPC
Substrate
WebSocket

Mainnet
Mainnet-Asset-Hub

Polkadot

Shared
Dedicated

Regions: Frankfurt, US East, Singapore
Mode: Full, Archive

API interface

JSON-RPC
Substrate
WebSocket

Mainnet
Mainnet-Asset-Hub
Testnet-Asset-hub

Bittensor

Shared
Dedicated

Regions: Frankfurt, US East, Singapore
Mode: Full

API interface

JSON-RPC
Substrate
WebSocket

Mainnet

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A Substrate node is a full node that runs a blockchain built using the Substrate framework. Nodes built on the Substrate node template can serve various roles depending on the specific chain configuration. They typically expose native, full-featured API specific to Substrate-based blockchains
A Substrate chain is a blockchain built using the Substrate framework, a modular system that allows developers to launch customized blockchains with features tailored to specific needs. These chains can be standalone blockchains or be integrated into the Polkadot ecosystem to benefit from its interoperability.
To run a Substrate node, you need to download the appropriate node client for the blockchain you want to participate in and run the build commands to compile the node's code. Substrate nodes are written in Rust, so you need to install Rust first. Alternatively, you can use an RPC node service like GetBlock to skip the technical setup and directly access a ready-to-use Substrate node for development and production purposes.
To run a Substrate node and get immediate access to it, visit the GetBlock platform and create a user account. Once logged in, select the preferred network (such as Polkadot or Kusama) and generate a Substrate endpoint. Substrate RPC API gives direct access to the blockchain allowing developers to interact with custom logic or components within a Substrate-based chain.

Web3 RPC APIs

Crypto Nodes List: Various Blockchains, Various Use Cases

Fast and cost-efficient RPC APIs

GetBlock maintains one of the largest toolkits of crypto nodes in Web3. We run blockchain nodes so our clients don’t have to. As a leading RPC APIs provider, we offer 99,99% uptime and competitive speed for all our services.

Blockchain Nodes: List of Advantages

Working with a Web3 RPC provider is more resource-efficient than running self-hosted ones. Instead of purchasing servers, customizing and maintaining them, teams can focus on development saving up to 70% in time and efforts.