Use this page to find public Base network connection details. For app and wallet setup steps, see Connecting to Base.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-a060aa97-mux-base-docs-codex-moly1dzt.mintlify.app/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Public networks
| Network | Chain ID | Standard RPC | Standard WSS | Flashblocks RPC | Flashblocks WSS | Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Mainnet | 8453 | https://mainnet.base.org | wss://mainnet.base.org | https://mainnet-preconf.base.org | wss://mainnet-preconf.base.org | BaseScan |
| Base Sepolia | 84532 | https://sepolia.base.org | wss://sepolia.base.org | https://sepolia-preconf.base.org | wss://sepolia-preconf.base.org | BaseScan Sepolia |
Public RPC and Flashblocks RPC endpoints are rate-limited and are not suitable for production traffic. For production systems, use a node provider or run your own Base node. For more explorer options, see the block explorer catalog.
Related references
- Base RPC Overview explains API behavior across Standard and Flashblocks endpoints.
- Node Providers lists production infrastructure providers.
- Run a Base Node explains how to operate your own Base node.
- Network Faucets lists testnet faucets.
- Contract Addresses lists L1 and L2 protocol contract deployments.