Polygon RPC

With QuickNode, you get access to our global Polygon network which always routes your API requests to the nearest available location, ensuring low latency and the fastest speeds.

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Polygon Overview

Polygon PoS is an EVM-compatible, proof-of-stake sidechain for Ethereum . The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network is designed to address scalability challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem and consists of a consensus layer called Heimdall and execution layer called Bor . The network architecture includes:

Heimdall Layer: A set of proof-of-stake Heimdall nodes running in parallel to the Ethereum mainnet, monitoring the set of staking contracts deployed on the Ethereum mainnet
Bor Layer: Bor is Polygon PoS's block producer — the entity responsible for aggregating transactions into blocks
Ethereum Integration: Core contracts on the Ethereum mainnet incorporate a key feature for security and functionality: the exit queue
Checkpoint System: A checkpoint of the validated transactions is created and submitted to the core contracts on the Ethereum mainnet every 30 minutes or so

Public checkpoint nodes serve as validators in the Polygon PoS architecture and ensure security through periodic state commitments to Ethereum.

Interacting with Polygon's APIs

All your favorite Ethereum tools (Foundry, Remix, Ethers.js) work seamlessly on Polygon, with the same familiar UX . The JSON-RPC API extends standard Ethereum methods with Polygon-specific functionality for accessing the sidechain's unique features.

You don't have to worry about the underlying architecture while moving or deploying your dApps to the Polygon PoS network as long as it is EVM-compatible . However, developers should understand Polygon's checkpoint system and dual-layer architecture when building applications that require cross-chain functionality or validator interactions.

Make Polygon API Calls

The quickest way to start building on Polygon is to create a QuickNode endpoint and send your first JSON-RPC request.

QuickNode provides managed Polygon endpoints, giving you immediate access to Polygon Mainnet and Mumbai Testnet without the overhead of running your own infrastructure. These endpoints offer:

High reliability – globally distributed infrastructure designed to minimize downtime
Enhanced performance – optimized latency and request handling for production-grade apps
Integrated ecosystem – additional functionality through specialized APIs and QuickNode Marketplace add-ons

Visit the QuickStart page to create your endpoint and send your first request.

Supported Networks

QuickNode provides access to the following Polygon networks:

Mainnet

Type:Production

Chain ID:

137

HTTP:

WSS:

Archive:Yes

Pruning:None

Amoy Testnet

Type:Testnet

Chain ID:

80002

HTTP:

WSS:

Archive:Yes

Pruning:None

Network

Type

Chain ID

HTTP

WSS

QuickStart

Get started with Polygon quickly. Follow our step-by-step quickstart to set up your endpoint and make your first API request.

Provider Endpoints

Learn how to configure and manage your Polygon endpoints for optimal performance and reliability.

API Overview

Explore supported APIs, networks, QuickNode products, and enhanced API features for building powerful applications.

Marketplace

Discover and integrate powerful add-ons and tools from the QuickNode Marketplace to enhance your web3 applications.

Endpoint Security

Secure your endpoints with authentication, whitelisting, and best security practices.

Error Codes

Understand common error codes and troubleshooting steps for Polygon API requests.