What is the ApeChain RPC URL?

The ApeChain Mainnet RPC URL with BoltRPC is https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your API key from trial.boltrpc.io. The chain ID is 33139.

Do I need APE tokens to use ApeChain?

Yes. APE is the native gas token on ApeChain. You need APE to pay transaction fees. APE can be acquired on major exchanges and bridged to ApeChain via the official bridge at apechain.com.

What is ApeChain used for?

ApeChain is the official blockchain of the ApeCoin ecosystem, designed for NFT trading, gaming, and metaverse applications within the Yuga Labs and ApeCoin community. Built on Arbitrum AnyTrust for low fees and fast transactions.

How do I add ApeChain to MetaMask?

Open MetaMask, go to Settings, then Networks, then Add Network, and enter: Network Name: BoltRPC ApeChain, RPC URL: https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY, Chain ID: 33139, Currency Symbol: APE, Block Explorer: https://apescan.io.

What is Arbitrum AnyTrust?

Arbitrum AnyTrust is a variant of the Arbitrum stack for high-throughput, low-cost use cases. It uses a Data Availability Committee to store transaction data off-chain, reducing costs while maintaining security. ApeChain is built on AnyTrust.

Does BoltRPC support WebSocket for ApeChain?

Yes. BoltRPC provides WebSocket endpoints for ApeChain at wss://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/ws/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY.

How does ApeChain handle high-volume NFT mints?

ApeChain's Arbitrum AnyTrust architecture provides sub-second block production and low fees for high-volume mints. During major collection mints, dedicated RPC infrastructure handles concurrent request spikes for ownership verification and transaction status queries.

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Quick connect

Your endpoint, ready in one line.

Drop this URL into your RPC client, HTTP library or wallet config. No SDK install required.

HTTPS

https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/apechain?auth=YOUR_API_KEY

WebSocket

wss://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/ws/apechain?auth=YOUR_API_KEY

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your API key. Get a free key →

Connect

Pick your stack.

Copy-paste examples for the libraries you already use. Swap the API key, hit run.

import { ethers } from "ethers";

const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider(
  "https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY"
);

import { createPublicClient, http } from "viem";
import { apeChain } from "viem/chains";

const client = createPublicClient({
  chain: apeChain,
  transport: http("https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY"),
});

curl https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'

Why BoltRPC

Built for teams that ship on ApeChain.

NFT and gaming traffic is bursty by nature

ApeChain powers the official ApeCoin ecosystem. NFT marketplaces and games generate bursty RPC traffic: metadata reads, ownership checks, transaction submissions during mints. These spikes are unpredictable and short-lived. BoltRPC handles them without dropped connections or rate limit errors. Shared infrastructure fails exactly when it matters most, during a high-profile mint or a gaming event with thousands of concurrent players.

Dedicated capacity for asset-heavy protocols

Gaming protocols that issue in-game assets on ApeChain make frequent ownership queries and transfer submissions. Dedicated RPC capacity means those queries return consistently, regardless of what else is happening on shared public infrastructure.

Arbitrum AnyTrust architecture support

ApeChain is built on Arbitrum AnyTrust. BoltRPC supports the full AnyTrust JSON-RPC surface alongside Arbitrum One from one provider, one API key.

Flat-rate pricing for NFT and gaming patterns

Gaming backends and NFT marketplace contracts make high volumes of eth_call and eth_getLogs requests. Flat pricing means your RPC costs are predictable regardless of your request mix or how active your game's economy is.

Full EVM compatibility

Any Ethereum code works on ApeChain with a single endpoint change.

WebSocket for real-time game and marketplace events

Subscribe to ApeChain events in real time via WebSocket. Essential for game backends that need to react to NFT transfers, token grants, and marketplace settlement immediately.

Methods

Full JSON-RPC coverage.

Every standard ApeChain method you'd expect. Archive-only methods are available on request for qualifying plans.

standard

eth_call eth_getLogs eth_getBalance eth_blockNumber eth_sendRawTransaction

FAQ

ApeChain, explained.

Common questions about connecting to ApeChain over BoltRPC.

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: The ApeChain Mainnet RPC URL with BoltRPC is `https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY`. Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with your API key from [trial.boltrpc.io](https://trial.boltrpc.io). The chain ID is 33139.
: Yes. APE is the native gas token on ApeChain. You need APE to pay transaction fees. APE can be acquired on major exchanges and bridged to ApeChain via the official bridge at apechain.com.
: ApeChain is the official blockchain of the ApeCoin ecosystem. It is designed for NFT trading, gaming, and metaverse applications within the Yuga Labs and ApeCoin community. Built on Arbitrum AnyTrust, it offers low fees and fast transactions for high-frequency consumer activity.
: Open MetaMask, go to Settings, then Networks, then Add Network, and enter: Network Name: BoltRPC ApeChain, RPC URL: `https://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/rpc/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY`, Chain ID: 33139, Currency Symbol: APE, Block Explorer: https://apescan.io.
: Arbitrum AnyTrust is a variant of the Arbitrum stack designed for high-throughput, low-cost use cases like gaming and social apps. Instead of posting all data to Ethereum (like Arbitrum One), AnyTrust uses a Data Availability Committee to store transaction data off-chain, reducing costs while maintaining security. ApeChain is built on AnyTrust.
: Yes. BoltRPC provides WebSocket endpoints for ApeChain at `wss://eu.endpoints.matrixed.link/ws/ape?auth=YOUR_API_KEY`. Use WebSocket for real-time event streaming on ApeChain.
: ApeChain's Arbitrum AnyTrust architecture provides sub-second block production and low fees, making it suitable for high-volume mint events. During a major collection mint, thousands of transactions can be submitted in a short period. For the RPC layer, this means concurrent request spikes for ownership verification, balance checks, and transaction status queries. Dedicated RPC infrastructure handles this traffic; shared public endpoints typically cannot.

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