Connect to Metis, the optimistic rollup with decentralized sequencer architecture. Experience EVM compatibility, low fees, and true decentralization on Ethereum Layer 2.
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Metis is an optimistic rollup Layer 2 pioneering decentralized sequencer architecture to eliminate centralization risks common in other rollups. While most L2s use centralized sequencers creating single points of failure and censorship risks, Metis implements a decentralized sequencer pool preventing any single entity from controlling transaction ordering. This innovation maintains Ethereum's decentralization principles while achieving L2 scalability and low fees.
https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/metis/{YOUR_API_KEY}
wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/metis/ws/{YOUR_API_KEY}
Replace {YOUR_API_KEY} with your actual API key from the dashboard.
Access decentralized L2
A Metis RPC node provides applications with access to an optimistic rollup with decentralized sequencer architecture, eliminating the centralization risks present in most Layer 2 solutions. Metis maintains Ethereum's core decentralization values while delivering scalability, making it ideal for applications requiring both performance and censorship resistance.
Most L2 rollups use centralized sequencers — single entities controlling transaction ordering. This creates censorship risks, single points of failure, and trust assumptions. Metis's decentralized sequencer pool distributes this power, preventing censorship while maintaining L2 performance benefits.
Metis advantages:
Metis uses optimistic rollups — assuming transactions are valid by default, with fraud proofs available if someone submits invalid state. This enables high throughput while maintaining security through economic guarantees. State commitments are posted to Ethereum, inheriting L1 security.
How Metis works:
Metis hosts a growing DeFi ecosystem with DEXs, lending protocols, yield farming, and more. The network's low fees and decentralization attract projects seeking Ethereum security without centralization compromises. Community governance through METIS token enables ecosystem-driven development.
As L2 technology matures, Metis's decentralization-first approach positions it as infrastructure for serious decentralized applications.
Quick start for developers
Metis supports all standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods:
const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/metis/YOUR_API_KEY');
// Verify we're on Metis
const network = await provider.getNetwork();
console.log('Chain ID:', network.chainId); // 1088
// Get METIS balance
const balance = await provider.getBalance('0x...');
console.log('METIS Balance:', ethers.formatEther(balance));
// Deploy contract on decentralized L2
const factory = new ethers.ContractFactory(abi, bytecode, wallet);
const contract = await factory.deploy();
await contract.waitForDeployment();
console.log('Contract on Metis:', await contract.getAddress());
console.log('Secured by decentralized sequencer pool!');from web3 import Web3
w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/metis/YOUR_API_KEY'))
print('Connected to Metis:', w3.is_connected())
print('Chain ID:', w3.eth.chain_id) # 1088
print('Latest block:', w3.eth.block_number)
# Low fees on Metis
gas_price = w3.eth.gas_price
print(f'Gas price: {gas_price}')
# Get METIS balance
balance = w3.eth.get_balance('0x...')
print(f'METIS: {balance / 1e18}')const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const provider = new ethers.WebSocketProvider('wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/metis/ws/YOUR_API_KEY');
// Monitor blocks
provider.on('block', async (blockNumber) => {
const block = await provider.getBlock(blockNumber);
console.log(`Metis block ${blockNumber}: ${block.transactions.length} txs`);
});
// Monitor DeFi activity
const filter = {
topics: [ethers.id('Swap(address,uint256,uint256,uint256,uint256,address)')]
};
provider.on(filter, (log) => {
console.log('DeFi swap on decentralized L2:', log);
});Decentralized L2 infrastructure
Infrastructure supporting decentralized sequencer pool delivering <65ms latency without centralization.
Production infrastructure settling to Ethereum L1 with 99.9% uptime and fraud proof security.
Monitor sequencer pool, rollup state, Ethereum settlement, and ecosystem activity.
Strategically deployed nodes supporting Metis's decentralized Layer 2 ecosystem.
Infrastructure designed to handle growing DeFi adoption on decentralized L2.
24/7 support from engineers familiar with optimistic rollups, decentralized sequencing, and Metis.
Build decentralized applications
Metis's decentralized sequencing and low fees enable censorship-resistant DeFi, governance systems, and applications requiring true decentralization.
Build DeFi protocols where decentralized sequencing prevents censorship and front-running risks.
Launch decentralized exchanges benefiting from low fees and censorship-resistant infrastructure.
Create DAO and governance platforms where decentralization is critical for legitimacy.
Build NFT platforms with low fees and decentralized infrastructure for fair trading.
Develop yield farming and optimization protocols on Metis's growing DeFi ecosystem.
Create analytics platforms tracking Metis ecosystem, sequencer pool, and cross-chain activity.
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