Polygon RPC Node
Fast, Scalable & Carbon Neutral

Q: What is Polygon?

Polygon is an Ethereum sidechain providing fast, low-cost transactions while maintaining EVM compatibility. It's secured by Proof of Stake and processes millions of transactions daily.

Q: How much do Polygon transactions cost?

Polygon transactions typically cost $0.001 to $0.01, often less than a fraction of a cent. This is 100-1000x cheaper than Ethereum mainnet.

Q: What is the difference between MATIC and POL?

POL is the new token that replaced MATIC in September 2024. It serves the same purpose as gas token with enhanced tokenomics for Polygon's ecosystem expansion.

Q: Is Polygon secure?

Yes. Polygon uses Proof of Stake consensus with validators securing the network. It periodically commits checkpoints to Ethereum for additional security.

Q: Can I use Ethereum tools with Polygon?

Absolutely. Polygon is fully EVM-compatible, so all Ethereum tools work seamlessly — MetaMask, Hardhat, Remix, ethers.js, web3.py, and more.

Q: How do I bridge assets to Polygon?

Use the official Polygon PoS Bridge at wallet.polygon.technology or third-party bridges. L1→L2 deposits take ~7-8 minutes.

Q: How long do Polygon withdrawals take?

Withdrawals from Polygon to Ethereum take ~45 minutes to 3 hours depending on checkpoint submission and Ethereum network congestion.

Q: What is Polygon zkEVM?

Polygon zkEVM is a separate Layer 2 using zero-knowledge proofs for even greater security and Ethereum equivalence. It's different from Polygon PoS.

Q: Do you support Polygon testnet?

Yes, we provide RPC access to both Polygon mainnet (Chain ID 137) and Amoy testnet for development and testing.

Q: Can I deploy Ethereum contracts on Polygon?

Yes, deploy any Ethereum contract to Polygon unchanged. Just switch RPC endpoint to Polygon and ensure you have POL for gas.

Connect to Polygon PoS through our optimized JSON-RPC infrastructure. Experience near-zero fees, instant finality, and Ethereum compatibility for millions of daily transactions.

Documentation Get a free endpoint

20 M+

Requests per Day

99.9 %

Network Uptime

< 100 ms

Average Response Time

24/7

Technical Support

Specification Polygon Network

Technical characteristics and available endpoints

Polygon (POL)

Mainnet & Testnet Support — Amoy

Chain ID 137

Protocol HTTPS / WSS

Uptime 99.9%

Block Time ~2s

Consensus Proof of Stake

EVM Compatible Yes

Polygon (formerly Matic Network) is a leading Ethereum scaling solution offering near-instant transactions and negligible fees. As a committed sidechain secured by Proof of Stake consensus, Polygon has become the go-to platform for DeFi, gaming, and enterprise blockchain applications requiring high throughput.

Key capabilities:

Transaction fees typically under $0.01 (often <$0.001)
2-second block time with instant soft confirmations
Full EVM compatibility — deploy Ethereum contracts unchanged
Massive ecosystem with Aave, Uniswap, Quickswap, and 7000+ dApps
Carbon-neutral blockchain through offset programs
Native bridges to Ethereum and other chains
Support for zkEVM and other Polygon Layer 2 solutions

🔗 RPC Endpoints

HTTPS

https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/polygon/{YOUR_API_KEY}

WSS

wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/polygon/ws/{YOUR_API_KEY}

Replace {YOUR_API_KEY} with your actual API key from the dashboard.

What is a Polygon RPC Node?

High-performance Ethereum sidechain infrastructure

A Polygon RPC node provides applications with direct access to the Polygon PoS blockchain, enabling fast transaction execution, smart contract interactions, and real-time event monitoring at a fraction of Ethereum mainnet costs. Polygon processes millions of transactions daily while maintaining full EVM compatibility.

Why Polygon dominates scaling

Polygon has established itself as the leading Ethereum sidechain through a combination of ultra-low fees, fast finality, and a massive developer ecosystem. With 2-second blocks and fees often below $0.001, it enables use cases impossible on Ethereum mainnet — from microtransactions to high-frequency GameFi interactions.

Polygon advantages:

Ultra-low fees — transactions cost fractions of a cent
Fast finality — 2-second blocks with instant confirmations
Massive throughput — 7000+ TPS capacity
Ethereum security — secured by Ethereum through periodic checkpoints
Rich ecosystem — 7000+ dApps and $1B+ TVL
Carbon neutral — environmental sustainability commitment

Polygon architecture

Polygon uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with validators staking MATIC (now POL) tokens. The network periodically commits checkpoints to Ethereum mainnet for security, combining the best of sidechain scalability with Ethereum's decentralization.

How it works:

Validators produce blocks every ~2 seconds on Polygon
Transactions executed and finalized on the sidechain
Checkpoint layer periodically commits state to Ethereum L1
Plasma bridge enables secure asset transfers
Users enjoy fast, cheap transactions with L1 security guarantees

RPC endpoint types

HTTPS endpoints handle standard blockchain operations — querying state, submitting transactions, calling contracts, and reading historical data.

WebSocket endpoints provide real-time event streaming essential for DEXs, NFT platforms, gaming, and any application requiring instant blockchain updates.

Technical Documentation

Quick start for developers

Supported RPC Methods

Polygon supports all standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods:

eth_blockNumber — current block height
eth_getBalance — POL/MATIC balance
eth_call — execute view functions
eth_sendRawTransaction — broadcast transactions
eth_getTransactionReceipt — transaction confirmation
eth_getLogs — event logs with filters
eth_gasPrice — current gas price (typically <30 Gwei)
eth_estimateGas — gas estimation
eth_subscribe — WebSocket subscriptions

Code Examples

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JavaScript (ethers.js) — Polygon Connection:

const { ethers } = require('ethers');

const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/polygon/YOUR_API_KEY');

// Verify network
const network = await provider.getNetwork();
console.log('Chain ID:', network.chainId); // 137

// Get POL balance
const balance = await provider.getBalance('0x...');
console.log('POL balance:', ethers.formatEther(balance));

// Interact with Quickswap (Polygon's main DEX)
const quickswapRouter = '0xa5E0829CaCEd8fFDD4De3c43696c57F7D7A678ff';
const routerABI = ['function getAmountsOut(uint, address[]) view returns (uint[])'];
const router = new ethers.Contract(quickswapRouter, routerABI, provider);

// Get MATIC/USDC price
const wmatic = '0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270';
const usdc = '0x2791Bca1f2de4661ED88A30C99A7a9449Aa84174';
const amounts = await router.getAmountsOut(
  ethers.parseEther('1'),
  [wmatic, usdc]
);
console.log('1 MATIC =', Number(amounts[1]) / 1e6, 'USDC');

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Python (web3.py) — Polygon Setup:

from web3 import Web3

w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/polygon/YOUR_API_KEY'))

print('Connected to Polygon:', w3.is_connected())
print('Chain ID:', w3.eth.chain_id)  # 137
print('Latest block:', w3.eth.block_number)
print('Gas price:', w3.eth.gas_price, 'wei')

# Very low gas price on Polygon
gas_gwei = w3.from_wei(w3.eth.gas_price, 'gwei')
print(f'Gas price: {gas_gwei} Gwei')

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WebSocket — Real-Time Polygon Events:

const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const provider = new ethers.WebSocketProvider('wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/polygon/ws/YOUR_API_KEY');

// Monitor new blocks (every ~2 seconds)
provider.on('block', (blockNumber) => {
  console.log('New Polygon block:', blockNumber);
});

// Monitor USDC transfers on Polygon
const usdcAddress = '0x2791Bca1f2de4661ED88A30C99A7a9449Aa84174';
const filter = {
  address: usdcAddress,
  topics: [ethers.id('Transfer(address,address,uint256)')]
};

provider.on(filter, (log) => {
  const decoded = ethers.AbiCoder.defaultAbiCoder().decode(
    ['uint256'],
    log.data
  );
  console.log('USDC transfer:', Number(decoded[0]) / 1e6, 'USDC');
});

Polygon Best Practices

Gas Tokens: POL (formerly MATIC) for gas, not ETH
Bridge Selection: Use Polygon PoS Bridge for official transfers
Confirmations: 128 blocks (~4 minutes) for high-value transactions
Token Standards: Check if using bridged vs native tokens
Gas Optimization: Even with low fees, optimize contract calls
Reorg Handling: Implement reorg protection for critical operations

Why choose us?

Enterprise Polygon infrastructure for production apps

Maximum Performance

Globally distributed nodes delivering <60ms latency with advanced caching and intelligent request routing across continents.

Production-Grade Security

Military-grade encryption, DDoS protection, rate limiting, and continuous security audits to protect your infrastructure.

Comprehensive Analytics

Track every metric that matters — request volume, latency percentiles, method distribution, error rates, and more.

Global Presence

Strategic node deployment across 6 continents with automatic geo-routing to minimize latency for global user base.

Infinite Scalability

Infrastructure auto-scales during high-traffic periods maintaining consistent performance without manual intervention.

24/7 Expert Support

Polygon specialists available around the clock via chat, email, and phone. Average response time under 5 minutes.

Examples of Use

Power your Polygon application with reliable infrastructure

Polygon's combination of ultra-low fees and fast finality has made it the platform of choice for DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and enterprise blockchain applications. Our infrastructure supports thousands of projects processing millions of transactions daily.

DeFi Protocols

Aave, Uniswap, Quickswap, and hundreds of DeFi protocols leverage Polygon's speed and low costs. Our infrastructure enables high-frequency trading, yield farming, and complex financial operations with minimal latency.

Blockchain Gaming

Polygon's near-zero fees make it perfect for GameFi. Handle thousands of in-game transactions, NFT mints, and asset transfers without worrying about gas costs eating into player experience.

NFT Marketplaces

Build NFT platforms where users can mint, trade, and transfer without prohibitive fees. Our WebSocket support enables real-time marketplace updates and instant sale notifications.

Multi-Chain Wallets

Integrate Polygon support with reliable RPC access for balance tracking, transaction history, and seamless cross-chain operations. Perfect for mobile wallets and browser extensions.

Enterprise Blockchain

Fortune 500 companies use Polygon for supply chain, identity, and tokenization. Our enterprise-grade infrastructure ensures reliability and compliance for mission-critical applications.

Analytics Platforms

Build block explorers, portfolio trackers, and on-chain analytics with our archive nodes. Support for high-volume queries and comprehensive historical data access.

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