Degen Chain is an Arbitrum-based Layer-3 that settles on Base and uses DEGEN as gas, delivering ultra-low-cost transactions for Farcaster mini-apps and trading-style apps.
Check out our Degen API Quickstart guide to get started building on Degen.
The Degen API lets you interface with the Degen mainnet. With this API, you can execute transactions, query onchain data, and interact with the Degen network using the JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, Degen is EVM compatible.
Degen uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API is essential for any blockchain interaction on the Degen network, allowing you to read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data onchain.
Degen supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods. Some chain-specific methods may vary. Please check the Degen API Endpoints for a complete list.
When accessing the Degen network via a node provider like Alchemy, you use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network. For the best development experience, we recommend that you sign up for a free API key.
Common Ethereum libraries like ethers.js should be compatible with Degen, given its EVM nature.
If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in the Alchemy Dashboard.