Moonbeam is an Ethereum-compatible smart-contract parachain on Polkadot that pairs full EVM tooling with native cross-chain interoperability (XCM/XC-20) for building connected dApps.
Check out our Moonbeam API Quickstart guide to get started building on Moonbeam.
The Moonbeam API lets you interface with the Moonbeam mainnet. You can execute transactions, query onchain data, and interact with the Moonbeam network using the JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, Moonbeam is EVM compatible.
Moonbeam uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API handles all blockchain interaction on the Moonbeam network, letting you read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data onchain.
Moonbeam supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods. Some chain-specific methods may vary. Please check the Moonbeam API Endpoints for a complete list.
When you access the Moonbeam 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 Moonbeam, given its EVM nature.
If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in the Alchemy Dashboard.