ZetaChain is a decentralized blockchain network designed to enhance cross-chain compatibility and interoperability. It aims to provide a seamless experience for developers building decentralized applications (dApps) that need to interact with multiple blockchains.
The ZetaChain API facilitates interaction with the ZetaChain network through a collection of JSON-RPC methods. It allows developers to interact with the blockchain, enabling functionalities such as transactions, smart contract deployment, and data retrieval.
Explained in ZetaChain API Quickstart.
Yes, ZetaChain is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This compatibility allows Ethereum developers to port their projects to ZetaChain with minimal changes, benefiting from the network's cross-chain capabilities and robust infrastructure.
ZetaChain uses the JSON-RPC API standard for blockchain interactions. This is the same standard used by Ethereum.
When accessing the ZetaChain network via a node provider like Alchemy, developers use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network.
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Given ZetaChain's EVM compatibility, popular Ethereum libraries like ethers.js and web3.js are fully compatible with ZetaChain. This allows for seamless development and integration for those familiar with Ethereum's development ecosystem.
Similar to Ethereum, ZetaChain supports a range of programming languages for blockchain interaction and smart contract development, including Solidity for smart contracts, as well as JavaScript and TypeScript for dApp development and off-chain interactions.
ZetaChain uses ZETA, its native cryptocurrency, for transaction fees, gas, and other network activities.
You can find the list of all the methods Alchemy supports for the ZetaChain API on the ZetaChain API Endpoints page.
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