# Blast RPC and network details

Source: https://www.alchemy.com/rpc/blast

Blast is an EVM-compatible L2 offering native yield on ETH and stablecoin balances by default. The chain combines rollup scalability with built-in DeFi incentives, enabling users and apps alike to earn without staking or wrapping assets. Backed by the Blur team, Blast merges passive yield mechanics with a growth-focused ecosystem.

## Network details

- Network: Mainnet
- Chain ID: 81457
- Environment: Mainnet
- Category: L2
- Native token: BLAST
- Gas token: BLAST
- Block time: 1-2s

## Endpoints

- Alchemy RPC: https://blast-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/API_KEY
- Alchemy WebSocket: wss://blast-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/API_KEY

Replace API_KEY with a key from https://dashboard.alchemy.com/signup.

## Alchemy product support

Supported on Blast: RPC API, Block Timestamp API, Prices API, Debug API, Token API, NFT API, Websockets, Webhooks, Transfers API.

Not currently supported: Transaction receipts API, User OP Simulation API, Trace API, Bundler API, gRPC, Gas Manager.

## Build on Alchemy

Alchemy offers enterprise-ready Blast RPC endpoints. Along with performant and reliable data, you have access to a range of devtools to build on Blast, including enriched data APIs, push notifications, and data streaming.

## Available networks

- Blast Sepolia (testnet): https://www.alchemy.com/rpc/blast-sepolia

## Links

- Alchemy docs: https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/blast-chain-api-quickstart
- Official docs: https://docs.blast.io/about-blast
- Website: https://blast.io/
- GitHub: https://github.com/BLASTchain/blast
- Block explorer: https://blastscan.io/
- Bridge: https://blast.io/en/bridge