What are Layer 2 RPC Endpoints?
Layer 2 RPC Endpoints provide remote procedure call (RPC) access to Layer 2 blockchain networks. These tools and services enable developers to interact with Layer 2 solutions—such as rollups, sidechains, and state channels—by sending transactions, querying blockchain data, and monitoring network state. Common offerings include hosted RPC nodes and APIs that abstract the complexity of running and maintaining Layer 2 infrastructure.
The primary users of Layer 2 RPC Endpoints are developers building decentralized applications (dapps) that require faster, cheaper, or more scalable blockchain interactions than Layer 1 alone can provide. These endpoints support use cases like transaction submission, event listening, and state queries on Layer 2 networks. Key characteristics include high availability, low latency, and compatibility with Ethereum JSON-RPC standards or other Layer 2-specific protocols.
This category relates closely to core blockchain infrastructure and node providers but focuses specifically on Layer 2 networks. Developers should consider these tools when they want to leverage Layer 2 scalability benefits without managing their own nodes or when they need reliable, performant access to Layer 2 chains.