NEAR RPC
NEAR Overview
NEAR is a Layer 1, proof-of-stake blockchain designed for scalability and developer experience. It utilizes Nightshade, a sharding technology that divides the network into multiple parallel shards to process transactions simultaneously, achieving ~600ms block times with 1.2s finality. NEAR features WebAssembly (WASM) runtime support for smart contracts written in Rust and JavaScript, with human-readable account names and developer-friendly gas fee sharing.
Interacting With NEAR APIs
NEAR exposes JSON-RPC methods that allow developers to interact with the network programmatically. You can query blockchain state, send transactions, call smart contract methods, and access account information. Through this API, you can query account details and access keys, call view methods on smart contracts, submit transactions and track their status, and retrieve block and chunk information.
You can connect by running your own node or by using a hosted provider such as Quicknode, which offers reliable, low-latency access without the need to manage infrastructure.
The Quicknode NEAR documentation is continuously updated, but we recommend cross-referencing with the official NEAR documentation for the latest API details.
Make NEAR API Calls
The quickest way to start building on NEAR is to create a Quicknode endpoint and send your first request. Quicknode provides managed NEAR endpoints, offering:
- High reliability — globally distributed infrastructure designed to minimize downtime
- Enhanced performance — optimized latency and request handling for production-grade apps
Visit the QuickStart page to create your endpoint and send your first request.
Supported Networks
Quicknode provides access to the following NEAR networks:
Complete reference for developers building on NEAR with Quicknode:
QuickStart
Get started with NEAR quickly. Follow our step-by-step quickstart to set up your endpoint and make your first API request.
Provider Endpoints
Learn how to configure and manage your NEAR endpoints for optimal performance and reliability.
API Overview
Explore supported APIs, networks, Quicknode products, and enhanced API features for building powerful applications.
Marketplace
Discover and integrate powerful add-ons and tools from the Quicknode Marketplace to enhance your web3 applications.
Endpoint Security
Secure your endpoints with authentication, whitelisting, and best security practices.