What Is RPC Node?
Definition
An RPC (Remote Procedure Call) node is a server that provides an API for reading blockchain data and submitting transactions — the bridge between your app/wallet and the blockchain network.
Every time you create a token, check a balance, or submit a transaction, your wallet or dApp communicates with an RPC node. The node processes the request against the blockchain and returns the result.
- Solana — Helius, QuickNode, Alchemy, Triton. CoinDevTools uses optimized RPC endpoints for reliable transaction submission.
- Ethereum — Alchemy, Infura, QuickNode. Standard for EVM dApps.
- Base — Alchemy, Coinbase's own RPC, QuickNode.
- Transaction reliability — a good RPC node confirms transactions faster and more reliably
- Priority fees — on Solana, RPC nodes with staked connections can submit transactions with higher priority
- Rate limits — free RPC endpoints have lower limits than paid ones
- Token creation transactions land reliably (not dropped)
- Pool creation works even during network congestion
- Authority revocation completes in a single attempt
You don't need to configure RPC endpoints yourself — CoinDevTools handles this transparently.
Related Terms
Blockchain
A blockchain is a distributed, immutable digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers — the foundational technology behind all cryptocurrencies and tokens.
Mainnet
Mainnet is the live, production blockchain where real transactions with real value occur — as opposed to testnets (devnet, Sepolia) which use fake tokens for testing.
Gas (Transaction Fee)
Gas is the fee paid to blockchain validators for processing transactions. On Ethereum it's measured in gwei, on Solana it's called a priority fee — both compensate the network for computation.
Smart Contract
A smart contract is a self-executing program stored on a blockchain that automatically enforces the rules of an agreement when predefined conditions are met.