EVM chain

Avalanche C-Chain — RPC URL, Chain ID, and Wallet Setup

Avalanche C-Chain has chain ID 43114 and uses AVAX as its native currency. The Ava Labs maintained RPC URL is https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc, documentation lives at build.avax.network, and the block explorer is snowtrace.io.

Chain ID 43114Native AVAXMainnetVerified 2026-05-15

Quick reference

Copy paste ready values. Verified on 2026-05-15.

Chain name
Avalanche C-Chain
Chain ID
43114 (hex 0xa86a)
Network type
Mainnet
Native currency
Avalanche (AVAX) — 18 decimals
Recommended public RPC
https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
Block explorer
https://snowtrace.io
Official docs
https://build.avax.network/docs
Last verified
2026-05-15

Add Avalanche C-Chain to MetaMask

One click for injected wallets, or paste the JSON into the manual Add Network form.

{
  "chainIdHex": "0xa86a",
  "chainName": "Avalanche C-Chain",
  "nativeCurrency": {
    "name": "Avalanche",
    "symbol": "AVAX",
    "decimals": 18
  },
  "rpcUrls": [
    "https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc"
  ],
  "blockExplorerUrls": [
    "https://snowtrace.io"
  ]
}
Manual steps (no injected wallet)
  1. Open MetaMask, click the network dropdown, then Add Network.
  2. Click "Add a network manually".
  3. Network name: Avalanche C-Chain.
  4. New RPC URL: https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc.
  5. Chain ID: 43114.
  6. Currency symbol: AVAX.
  7. Block explorer URL: https://snowtrace.io.
  8. Save and switch.

Free / public RPC URLs

Public RPC URLs for Avalanche C-Chain

These endpoints are free, anonymous, and rate limited. They are useful for development, wallet reads, and one off scripts. For production traffic or indexer workloads, pair them with a paid provider so the public list becomes your fallback rather than your primary.

RPC URLHosted byNotes
https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpcAva LabsRecommended in official docs.
https://avalanche-c-chain-rpc.publicnode.comAllnodes (publicnode)
https://rpc.ankr.com/avalancheAnkr
https://avalanche.drpc.orgdRPC
https://1rpc.io/avax/c1RPC

Paid RPC providers

Production dapps, indexers, and trading systems should use a managed provider with a private API key, archive history, and an SLA. These providers list Avalanche C-Chain support on their public pricing pages.

  • Alchemy

    Supernode RPC plus enhanced APIs across 40+ chains.

    Free tier: 30M compute units per month on the Free plan.

  • Infura

    ConsenSys backed RPC, deeply integrated with MetaMask.

    Free tier: 6M credits per day, ~2,000 credits per second throughput.

  • QuickNode

    Globally distributed RPC across 50+ chains.

    Free tier: Seven day free trial with full feature access.

  • Ankr

    Public RPC for 80+ chains plus a Premium tier.

    Free tier: Free public endpoints (rate limited) for 80+ chains, no signup required.

  • GetBlock

    Shared and dedicated nodes across 50+ chains.

    Free tier: Free plan with a daily request cap shared across chains.

  • BlockPI

    Pay as you go RPC with no monthly minimums.

    Free tier: Free public endpoints per chain with shared rate limits.

  • Chainstack

    Region selectable elastic and dedicated nodes.

    Free tier: Free Developer plan with 3M requests per month.

  • Tenderly

    RPC with first class simulation and debugging.

    Free tier: Free plan with simulator access and a small RPC quota.

  • dRPC

    Decentralised RPC across 100+ chains.

    Free tier: Free public endpoints per chain plus a generous metered free tier.

  • NodeReal

    MegaNode RPC with deep BNB Chain support.

    Free tier: Free plan with 3M compute units per day.

Compare every paid RPC provider →

Block explorers and docs

Avalanche C-Chain explorers and documentation

When the answer is real

Caveats and things to verify

  • Avalanche has three chains: X (UTXO assets), P (platform), and C (EVM). Only the C-Chain is EVM compatible and used by typical dapps.
  • Subnets and L1s on Avalanche have their own chain IDs. The C-Chain ID 43114 is not interchangeable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the Avalanche C-Chain chain ID?

Avalanche C-Chain mainnet chain ID is 43114 (hex 0xa86a). The Fuji testnet is chain ID 43113.

What is the official Avalanche C-Chain RPC URL?

The Ava Labs maintained RPC URL is https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc. Public alternatives include Allnodes (https://avalanche-c-chain-rpc.publicnode.com), Ankr (https://rpc.ankr.com/avalanche), dRPC (https://avalanche.drpc.org), and 1RPC (https://1rpc.io/avax/c) for redundancy.

How do I add Avalanche C-Chain to MetaMask?

Open MetaMask, click the network dropdown, click Add Network, then Add a network manually. Paste Network name Avalanche C-Chain, RPC URL https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc, chain ID 43114, currency symbol AVAX, and block explorer https://snowtrace.io. Save and switch.

Why does Avalanche have three different chains?

Avalanche splits its primary network into X-Chain (UTXO asset transfers), P-Chain (platform, staking, subnet management), and C-Chain (EVM contracts). Only the C-Chain is EVM compatible and is what typical dapps, MetaMask, and chain ID 43114 refer to. Subnets and Avalanche L1s each have their own separate chain IDs, not interchangeable with 43114.

What are the best paid RPC providers for Avalanche?

Alchemy, Infura, QuickNode, Ankr, GetBlock, BlockPI, Chainstack, Tenderly, dRPC, and NodeReal all list Avalanche C-Chain support alongside their Ethereum and L2 coverage. See the full comparison at /chains/rpc-providers for free tiers and feature breakdowns.

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Page maintained by Mudassir Khan · Last verified 2026-05-15.