Free / public RPC URLs
Public RPC URLs for Osmosis
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 URL | Hosted by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| https://osmosis-rpc.publicnode.com | Allnodes (publicnode) | Recommended in official docs. |
| https://rpc.osmosis.zone | Osmosis Foundation | |
| https://rpc.cosmos.directory/osmosis | Chain Registry / cosmos.directory |
Paid RPC providers
Paid RPC providers for Osmosis
Production dapps, indexers, and trading systems should use a managed provider with a private API key, archive history, and an SLA. These providers list Osmosis support on their public pricing pages.
- Ankr
Public RPC for 80+ chains plus a Premium tier.
Free tier: Free public endpoints (rate limited) for 80+ chains, no signup required.
Block explorers and docs
Osmosis explorers and documentation
- Mintscan — https://www.mintscan.io/osmosis
- Official documentation — https://docs.osmosis.zone/
When the answer is real
Caveats and things to verify
- Like other Cosmos SDK chains, Osmosis does not use MetaMask — use Keplr, Leap, or Cosmostation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Osmosis chain ID?
Osmosis mainnet chain id is the string osmosis-1. The testnet is osmo-test-5.
Sources
- Osmosis docs — https://docs.osmosis.zone/
- Chain Registry — osmosis — https://github.com/cosmos/chain-registry/tree/master/osmosis