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Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha

RPC Endpoints

Chain ID: 0x507 · DEV

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How to add Moonbeam to MetaMask or other wallets

Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha uses DEV as its native currency. Chain ID: 1287 (0x507). Below are 2 public RPC endpoints you can use to connect wallets, dApps, and developer tools to Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha.

StatusRPC EndpointChain IDCurrencyExplorerWallet
Checking
https://moonbase-alpha.drpc.org
0x507DEVExplorer
Checking
https://rpc.api.moonbase.moonbeam.network
0x507DEVExplorer

Connect to Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha with ethers.js

import { ethers } from "ethers";

const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider("https://moonbase-alpha.drpc.org");

const network = await provider.getNetwork();
console.log(network.chainId); // 1287n

Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha — common questions

What is the RPC URL for Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha?
There are 2 public RPC endpoints for Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha, including https://moonbase-alpha.drpc.org. See the full list in the table above.
What is the Chain ID for Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha?
The Chain ID for Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha is 1287 (0x507 in hexadecimal).
What is the native currency of Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha?
The native currency of Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha is DEV.
How do I add Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha to MetaMask?
Use the "Add to Wallet" button on this page to add Moonbeam Moonbase Alpha to MetaMask automatically, or follow our step-by-step guide for Moonbeam.