Starknet RPC Endpoints & API Access | OnFinality

Starknet RPC Endpoints on OnFinality

OnFinality provides managed Starknet RPC endpoints and API access for developers building on Starknet, a permissionless Validity-Rollup (ZK-rollup) for Ethereum. With OnFinality, you can connect to Starknet mainnet without running your own node, using authenticated endpoints designed for production workloads.

What is Starknet?

Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses STARK cryptographic proofs to achieve high throughput, low transaction costs, and Ethereum-level security. It supports general computation through its native Cairo programming language, enabling complex dApps, DeFi protocols, and on-chain games. Starknet's native account abstraction and recursive proofs make it a powerful platform for scalable Web3 applications.

Why Use OnFinality for Starknet RPC?

Running a Starknet full node requires significant hardware and maintenance effort. OnFinality eliminates this overhead by offering:

• Managed RPC endpoints: HTTP and WebSocket access to Starknet mainnet.
• Archive data support: Access historical state for analytics and backends.
• Observability: Request analytics and usage metrics for supported plans.
• Scalable infrastructure: From shared endpoints to dedicated nodes where supported.

Common Use Cases for Starknet RPC

Developers use Starknet RPC endpoints for:

• Wallet integrations: Query balances, send transactions, and interact with smart contracts.
• dApp backends: Read on-chain data and submit user transactions.
• DeFi products: Monitor liquidity, execute swaps, and manage positions.
• Analytics tools: Index blockchain data for dashboards and reporting.
• Games and NFTs: Fetch metadata, process game logic, and handle asset transfers.

How to Connect to Starknet with OnFinality

1. Create or sign in to your OnFinality account.
2. Select Starknet from the supported networks list.
3. Create an API endpoint (or deploy a dedicated node if available).
4. Test the endpoint using the starknet_blockNumber method.
5. Monitor request usage, errors, and limits before moving critical traffic.

Starknet RPC Key Facts

• Network: Mainnet
• Protocol: JSON-RPC over HTTP and WebSocket
• Advanced access: Archive data available
• Typical users: Production dApps, wallets, DeFi, analytics, games, bots

Comparison: Public vs OnFinality Starknet RPC

Public Starknet RPC endpoints are suitable for lightweight testing but often lack reliability and visibility for production use. OnFinality provides authenticated endpoints with clearer limits, request analytics, and a path to higher capacity.