peaq RPC Endpoints, API & DePIN Infrastructure

Use OnFinality for Peaq RPC endpoints, Peaq API access, and dedicated node infrastructure. OnFinality supports teams building on Peaq, the leading Layer-1 blockchain for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and the Machine Economy.

What is Peaq?

Peaq is a Polkadot parachain designed to power the Economy of Things. It enables machines, vehicles, and devices to own assets, earn income, and interact autonomously on-chain. Built on Substrate, Peaq offers dual execution environments: EVM-compatible smart contracts (Solidity) and Substrate pallets (Rust). This flexibility allows developers to use familiar Ethereum tooling while leveraging Polkadot's cross-chain messaging (XCM).

Why Use Peaq RPC?

Peaq RPC endpoints are essential for reading blockchain data, submitting transactions, and integrating dApps with the Peaq network. Whether you are building a DePIN application, a wallet, an analytics tool, or a backend service, reliable RPC access ensures your application stays connected and responsive.

OnFinality Peaq RPC Features

OnFinality provides managed Peaq RPC endpoints with:

• High availability: Globally distributed nodes in Hong Kong and N.Virginia.
• Multiple transport protocols: HTTP and WebSocket support.
• Advanced access: Archive and trace capabilities for historical queries and debugging.
• Scalable plans: From shared API endpoints to dedicated nodes for high-throughput workloads.

Dedicated Nodes for Peaq

For teams requiring more predictable resource planning and isolation, OnFinality offers Peaq dedicated nodes. These are ideal for validators, collators, and production dApps that need consistent low latency and dedicated resources. OnFinality handles the infrastructure, so you can focus on your application.

How to Connect to Peaq with OnFinality

1. Create or sign in to your OnFinality account.
2. Select Peaq from the supported networks list.
3. Create an API endpoint or deploy a dedicated node.
4. Test your endpoint with a simple RPC call (e.g., chain_getBlock).
5. Monitor usage, errors, and limits via the OnFinality dashboard.

Peaq RPC Use Cases

• DePIN dApps: Connect IoT devices and machines to the blockchain.
• Wallets: Enable users to send and receive PEAQ tokens.
• Indexers: Archive nodes provide full historical data for analytics.
• Bots and automation: Reliable WebSocket connections for real-time events.

OnFinality simplifies Peaq node infrastructure so you can build and scale with confidence.

peaq RPC and developer resources

peaq teams usually build DePIN and machine-economy products, so the page should connect RPC access to device data, app backends, and infrastructure growth paths.

Best fit: mainnet production workflows for Substrate products, indexers, and chain services.

What builders usually check first:

• Support validators, analytics, device-data, subnet, or machine-economy workflows.
• Connect application backends to network data without operating every node component internally.
• Use dedicated infrastructure when the workload needs tighter operational control or isolated capacity.

Supported capability notes:

• Authenticated peaq RPC/API access for Substrate products, indexers, and chain services.
• HTTP plus WebSocket connectivity for app, backend, and integration workflows.
• Historical data access for analytics, audits, and state lookups.
• Debug-friendly trace access for transaction analysis and incident review.
• A dedicated-node path for teams that need stronger isolation or capacity planning.

Decision notes:

• Environment: mainnet. Protocol family: Substrate JSON-RPC.
• HTTP plus WebSocket connectivity is listed for supported app and backend workflows.
• Archive support is available for historical state or older chain-data queries.
• Trace support is available for transaction debugging and execution analysis.
• Dedicated node options are available when the workload needs isolated resources or more operational control.

A quick connection check usually starts with chain_getBlock, then moves into the exact methods your wallet, dashboard, bot, indexer, or backend service needs.

Planning the next step:

• Shared RPC is usually enough for early integration, prototypes, and moderate app traffic.
• Consider dedicated nodes when traffic becomes sustained, workloads are latency-sensitive, or isolation and monitoring become operational requirements.

Next steps:

• Create or manage RPC endpoints
• Review RPC pricing
• Explore dedicated nodes
• Read the RPC provider selection guide