Asset Hub Kusama RPC Endpoints & Dedicated Nodes | OnFinality

Asset Hub Kusama (formerly Statemine) is the Kusama instance of Polkadot's Asset Hub parachain. It is a common-good chain designed for the creation, management, and transfer of both fungible and non-fungible assets. Asset Hub Kusama also serves as a low-cost chain for holding and transferring KSM, the native token of the Kusama relay chain. Developers building wallets, DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, or analytics tools rely on Asset Hub Kusama RPC endpoints to read blockchain data, submit transactions, and integrate with the ecosystem.

Why Use OnFinality for Asset Hub Kusama RPC?

OnFinality provides managed RPC endpoints and dedicated nodes for Asset Hub Kusama, removing the operational burden of running your own infrastructure. Our platform offers:

• Reliable API Access: Authenticated endpoints with clear usage limits and request analytics.
• Archive and Trace Support: Access historical state and trace data for deep queries and debugging.
• Scalable Infrastructure: A clear path from shared RPC APIs to dedicated nodes for higher throughput.
• Global Regions: Endpoints available in N. Virginia and Hong Kong for low-latency connections.

Key Facts About Asset Hub Kusama RPC on OnFinality

• Network Environment: Mainnet
• RPC Protocol: Substrate JSON-RPC
• Transport: HTTP and WebSocket
• Advanced Access: Archive, trace, and dedicated nodes
• Common Users: Production dApps, wallets, DeFi products, analytics tools, games, bots, and backend services

How to Connect to Asset Hub Kusama

1. Create or sign in to your OnFinality account.
2. Select Asset Hub Kusama from the supported networks list.
3. Create an API endpoint or deploy a dedicated node.
4. Test the endpoint using the example method chain_getBlock.
5. Monitor request usage, errors, and limits before moving critical traffic.

When to Choose Dedicated Nodes

For teams with high throughput requirements, dedicated nodes provide dedicated resources, customizable configuration, and enhanced reliability. OnFinality offers dedicated node hosting for Asset Hub Kusama, allowing you to run your own node without managing the underlying infrastructure.