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Launch on Polkadot with Dedicated RPC Nodes

Secure, scalable, and production-ready Polkadot RPC access, fully managed and hosted by Chainstack.

Focus on building while we handle the rest.

Stop overspending on self-hosted nodes

Get reliable, cost-effective Polkadot Mainnet access without the hassle of cloud setup and maintenance.

from $550 monthly at Chainstack Request a node
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~ $1,276 approx. monthly costs any cloud hosting + engineering labor
Flat monthly fee Unlimited requests

Dedicated Node is the all-access pass to unbounded Web3 development.

Market’s top performance and security combined with limitless customization capabilities.

Secure infra you can trust

Your Polkadot node is deployed in a secure, isolated environment with strict access controls, encrypted communication, and continuous monitoring. Hardened, isolated, and always protected.

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Build better on Polkadot

Explore how dedicated Polkadot nodes can streamline your infrastructure and reduce operational costs. Learn why teams choose Chainstack for reliable blockchain access.

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Performance. That’s more than RPS.

Deploy applications with stable, always-on Polkadot Mainnet connectivity at Chainstack Cloud.

Polkadot Mainnet

Dedicated Polkadot Mainnet nodes with guaranteed performance, high availability, and full data integrity.

Whether you’re building wallets, analytics, or integrations, Chainstack ensures seamless and reliable access to the Polkadot network.

99.9% uptime with SLA. SOC2 certified.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the uptime and performance guarantees?

We offer a 99.9% uptime SLA on our dedicated Polkadot RPC nodes, backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure optimized for low-latency and high-throughput performance.

How long does it take to activate access after submitting a request?

You will receive your connection credentials after our support team processes your request, which typically takes 1–2 business days.

What pricing or billing options are available for RPC access?

We offer flexible monthly and annual billing plans. Dedicated node deployment requires a Pro plan subscription and higher.

Dedicated Node compute per hour price starts from $0.50 across all paid subscription plans.

 

Can I monitor usage or performance metrics of my node?

Yes, we provide a user dashboard with real-time metrics, including request counts, latency, and system health, allowing you to monitor and optimize your usage.

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Request access to enterprise-grade Polkadot RPC services tailored for performance, reliability, and scale.

Learn more about Polkadot
What is Polkadot?

Polkadot is a heterogeneous multi-chain platform where parachains share security from the Relay Chain while communicating through the XCM cross-messaging format.

How to get Polkadot RPC endpoint?
Sign up for a free Chainstack account and open your project dashboard. In the dashboard, choose Add node, select Polkadot, and provision either a dedicated node or an elastic cluster. After the node syncs, open Access & credentials and grab the RPC URL for immediate integration.
How to run a Polkadot node?
Kick off a Global Node on Chainstack and Polkadot’s relay chain is yours in moments. For parachain collators, a Dedicated Node guarantees network egress and SSD IOPS. DIY means compiling Substrate, handling warp sync snapshots, and juggling validator keys across machines.
What is Polkadot RPC API?

Polkadot nodes expose a WebSocket JSON-RPC with state_, chain_, and author_ methods defined by Substrate. Clients subscribe to finalizedHeads for relay-chain blocks or call payment_queryInfo to estimate fees. The same namespace pattern applies to Kusama and parachains.

How much does it cost to run a Polkadot RPC?

A Polkadot validator-grade node with full state goes for roughly US $180-300 / month depending on spec. Collator work or parachain indexing increases requirements. Choosing an RPC provider like Chainstack is usually the cost-effective answer.

Is Polkadot RPC free?

Web3 Foundation runs complimentary Polkadot RPC, but it rate-limits heavy scripts. Chainstack’s free offering supplies 3 million reliable calls before any fees start.

How to setup a Polkadot RPC?

Get the WebSocket endpoint for Polkadot in Chainstack. Paste it into Polkadot{.js} extension (Settings → Custom endpoint) or use it in your ApiPromise.create({ provider }) call.

Notes for Polkadot API

RPC nodes on the Polkadot chain follow the JSON-RPC standard, allowing developers to interact with the Substrate-based blockchain via remote procedure calls. Integration is supported through Polkadot.js API (JavaScript) and Python Substrate Interface (Python).