# Core RPC API — Fast, Reliable Blockchain RPC Infrastructure

Deploy production-ready RPC endpoints across 80+ chains in seconds. High-performance, globally distributed infrastructure built for enterprise scale.

## Overview

Quicknode's Core API provides globally distributed, low-latency access across every major blockchain so you can focus on your users, not your infrastructure.

**URL:** https://www.quicknode.com/core-api

## Key Features

- **Speed that sets the standard** — Global network delivers real-time blockchain data with unmatched speed, reliability, and uptime. API responses are 2.5× faster than other providers on average (83ms vs 1200ms).
- **99.99% Uptime Guaranteed** — Near-perfect availability backed by a 99.99% SLA, ensuring your applications stay live without interruptions.
- **80+ Chains Supported** — Connect instantly to the most-used networks in Web3. Each endpoint is optimized for speed, reliability, and real-time insights at scale.
- **Supercharge with Add-Ons** — Extend your Core RPC endpoint with add-ons for NFT queries, token pricing, analytics, and more, all accessible through a unified API.

## Built-In Capabilities

- Global traffic routing with automatic regional failover
- Autoscaling that absorbs sudden traffic spikes without delay
- Unified endpoints for seamless access across chains and networks
- Real-time observability with detailed usage and error insights

## Infrastructure Options

### Shared
Quicknode's battle-tested API infrastructure delivers consistent performance and reliability at scale, powering leading projects across the Web3 ecosystem.
- On average, API responses are 2.5× faster than other providers.
- A robust uptime SLA ensures your applications stay live and responsive.
- Whether you have 10 users or 10 million, infrastructure scales effortlessly with your growth.

### Dedicated Clusters
Built for teams that demand peak performance and total control, customizable to your needs and backed by a team committed to your success.
- Dedicated capacity eliminates slowdowns from complex computations or network congestion.
- Simplify operations with fixed monthly pricing so you can focus on innovation, not maintenance.
- Exclusive access to a private node group built on the highest redundancy standards in Web3.

## Security & Compliance
SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certified.

## Get Started
- Create Endpoint: https://www.quicknode.com/signup
- Contact Sales: https://www.quicknode.com/contact-us
- Live Metrics: https://quicklee.quicknode.com/public-dashboards/64e54fc4480c48c989692e925c6530b2
- Documentation: https://www.quicknode.com/docs/custom-rpc-options
- Marketplace Add-ons: https://marketplace.quicknode.com/