What is the Ink mainnet RPC URL?

Ink's listed primary public RPC URL is https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com.

What is Ink's chain ID?

Ink's listed chain ID is 57073.

What block explorer does Ink use?

Ink's listed block explorer is https://explorer.inkonchain.com.

Chain profile

Ink chain ID 57073, RPC URL, and explorer

Source snapshotJuly 4, 2026

Source evidence snapshot July 4, 2026. Ink mainnet uses chain ID 57073 / 0xdef1, RPC URL https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com, explorer.inkonchain.com, and ETH as the gas token. Verify Ink source links and current RPC availability before relying on a public endpoint.

Quick settings

Ink chain ID answer

Use chain ID 57073 / 0xdef1 for Ink mainnet, with RPC URL https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com, explorer.inkonchain.com, and ETH as the gas token. Copy the fields below, then check source docs and endpoint availability before use.

Chain ID: 57073 / 0xdef1
RPC URL: https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com
Explorer: https://explorer.inkonchain.com
Gas token: ETH
Source docs: Ink docs
Latest check: Jul 20, 2026
Source snapshot: July 4, 2026
Config path: wallet_addEthereumChain JSON

Availability check:Ink lists multiple RPC providers and endpoints. If the public endpoint fails intermittently, compare the linked provider docs and test the current endpoint before changing app configuration.

Copy Ink config Open Ink guide Explorer directory Gas token directory

Good fit when you need:

the Ink chain ID, RPC URL, explorer, and gas token in one place;
source documentation links beside the copied setup fields;
manual wallet config fields without connecting a wallet or choosing an RPC provider.

Before you paste these fields:

compare the chain ID against the source link on this page;
open the explorer once and confirm it matches the network you expect;
use the public RPC for setup checks, then choose monitored infrastructure for production traffic.

Exact setup guide

Ink chain ID and RPC guide

Open this guide when you specifically need chain ID, RPC URL, explorer, gas token, or wallet configfor Ink. It keeps the copied fields, official/source docs, and setup cautions together in one focused reference.

Open Ink chain ID and RPC guide Chain ID list Mainnet RPC list

Chain ID57073 / 0xdef1

RPC URLhttps://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com

Explorerhttps://explorer.inkonchain.com

Gas tokenETH

VerificationVerified metadata

Source snapshotJuly 4, 2026

Evidence snapshotJul 20, 2026

Verification record

Automated source snapshots and recorded probe evidence are tracked separately. The source snapshot timestamp is not a manual review date. This is not a live uptime, latency, or production reliability monitor. If a recorded public RPC probe fails, verify the source links and current endpoint availability before changing production configuration.

Automated source snapshot: July 4, 2026
Verification status: Verified metadata
Source snapshot run: source-monitoring-2026-07-04
Source snapshot tool: source-monitoring-refresh
Source set: Ink docs
Latest recorded chain ID probe: eth_chainId matched expected 0xdef1; observed 0xdef1 on Jul 20, 2026

Methodology Report a correction

Ink wallet-add fields

Wallet directory sites often expose a connect button. Main.net keeps the same MetaMask and EIP-3085 setup fields as text so developers can compare them with official/source docs before calling wallet_addEthereumChain.

chainId: 0xdef1 (57073)
chainName: Ink
nativeCurrency: ETH; name ETH, symbol ETH, decimals 18
rpcUrls: https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com
blockExplorerUrls: https://explorer.inkonchain.com

GlossaryChain IDHow wallet and RPC software identify a mainnet network.GlossaryRPC endpointWhat an RPC URL does and why public endpoints can be rate-limited.GlossaryMainnetThe production network context for these chain settings.Gas tokenETH gas tokenOther mainnet rows that use ETH for gas.Network categoryEVM mainnetsCompare Ink with related evm mainnets by chain ID, RPC URL, explorer, and source links.Network categoryL2 mainnetsCompare Ink with related l2 mainnets by chain ID, RPC URL, explorer, and source links.GuideInk chain ID and RPC guideInk-specific chain ID, RPC URL, explorer, gas token, and wallet setup reference.

Monitoring evidence

These checks are review signals only. They are not uptime, latency, privacy, or production reliability claims. A source fetch failure or eth_chainId failure can mean a source page or public RPC endpoint was unavailable, changed, or rate-limited during a check. Re-open source links and test current RPC availability before relying on a public endpoint.

Snapshot generated: Jul 20, 2026
Source checks: 3 sources checked
Source changes: 0 changes since the previous source hash snapshot
Source fetch failures: 0
eth_chainId probe: matched expected 0xdef1
Per-source check timing: Included in the monitoring snapshot, not represented as a manual review or page freshness date

View monitoring snapshots orsource change history.

Network endpoints

Primary public RPC: https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com
Explorer: https://explorer.inkonchain.com
Official/source documentation: Ink docs
Chain type: OP Stack L2 mainnet
Chain ID hex: 0xdef1
Source snapshot provenance: source-monitoring-2026-07-04 via source-monitoring-refresh

Ink common questions

What is the Ink mainnet RPC URL?: Ink's listed primary public RPC URL is https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com.
What is Ink's chain ID?: Ink's listed chain ID is 57073.
What block explorer does Ink use?: Ink's listed block explorer is https://explorer.inkonchain.com.
What gas token does Ink use?: Ink's listed gas token is ETH.

Copy-ready config

Neutral app configuration built from the verified fields above. Copy buttons only place text on your clipboard; they do not connect a wallet, request permissions, or rank RPC providers.

Chain ID decimal57073

Chain ID hex0xdef1

RPC URLhttps://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com

Explorer URLhttps://explorer.inkonchain.com

EIP-3085-shaped JSON

Rendered as text for manual review before use.

{
  "chainId": "0xdef1",
  "chainName": "Ink",
  "nativeCurrency": {
    "name": "ETH",
    "symbol": "ETH",
    "decimals": 18
  },
  "rpcUrls": [
    "https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com"
  ],
  "blockExplorerUrls": [
    "https://explorer.inkonchain.com"
  ]
}

Developer snippets

Static examples generated from Main.net fields. These snippets are for manual configuration review and read-only RPC checks; they do not connect wallets, create signers, submit writes, or rank providers.

viem chain definition

Read-only snippet generated from Main.net fields. Review official sources before production use.

import { defineChain } from 'viem'

export const inkMainnet = defineChain({
  id: 57073,
  name: "Ink",
  nativeCurrency: {
    name: "ETH",
    symbol: "ETH",
    decimals: 18,
  },
  rpcUrls: {
    default: { http: ["https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com"] },
    public: { http: ["https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com"] },
  },
  blockExplorers: {
    default: {
      name: "explorer.inkonchain.com",
      url: "https://explorer.inkonchain.com",
    },
  },
})

wagmi read-only config

Read-only transport example generated from Main.net fields. It does not include account adapters or transaction actions.

import { createConfig, http } from 'wagmi'
import { inkMainnet } from './ink'

export const config = createConfig({
  chains: [inkMainnet],
  transports: {
    [inkMainnet.id]: http("https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com"),
  },
})

ethers read-only provider

Read-only JsonRpcProvider example generated from Main.net fields. It does not create a signer.

import { JsonRpcProvider } from 'ethers'

export const provider = new JsonRpcProvider("https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com", {
  chainId: 57073,
  name: "ink",
})

const network = await provider.getNetwork()
console.log(network.chainId)

bash

curl eth_chainId check

Minimal JSON-RPC identity check. This verifies the endpoint-reported chain ID only, not uptime or production suitability.

curl -s -X POST \
  -H 'content-type: application/json' \
  --data '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"eth_chainId","params":[]}' \
  https://rpc-gel.inkonchain.com

# Expected chain ID: 57073 / 0xdef1

Developer signals

External dashboards a developer may inspect before choosing where to deploy. Main.net links to these references but does not collect the metric values, normalize methodologies, rank chains, or recommend deployments.

activitygrowthepie chain metricsExternal activity, cost, throughput, stablecoin, and ecosystem metrics where this chain is covered.liquidityDeFiLlama chain pageExternal TVL, stablecoin, volume, fee, and protocol coverage where this chain is covered.riskL2BEAT project pageExternal L2 risk, value secured, activity, data availability, and trust-assumption research where this chain is covered.explorerInk explorerExplorer-hosted blocks, transactions, contracts, token transfers, and verification tools from the listed explorer.

Main.net links to external developer-signal dashboards but does not collect, normalize, rank, or republish their metric values in this version.
External metrics can use different methodologies and update schedules. Check the linked provider documentation before comparing chains.
These links are not recommendations, rankings, investment advice, or claims that a chain is suitable for a specific application.

Source links

Ink network information Ink RPC providers Ink wallet setup

Safety note

Ink lists multiple RPC providers and endpoints. Verify primary endpoint availability and provider fit before routing production traffic through a public endpoint.

Main.net is an independent reference site. It does not operate this chain, custody assets, execute transactions, or provide investment advice.

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