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What is Optimism RPC? What is Optimism Ethereum Layer 2?

By Wayne Ingram
Nov 13, 2024
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Optimism is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. This article will discuss, "What is Optimism RPC? What is Optimism Ethereum Layer 2? "Let's get started.

What is Optimism Ethereum Layer 2?

Optimism is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Optimism L2 uses Optimistic Virtual Machine (OVM), an innovative rollup technology that allows for cheaper and faster transactions while maintaining all the key security properties of Ethereum.

How to add Optimism to Metamask wallet

To add the Optimism Layer 2 network to your Metamask account, please follow these steps that have been verified by our authors.

- Download the Metamask browser extension.

- Go on your Metamask wallet and select the 'Add Networks' button.

- Copy and paste the verified Optimism RPC details onto this page.

- Once you input these details and select 'Save' you will be connected to the Optimism Network.

What is Optimism RPC?

The details below are the verified RPC endpoints for the Optimism network. Be sure to add these RPC inputs to your Metamask wallet.

Network Name: Optimistic Ethereum

New RPC URL: https://mainnet.optimism-io

Chain Id: 10

Currency Symbol: ETH

Block Explorer URL: https://optimistic.etherscan.io

What is Optimism RPC? What is Optimism Ethereum Layer 2? - Hopefully, this article can help you to get some knowledge.

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