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RPC Node
A node that applications connect to in order to read data from or send transactions to a blockchain.
A Remote Procedure Call (RPC) node is a blockchain node that exposes an interface applications can connect to, letting them read blockchain data or submit new transactions without running their own full node.
Most wallets and applications connect to a third-party or self-hosted RPC node rather than requiring every end user to run a full node themselves.
Examples
- A wallet app typically connects to an RPC node to check balances and submit transactions.
- Relying on a third-party RPC node means trusting it to relay accurate blockchain data.