Solana RPC endpoints
Standard, high-performance RPC endpoints providing full Solana API compatibility with enhanced reliability and throughput. These endpoints support all Solana JSON-RPC methods and now use staked connections by default for all paid plans, providing optimal transaction landing rates:- Mainnet:
https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
- Devnet:
https://devnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
Staked Transactions Are the New DefaultTransactions sent through Helius will automatically use staked connections for all paid plans, providing you with the highest transaction landing rates and ensuring your transactions are optimized for speed and reliability. No code changes required.
Secure RPC endpoints
These URLs are specifically masked and IP rate-limited at 5 TPS, making them safe to use directly from frontend applications without exposing your API credits:- Mainnet:
https://abc-456-fast-mainnet.helius-rpc.com
- Devnet:
https://123-xyz-fast-devnet.helius-rpc.com
Staked Connection endpoints (Deprecated)
Deprecated: The staked endpoint (
staked.helius-rpc.com
) has been deprecated. Use the regular endpoint instead (mainnet.helius-rpc.com
) which now uses staked connections by default for all paid plans.- Cost: 1 credit per
sendTransaction
request (reduced from 10 credits) - Automatic optimization: All transactions are sent over optimized network infrastructure (Asia, Europe, and North America)
- Higher landing rates: Guaranteed access to staked connections during market congestion
- No code changes required: Existing applications automatically benefit from staked connections
Solana Websocket Endpoints
Standard WebSocket endpoints that provide real-time data streaming according to the Solana WebSocket protocol. These endpoints support all standard Solana WebSocket subscription methods including account, program, signature, slot, and log subscriptions:- Mainnet:
wss://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
- Devnet:
wss://devnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
Key Features
- Supported subscriptions:
accountSubscribe
,programSubscribe
,signatureSubscribe
,slotSubscribe
,logsSubscribe
, and more - Protocol compatibility: Fully compatible with Solana’s standard WebSocket API
- Best for: Applications that need to monitor account changes, track transaction confirmations, or receive real-time updates on blockchain activity
- Connection management: Implement periodic pings every 30-60 seconds to maintain active connections
Geyser Enhanced Websocket Endpoints
Enhanced WebSockets offer faster response times than traditional RPC WebSockets and provide real-time transaction and account updates directly to your applications:- Mainnet:
wss://atlas-mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
- Devnet:
wss://atlas-devnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY
Key Features
- Available for: Business and professional plans only (not the same as Yellowstone Geyser, which requires a Dedicated Node)
- Subscription methods: Supports
transactionSubscribe
andaccountSubscribe
- Connection management: Websockets have a 10-minute inactivity timer; implement health checks and send pings every minute to keep connections alive
- Current status: In beta, occasionally may experience delayed data