Networks & Endpoints
This pages gives an overview around the different networks available in the IOTA ecosystem.
In general, all endpoints are load balanced but are also subject to rate limiting. If you are developing a production level application for IOTA, consider setting up your own infrastructure in order to have more control and to not run into any limits.
IOTA Mainnet
The IOTA Mainnet is the production network within the IOTA ecosystem using the IOTA token.
This network runs under a Coordinator PoA scheme with validators operated by Akkodis, ETO GRUPPE, Software AG, University of Zurich, Imperial College London and the IOTA Foundation.
| Base Token | Protocol | HTTP REST API | Event API | Permanode API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOTA Token | Stardust | https://api.stardust-mainnet.iotaledger.net | wss://api.stardust-mainnet.iotaledger.net:443 (MQTT 3.1, /mqtt) | https://chronicle.stardust-mainnet.iotaledger.net |
Shimmer
Shimmer is the staging network for new protocol versions before they hit IOTA Mainnet.
| Base Token | Protocol | HTTP REST API | Event API | Permanode API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmer Token | Stardust | https://api.shimmer.network | wss://api.shimmer.network:443/api/mqtt/v1 (MQTT 3.1) | https://chronicle.shimmer.network |
ShimmerEVM
ShimmerEVM is the L2 EVM running on top of the Shimmer network.
| Base Token | Protocol | Chain ID | RPC URL | Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmer Token | ISC / EVM | https://json-rpc.evm.shimmer.network or wss://ws.json-rpc.evm.shimmer.network | https://explorer.evm.shimmer.network |
Public Testnet
The Public Testnet acts as a test bed for builders without any real world value.
This network is subject to occasional resets (no data retention) which are usually announced with a one-week grace period.
| Base Token | Protocol | HTTP REST API | Event API | Permanode API | Faucet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testnet Tokens (no value) | Stardust | https://api.testnet.shimmer.network | wss://api.testnet.shimmer.network:443/api/mqtt/v1 (MQTT 3.1) | https://chronicle.testnet.shimmer.network | https://faucet.testnet.shimmer.network |
Testnet EVM
The Testnet EVM (also called ShimmerEVM Beta) runs as a layer 2 on top of the Public Testnet. This network does not run any IOTA protocol but instead uses ISC to facilitate an Ethereum Virtual Machine and has an enshrined bridge from to layer 1.
This network is subject to occasional resets (no data retention) which are usually announced with a one-week grace period.
| Base Token | Protocol | Chain ID | RPC URL | Faucet | Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testnet Tokens (no value) | ISC / EVM | https://json-rpc.evm.testnet.shimmer.network | https://evm-faucet.testnet.shimmer.network | https://explorer.evm.testnet.shimmer.network |
DevNet
This network is going to be decommissioned by the end of 2023, consider building on the Public Testnet instead.
The DevNet is a legacy network running the Chrysalis protocol.
| Base Token | Protocol | HTTP REST API | Event API | Permanode API | Faucet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testnet Tokens (no value) | Chrysalis | https://api.lb-0.h.chrysalis-devnet.iota.cafe , https://api.lb-1.h.chrysalis-devnet.iota.cafe | wss://api.lb-0.h.chrysalis-devnet.iota.cafe:443 (MQTT 3.1, /mqtt) | https://chronicle.testnet.shimmer.network | https://faucet.testnet.shimmer.network |
Legacy
With the upgrade of the IOTA Mainnet to the Stardust protocol, migrations have been stopped and will re-commence once a new mechanism via an L2 chain is set up.
The legacy IOTA Mainnet was running for the sole purpose to facilitate token migrations into the IOTA Mainnet.
| Base Token | Protocol | HTTP REST API |
|---|---|---|
| IOTA Token (Unmigrated) | Legacy Trinary Protocol | https://api-legacy.iotaledger.net |