Blockchain Service Endpoint
To communicate with the blockchain networks, an endpoint is needed to send/receive messages and transactions utilizing the interfacing in MASQ Software, conforming to standard JSON-RPC format on EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum L2 and Polygon PoS).
This endpoint URL is saved under the --blockchain-service-url in the software, and allows you to use your own endpoints instead of public RPC endpoints.
For live MASQ Browser / Base mainnet use, configure an HTTPS JSON-RPC endpoint for Base.
Here are providers that offer free and premium accounts that can be used with MASQ Node:
Alchemy (recommended for Base mainnet)
Important links:
Documentation: https://docs.alchemy.com
Base API: https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/base-api-quickstart
Infura
Important links:
Documentation: https://infura.io/docs/networks/base/base-quickstart
Nodies (recommended for Base mainnet RPC)
Important links:
Documentation: https://docs.nodies.app/
https://www.nodies.app/auth/register
Example endpoint pattern: Sign up at https://www.nodies.app/ for free usage and access to Base endpoints.
Advanced operators coordinating Polygon mainnet peers can use Polygon-focused RPC guides such as Polygon network documentation.