This page provides an overview of the blockchain networks we currently support.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cloud.coinbase.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
What is a network?
What is a network?
A network is the blockchain infrastructure supporting transactions, dapps, and smart contracts, with its own rules, consensus mechanism, and native tokens. For example, wallets, addresses, and assets are created on a specific network.
Payments APIs Network Support
By product
Payment API features vary depending on whether you’re using Coinbase Business or Coinbase Prime.| Feature | Coinbase Business | Coinbase Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts API | ||
| Deposit Destinations API | ||
| Payment Methods API | - | |
| Transfers API | ||
| Webhooks API |
Accounts: In Production, Coinbase Business and Coinbase Prime both support creating accounts via CDP Portal, not APIs. The Accounts API is for listing and viewing account details.Payment Methods: Currently only available for Coinbase Prime accounts linked to CDP. Payment methods allow you to transfer funds to external bank accounts via Fedwire (domestic USD) or SWIFT (international).
By asset and network
Use the Network identifier when specifying a network in API requests.| Network | Network identifier | Coinbase Business | Coinbase Prime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos | aptos | USDC | - |
| Arbitrum | arbitrum | - | USDC |
| Base | base | USDC | USDC |
| Ethereum | ethereum | USDC | USDC |
| Optimism | optimism | USDC | USDC |
| Polygon | polygon | USDC | - |
| Solana | solana | USDC | USDC |
| Sui | sui | USDC | - |
EVM Networks
| Tool | Base | Ethereum | Arbitrum | Polygon | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Wallet Create & manage wallets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Supports all EVM networks |
| Embedded Wallet In-app wallets with email login | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Supports all EVM networks |
| Send & Receive Transfer crypto assets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Supports all EVM networks |
| Onramp Fiat to crypto conversion | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | • Support for > 50 networks • Varies by location. Check availability |
| x402 Micropayment protocol | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | • CDP Facilitator: Base • Self-hosted Facilitator: any EVM network |
| Trade API Token swapping | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Mainnet only |
| Paymaster Gas sponsorship | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Node RPC endpoints | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Webhooks Real-time events | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| AgentKit AI-powered agents | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | • Network availability depends on wallet provider config |
| Staking API Programmatic staking | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Faucets Test tokens | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Testnet only |
Non-EVM Networks
| Tool | Bitcoin | Solana | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Wallet Create & manage wallets | ❌ | ✅ | |
| Embedded Wallet In-app wallets with email login | ❌ | ✅ | |
| Send & Receive Transfer crypto assets | ❌ | ✅ | |
| Onramp Fiat to crypto conversion | ✅ | ✅ | • Support for > 50 networks • Varies by location. Check availability |
| x402 Micropayment protocol | ❌ | ❌ | Solana support in development |
| Token Balances Query token balances | ❌ | ✅ | Beta |
| AgentKit AI-powered agents | ❌ | ✅ | • Network availability depends on wallet provider config |
| Staking API Programmatic staking | ❌ | ✅ | |
| Faucets Test tokens | ❌ | ✅ | Testnet only |
Use cases
Mainnets vs. Testnets
Mainnets vs. Testnets
- Mainnet: Live, fully operational blockchain with real transactions and actual assets
- Testnets: Sandbox environments for testing smart contracts, dapps, and other blockchain functionality without risking real funds. You can obtain test currencies from faucets
| Testnet | Mainnet |
|---|---|
| Base-Sepolia | Base-Mainnet |
| Ethereum-Sepolia, Ethereum-Hoodi | Ethereum-Mainnet |
| Solana-Devnet | Solana-Mainnet |
Mainnets
Use mainnets for production-grade transactions and interactions using CDP APIs:- Sending real crypto funds (e.g., withdrawals, payments)
- Interacting with live DeFi protocols (such as staking)
- Reading onchain data for dashboards, analytics, etc.
Testnets
Use testnets for development, testing, or QA with no real funds involved:- Testing smart contract deployments before mainnet launch
- Simulating workflows (like login, staking, etc.) with testnet funds
- Continuous Integration tests that run contract calls
- Demo purposes for sandbox environments
Layer 2s
Use Layer 2s, such as the Base network, for lower fees and faster transactions:- Powering gas-efficient wallets or dapps
- Game or social app activity (frequent, low-cost interactions)
- Bridging assets between networks
What to read next
- Authentication: Set up API keys for CDP
- Quickstart: Build your first onchain app
- Demo Apps: Explore sample applications