Bitcoin (BTC) nodes and RPC explorer

NOWNodes as Bitcoin (BTC) node provider delivers fast, reliable access to BTC nodes for developers, wallets, and blockchain platforms.

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Products

Networks

Mainnet

Testnet

API Tools

Advanced API tools

Advanced APIs available across supported networks — from real-time  WebSocket access to historical and indexed data.

Real-time WebSocket access on supported networks.
Subscribe to new blocks, transactions, and events without polling.

Access full blockchain history on supported networks.
Query historical states and logs beyond pruned node limits.

Advanced tracing and debugging methods on supported networks.
Inspect transactions, internal calls, and execution paths.

High-level indexed blockchain data via a unified API. Access addresses, transactions, balances, and blocks without raw RPC calls.

Flexible node API infrastructure

Clear pricing and shared infrastructure with no hidden limits or unexpected restrictions

No RPS limits

There are no predefined RPS limits on paid plans. Throughput scales dynamically based on cluster capacity, without artificial throttling.

Flexible pricing

Plans for different budgets — from shared access to dedicated nodes. Combine tariffs to optimize costs without sacrificing performance.

Geo-balanced infrastructure

Requests are served through geo-distributed, load-balanced node clusters. Automatic failover maintains availability if nodes go offline.

120+ Blockchains

One RPC provider — 120+ blockchains. We regularly add new chains, including by request from our users. Check out our crypto node list.

99,95% Uptime

Reliable performance under any load — with smart load balancing. We ensure stable performance and deliver on our SLA.

24/7 Suport

Our support team consists of experienced technical experts. With a clear SLA, we guarantee help, with first responses in under 3 minutes.

Production starts here

Focus on your product — we handle node maintenance, scaling and availability.

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FAQ

What is a Bitcoin node provider?

A Bitcoin node provider offers infrastructure that allows developers to interact with the Bitcoin blockchain without running and maintaining their own full node. Instead of managing servers, storage, and synchronization, developers can connect to hosted Bitcoin RPC endpoints and APIs. This allows teams to build wallets, explorers, exchanges, and other blockchain applications faster while relying on managed infrastructure.

What is a Bitcoin RPC node

A Bitcoin RPC node is a full Bitcoin node that exposes Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoints so developers can interact with the blockchain programmatically. Through these endpoints applications can send transactions, retrieve block and transaction data, monitor network activity, and query wallet or address information. RPC nodes are commonly used by wallets, exchanges, analytics platforms, and other blockchain services that need direct access to Bitcoin data.

Do I need to run my own Bitcoin node

Running your own Bitcoin node is not strictly required for most applications. Maintaining a node involves significant storage requirements, constant synchronization with the network, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance. Using a node provider allows developers to access the blockchain through ready-to-use endpoints without handling the operational complexity of running a full node.

What Bitcoin APIs does NOWNodes support?

NOWNodes provides several API interfaces for interacting with the Bitcoin network. Developers can use standard Bitcoin RPC endpoints for direct blockchain interaction, WebSocket connections for real-time data streaming, and indexed APIs for easier access to transaction and address data. These tools allow applications to work with both current blockchain activity and historical blockchain information.

How do I start using a Bitcoin node?

Getting started with a Bitcoin node through NOWNodes is straightforward. After creating an account, developers receive an API key that can be used to connect to the Bitcoin RPC endpoint. Once connected, applications can begin sending requests to the blockchain and retrieving data immediately, allowing teams to integrate Bitcoin functionality into their products without deploying their own infrastructure.