What Chainlist does

Chainlist is an open-source directory and configuration utility for EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) blockchain networks, maintained by the DefiLlama team. The platform aggregates metadata for over 200 EVM-compatible networks, including Chain IDs, Network IDs, native currency information, RPC endpoints, explorer URLs, and bridge URLs. Users access the service for free via chainlist.org, where they can search networks, filter between mainnets and testnets, and connect their wallets directly. A public JSON API at /rpcs.json exposes the complete dataset programmatically for wallets, dashboards, and Web3 infrastructure tooling.

The product serves two primary user types: Web3/wallet users who need to correctly configure network connections, and Web3 developers building multi-chain DApps, wallets, and infrastructure. The platform aggregates RPC endpoints from multiple providers—including Alchemy, Infura, Ankr, PublicNode, OnFinality, and others—and transparently labels tracking policies (none, limited, yes). It also flags EIP standard support (EIP155, EIP1559, EIP1108, EIP2718, EIP2930, EIP4844, EIP7702), enabling developers to identify network capabilities.

Chainlist operates as a free, product-led growth tool with no paid tiers or subscriptions. Revenue is derived from display advertising through HypeLab, and the service is part of the DefiLlama ecosystem, which provides indirect distribution and credibility. No formal corporate structure, funding rounds, headcount, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available data; the project appears to be a community-maintained open-source initiative hosted under the DefiLlama GitHub organization.

Name

Chainlist

Website

https://chainlist.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chainlist is an open-source directory of 200+ EVM-compatible blockchain networks, providing Chain IDs, RPC endpoints, and wallet configuration metadata to Web3 users and developers via a free web interface and public JSON API.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web3 Infrastructure / Blockchain Network Directory

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Chain Wallet & Asset Routing Infrastructure (FSADACAJ)

Keywords

• EVM network directory
• RPC endpoint aggregator
• Web3 infrastructure
• Blockchain network metadata
• Multi-chain wallet configuration

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Advertising (HypeLab): Display advertisements shown on the site, likely targeting Web3 users with crypto-related products and services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chainlist is a free, self-serve web directory and JSON API that catalogs EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) blockchain networks, providing standardized Chain IDs, Network IDs, native currency data, RPC endpoints, explorer URLs, and bridge URLs for 200+ networks so users can connect wallets and Web3 middleware to the correct chain. The product is open-source, maintained by the DefiLlama team, and monetized through on-site display advertising.

Product overview

Chainlist is a single unified product—a directory service for EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) blockchain networks. The platform aggregates and displays information about various blockchain networks including their Chain IDs, Network IDs, native currencies, and RPC endpoints. Users can search for networks, filter by testnets, and connect their wallets to access network details. The product is maintained by DefiLlama and operates as an open-source project with contributions managed via GitHub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chainlist Network Directory A free, self-serve web-based directory of 200+ EVM-compatible blockchain networks. Users search for networks, view Chain ID and Network ID (in decimal and hex), native currency, RPC endpoints, explorer URLs, and bridge URLs, and connect wallets directly through the interface. Testnet filtering is supported. The product is maintained by the DefiLlama team and open to community contributions via GitHub.
• Public RPC JSON API A publicly accessible JSON API that returns a comprehensive array of EVM network configuration data, including chain names, Chain IDs, Network IDs, RPC endpoints with tracking flags, native currency details, explorer URLs, and TVL data. The API is freely accessible without authentication and serves as the data source for the Chainlist frontend as well as external wallets, dashboards, and Web3 infrastructure tools.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DefiLlama: DefiLlama is the parent ecosystem and host organization for Chainlist on GitHub. While primarily a DeFi analytics platform, its brand and traffic feed directly into Chainlist's distribution, and both serve as essential free reference utilities for the Web3 developer community.
• Alchemy: Alchemy is a leading RPC endpoint provider and Web3 developer platform. Chainlist aggregates Alchemy RPC endpoints alongside other providers, and Alchemy competes indirectly by offering its own multi-chain network support and developer dashboards that include chain configuration tooling.
• Infura: Infura (Consensys) is a major RPC provider whose endpoints are listed in Chainlist. It serves the same developer audience needing reliable multi-chain EVM connectivity and competes for the same wallet and DApp integrations.
• Ankr: Ankr operates a decentralized RPC network across many EVM chains and is one of the most prominently aggregated providers in Chainlist. Both serve developers who need cross-chain infrastructure with free and paid tiers.
• Pocket Network: Pocket Network provides decentralized RPC infrastructure for dozens of blockchains and is listed as a provider in Chainlist. Both target the same multi-chain developer infrastructure buyer.
• DRPC: DRPC is a decentralized RPC provider aggregating endpoints across EVM chains, and is featured in Chainlist's directory. Both compete to be the go-to reliability layer for multi-chain RPC access.
• OnFinality: OnFinality provides API and RPC infrastructure across many blockchain networks and is aggregated within Chainlist. Both serve the multi-chain developer audience needing chain metadata and reliable endpoints.
• PublicNode: PublicNode offers free public RPC endpoints for many EVM chains and is among the providers surfaced by Chainlist. It represents the same category of public multi-chain RPC infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• MetaMask: MetaMask is the dominant EVM wallet and a primary consumer of accurate Chain ID and RPC data; Chainlist exists largely to help MetaMask users configure custom networks. MetaMask could internalize directory functionality, making it a strategic incumbent peer.
• WalletConnect: WalletConnect is a foundational wallet-to-DApp connectivity protocol across EVM and non-EVM chains. As multi-chain wallet infrastructure expands, WalletConnect overlaps with Chainlist's role in enabling cross-chain wallet connectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/DefiLlama/chainlist
• Xx.com/chainlist_team

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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