Configuring an RPC endpoint
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This page will show you how to configure your execution client to serve HTTP RPC requests.
This will allow you to interact directly with the Ethereum network using your own node. No need to use a 3rd party service like Infura anymore!
You will need to add the following flags to your execution client.
Please note, configuring your --http-corsdomain as per the above example will allow anyone to use your node as an RPC endpoint. Please ensure this is also paired with the appropriate firewall rule(s) to prevent this from happening.
This will indicate your Geth node is ready for RPC connections
The below example will show you how to use your RPC endpoint with Metamask as it is one of the most commonly used wallets.
The specific details will vary depending on your local setup. As I am running Geth on the same machine as my Metamask installation, so I am using 127.0.0.1 as the IP address.
If your RPC is unavailable or otherwise inaccessible, it may show an error when you enter the Chain ID and won't allow you to save the network.
Success! Now you can use Metamask as you normally would with the added benefit of accessing the Ethereum network through your own node ๐ฅณ
Now you will need a wallet that allows you to add custom RPC endpoints. You can find a list of wallets with this feature