BOB (Build on Bitcoin) is a hybrid OP Stack Layer-2 that runs full-EVM apps while anchoring finality to Bitcoin and enabling trust-minimized BTC bridging for Bitcoin-native DeFi.
Check out our Bob API Quickstart guide to get started building on Bob.
The Bob API allows developers to interface with the Bob mainnet. With this API, developers can execute transactions, query on-chain data, and interact with the Bob network, relying on a JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, Bob is EVM compatible.
Bob uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API is crucial for any blockchain interaction on the Bob network, allowing users to read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data on-chain.
BOB supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods. Some chain-specific methods may vary. Please check the BOB API Endpoints for a complete list.
When accessing the Bob network via a node provider like Alchemy, Bob developers use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network. For the best development experience, we recommend that you sign up for a free API key!
Common Ethereum libraries like ethers.js should be compatible with Bob, given its EVM nature.
If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at support@alchemy.com or open a ticket in the dashboard.