# Gnosis Chain API reference guide
# Start building on Gnosis Chain using the Gnosis Beacon Chain API
This page is a collection of Gnosis Chain call examples for the Gnosis Beacon Chain API using:
For a detailed description of all the available Beacon Chain API specifications, see Ethereum Beacon Chain API (opens new window).
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The management API namespaces admin_
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# What is the Gnosis Beacon Chain API
The Gnosis Beacon Chain API allows developers to communicate with the Gnosis Chain consensus layer (opens new window).
# How to start using the Gnosis Beacon Chain API
To use the Gnosis Beacon Chain API, you need access to a Gnosis Beacon Chain (consensus layer) endpoint.
Follow these steps to sign up on Chainstack, deploy a Gnosis Chain RPC node, and find your endpoint credentials:
Now you are ready to connect to the Gnosis blockchain and use the Gnosis Chain API.
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