> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Gnosis Chain API reference: xDai sidechain JSON-RPC

> Use the Gnosis Chain JSON-RPC and Beacon APIs on Chainstack to query the xDai EVM sidechain, send transactions, and access consensus layer data.

## What is the Gnosis Chain API

The Gnosis Chain, formerly known as xDai Chain, is a sidechain that aims to address the scaling challenges of the Ethereum blockchain. It is an EVM-based blockchain network that uses the xDAI stablecoin for transactions, which maintains a 1:1 value ratio with the DAI stablecoin. Gnosis Chain leverages faster block and epoch times for efficient transaction processing, minimizing network congestion.

Gnosis Chain provides a stable, lean, and high-performance network with cross-chain bridges for smooth interactions. It is designed for Web3 builders looking to develop scalable solutions and offers a familiar developer experience for those accustomed to Ethereum. Its EVM compatibility and cross-chain connections make it an ideal environment for building various applications.

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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](https://beacon.gnosischain.com/).

## How to start using the Gnosis Beacon Chain API

To use the Gnosis Chain API, you need access to a Gnosis Chain RPC node.

Follow these steps to sign up on Chainstack, deploy a Gnosis Chain RPC node, and find your endpoint credentials:

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    [Sign up with Chainstack](https://console.chainstack.com/user/account/create).
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    [Deploy a node](/docs/manage-your-networks).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    [View node access and credentials](/docs/manage-your-node#view-node-access-and-credentials).
  </Step>
</Steps>

Now you are ready to connect to the Gnosis Chain and use the Gnosis Chain API to build.

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  **See also**

  [Build better with Gnosis Chain](https://chainstack.com/build-better-with-gnosis/)
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