POST
/
efb0a5eccd2caa5135eb54eba6f7f300
curl --request POST \
  --url https://optimism-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/efb0a5eccd2caa5135eb54eba6f7f300 \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "net_listening",
  "id": 1
}'
{
  "jsonrpc": "<string>",
  "id": 123,
  "result": true
}

Optimism API method net_listening checks if the client is actively listening for network connections. This method is useful for diagnosing network issues or confirming the node’s network status.

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Parameters

This method does not require any parameters.

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Response

  • result — a boolean value indicating whether the client is actively listening for network connections.

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Use case

The net_listening method is essential for:

  • Network administrators and node operators to verify the operational status of their Optimism client.
  • Developers and services that need to ensure their node is correctly configured to participate in the network.
  • Automated systems that monitor the health and connectivity of Optimism nodes.

Body

application/json
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jsonrpc
string
default:2.0
required
​
method
string
default:net_listening
required
​
id
integer
default:1
required

Response

200 - application/json
Whether the client is listening for network connections
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jsonrpc
string
​
id
integer
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result
boolean

True if the client is actively listening for network connections, false otherwise.