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POST
/
2fc1de7f08c0465f6a28e3c355e0cb14
net_listening
curl --request POST \
  --url https://base-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/2fc1de7f08c0465f6a28e3c355e0cb14 \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "net_listening",
  "id": 1
}
'
{
  "jsonrpc": "<string>",
  "id": 123,
  "result": true
}
Base 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 Base 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 Base nodes.

Body

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

Response

200 - application/json

Whether the client is listening for network connections

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jsonrpc
string
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id
integer
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result
boolean

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

Last modified on May 18, 2026