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Last updated: 2025-09-13

Ethereum (ETH)

Supported Network

Ethereum is the leading smart contract platform that powers decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, and NFTs. As a non-custodial wallet, PRC supports Ethereum for sending, receiving, and interacting with the Ethereum network seamlessly.

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Ethereum Technical Specifications

Network Details

Chain ID1
Native TokenETH
SymbolETH
Decimals18
ConsensusProof-of-Stake (PoS)
Block Time~12s avg (post-Merge)

Ethereum Gas & Performance

Standard Gas10–20 Gwei

Values vary with congestion

Priority Gas50+ Gwei

For urgent transactions

Transaction Speed~12s avg
View current gas (Etherscan)

Ethereum RPC Endpoints

https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID
https://sepolia.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID
https://holesky.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID

Getting Started with Ethereum

How to Use Ethereum with PRC

1. Setup

Open PRC Wallet → Select Ethereum Network from the network dropdown.

2. Add ETH to Your Wallet

  • • Copy your ETH address from PRC
  • • Transfer ETH from an exchange or another wallet to your address
  • • Wait for network confirmation (usually ~12s)

3. Send ETH

  • • Enter recipient's address and amount
  • • Set appropriate gas fee based on urgency
  • • Confirm the transaction

4. Track Transactions

Use Etherscan to view transaction status using the TX hash. Monitor gas fees and network status to optimize costs.

Tip: Make sure your gas fee is appropriate, especially during network congestion. Higher gas fees can result in faster confirmation times.

Popular Ethereum dApps & Protocols

DeFi Protocols

Uniswap

Open Uniswap website
DEX

Decentralized exchange for token swaps with automated market makers

Aave

Open Aave website
Lending

Decentralized lending protocol for borrowing and lending crypto assets

MakerDAO

Open MakerDAO website
Stablecoin

Stablecoin minting and collateral management platform

NFT Marketplaces

OpenSea

Open OpenSea website
NFT Marketplace

Largest NFT marketplace on Ethereum for buying, selling, and discovering NFTs

Rarible

Open Rarible website
NFT Marketplace

User-owned NFT marketplace with governance token and creator tools

Other Notable dApps

Chainlink

Open Chainlink website
Oracle

Decentralized oracle network connecting smart contracts to real-world data

ENS Domains

Open ENS Domains website
Infrastructure

Ethereum Name Service for human-readable blockchain addresses

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Stuck Transactions (Pending)

Cause:Low gas fees or network congestion causing transaction to remain in mempool
Solution:Speed up by increasing gas fee or cancel the transaction with a higher nonce. Check Etherscan for pending transactions.

Gas Estimation Problems

Cause:Insufficient gas limit to execute the transaction or complex contract interaction
Solution:Increase gas limit and ensure you have enough ETH to cover gas costs. For contract interactions, try 150,000+ gas limit.

Contract Interaction Failures

Cause:Contract code errors, invalid parameters, or reverted transactions
Solution:Verify contract code on Etherscan, check function parameters, and contact contract developers if needed.

RPC Endpoint Issues

Cause:RPC provider downtime, rate limits, or connectivity issues
Solution:Try switching RPC endpoints (Infura → Alchemy → QuickNode) or check the provider's status page.
Known Issues (Ethereum) →

Security Considerations

Out-of-gas failures

Transactions can fail if gas limits are set too low. For complex contract interactions, increase gas limits to reduce the chance of reverts.

MEV & Front-running

Miners/validators may reorder transactions for profit. Be cautious when sending transactions during high network congestion, especially for time-sensitive trades.

Contract Verification

Always verify contract addresses via Etherscan before interacting. Look for verified contract code and check the contract's reputation through trusted sources.

Unlimited allowance risk

Avoid granting unlimited token approvals to unknown contracts. Regularly review and revoke approvals at https://revoke.cash to limit risk.