> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

# Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralized, proof-of-work network for peer-to-peer payments. Bitcoin (BTC) is the native asset.

Infura provides access to the [Bitcoin Core JSON-RPC API](/reference/bitcoin/json-rpc-methods/). Methods include functionality for reading blocks, transactions, and chain state, inspecting the mempool, and getting transaction inclusion proofs.

See also

The [official Bitcoin Core RPC documentation](https://developer.bitcoin.org/reference/rpc/) for more information.

Select an option below to get started with the Bitcoin network.

[QuickstartLearn how to quickly connect and make calls to the Bitcoin network.](/reference/bitcoin/quickstart/)

[JSON-RPC APIsView the APIs available for communicating with the Bitcoin network.](/reference/bitcoin/json-rpc-methods/)

[Create an API keyLearn how to create and secure an API key.](/dashboard/get-started/create-api/)

## Endpoints[​](#endpoints "Direct link to Endpoints")

Connect

| Network            | Description         | URL                                                        |
| ------------------ | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Mainnet            | JSON-RPC over HTTPS | https://bitcoin-mainnet.infura.io/v3/<YOUR-API-KEY> Copied |
| Testnet (Testnet4) | JSON-RPC over HTTPS | https://bitcoin-testnet.infura.io/v3/<YOUR-API-KEY> Copied |