> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.uniblock.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Moonbase Alpha (MOON) Overview

Moonbase Alpha (MOON) RPC

Use Uniblock's JSON-RPC endpoint to access Moonbase Alpha (MOON) with low-latency routing and a single API surface across providers.

## What is Moonbase Alpha?

Moonbase Alpha is an EVM-compatible testnet. It is a testnet for Moonbeam. Its ticker symbol is `MOON`.

## What is the Moonbase Alpha (MOON) JSON-RPC API?

The JSON-RPC API is the standard interface for reading chain state, sending transactions, and interacting with smart contracts where supported.

## Making API requests

Send a POST request to `https://api.uniblock.dev/uni/v1/json-rpc?chainId=1287`. Include the JSON-RPC method and params in the request body.

## Supported networks

| Network        | Symbol | Type    | Chain ID |
| -------------- | ------ | ------- | -------- |
| Moonbeam       | `GLMR` | Mainnet | `1284`   |
| Moonbase Alpha | `MOON` | Testnet | `1287`   |

## API reference

Browse the available method groups for this chain:

* [Debug](/reference/jsonrpc-docs/1287/debug/debug-trace-block-by-hash)
* [EVM](/reference/jsonrpc-docs/1287/evm/eth-accounts)
* [Trace](/reference/jsonrpc-docs/1287/trace/trace-block)