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

# API overview

> Choose between Tavchain Ethereum JSON-RPC, explorer, faucet and local node interfaces, with links to the appropriate request and response guides.

Tavchain exposes several interfaces for different tasks. Choose the interface that corresponds to the information or operation you need.

| Interface | Use it for |
| - | - |
| [Ethereum JSON-RPC](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/http-api.md) | Canonical chain queries and locally signed transaction submission. |
| [Explorer](https://explorer.tavchain.safeney.com/) | Indexed blocks, transactions, tokens and verified contract source. |
| [Faucet](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/faucet.md) | Requesting Test TAV through its claim workflow. |
| [Local node RPC](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/network-assets.md) | Operating and inspecting your own full node. |

## Ethereum JSON-RPC

Use HTTP POST with JSON-RPC 2.0 request objects. Start with [network identity](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/api/network-selection.md), [account reads](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/api/account.md), [transaction submission](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/api/submit-transaction.md) and [receipts](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/api/transaction.md).

The [response-format reference](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/api/schemas.md) explains quantity, address and error representations. The endpoint is not described by a Tavchain OpenAPI REST specification.

## Service boundaries

Explorer responses are indexed observations and can lag chain data. The faucet is a test-token distribution service, not a server wallet for application transactions. Neither interface requires your wallet private key.

The historical custom `/v1` gateway is not the API for the current EVM network. Use the endpoints in [Network information](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/network.md).


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