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# Connecting to the blockchain

- [What is an RPC endpoint?](https://dev-guides.zkga.me/images/connecting-to-the-blockchain/what-is-an-rpc-endpoint.md)
- [Changing your RPC endpoint](https://dev-guides.zkga.me/images/connecting-to-the-blockchain/changing-your-rpc-endpoint.md)
- [Running your own xDAI node](https://dev-guides.zkga.me/images/connecting-to-the-blockchain/running-your-own-xdai-node.md)