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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.satelink.network/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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Pricing

Satelink offers simple, transparent pricing with pay-per-use USDT settlement on Polygon.

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API Tiers

TierDaily LimitMonthly PricePer-Call Rate
Free200/day$0$0
Basic10,000/day$9$0.000030
Pro100,000/day$49$0.000016
Enterprise1,000,000/day$199$0.0000066

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Method Pricing

Different RPC methods have different costs based on compute requirements:
MethodCost per Call
eth_blockNumber$0.000001
eth_chainId$0.000001
eth_gasPrice$0.000005
eth_getBalance$0.000010
eth_getTransactionCount$0.000010
eth_getCode$0.000020
eth_call$0.000030
eth_estimateGas$0.000030
eth_getTransactionReceipt$0.000020
eth_getLogs$0.000050
eth_sendRawTransaction$0.000100
Average cost: ~$0.000030 per call

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Free Tier Details

  • 200 requests per day (resets at midnight UTC)
  • All RPC methods supported
  • All chains supported (Polygon, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base)
  • No credit card required
  • No expiration

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Upgrading

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Step 1: Get Deposit Info

curl https://rpc.satelink.network/api/keys/YOUR_KEY/deposit-info
Returns: 
{
  "deposit": {
    "address": "0x966E1Ae22996545015b1414B35234b10719d7Ad4",
    "network": "Polygon (ChainId 137)",
    "token": "USDT"
  }
}

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Step 2: Send USDT

Send the tier price in USDT to the treasury address on Polygon mainnet.
TierSend Amount
Basic$9 USDT
Pro$49 USDT
Enterprise$199 USDT

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Step 3: Submit TX Hash

curl -X POST https://rpc.satelink.network/api/keys/YOUR_KEY/deposit \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"tx_hash":"0x...","tier":"pro"}'
Response: 
{
  "ok": true,
  "deposited_usdt": 49,
  "new_tier": "pro",
  "new_daily_limit": 100000
}
Instant activation — no waiting period.

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Enterprise Plans

For teams needing more than 1M requests/day:
FeatureEnterprise+
Daily limitCustom
Dedicated nodesAvailable
SLA guarantee99.9%
Priority support24/7
Custom methodsSupported
Contact: enterprise@satelink.network

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Settlement

All payments settle on Polygon mainnet:
  • Token: USDT (0xc2132D05D31c914a87C6611C10748AEb04B58e8F)
  • Chain: Polygon PoS (chainId 137)
  • Treasury: 0x966E1Ae22996545015b1414B35234b10719d7Ad4
  • ClaimsContract: 0x6987921e2453f360e314e4424F6c2789F10a1CC9

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Revenue Distribution

When you pay for API usage, revenue is distributed:
RecipientShare
Node Operators50%
Platform30%
Distribution Pool20%
This means 50% of your payment goes directly to node operators running the infrastructure.

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Billing FAQ

Q: What happens if I exceed my daily limit? A: Requests return HTTP 429. Upgrade your tier or wait for midnight UTC reset. Q: Are unused requests rolled over? A: No. Daily limits reset at midnight UTC. Q: Can I get a refund? A: Deposits are non-refundable but never expire. Your tier remains active indefinitely. Q: Is there a minimum deposit? A: Yes, $9 USDT (Basic tier minimum). Q: Which chains are included? A: All chains (Polygon, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base) are included in every tier.

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Compare to Alternatives

ProviderFree TierPaid Starting
Satelink200/day$9/month
Alchemy300M CU/month$49/month
Infura100K/day$50/month
QuickNodeNone$49/month
Satelink advantage: Direct USDT settlement, decentralized infrastructure, transparent pricing.