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Overview

CoW Protocol Python SDK supports trading on multiple EVM-compatible chains, enabling you to build cross-chain trading strategies and multi-network applications.

Supported Chains

Ethereum Mainnet

Chain ID: 1 | Chain.MAINNET

Gnosis Chain

Chain ID: 100 | Chain.GNOSIS

Arbitrum One

Chain ID: 42161 | Chain.ARBITRUM_ONE

Base

Chain ID: 8453 | Chain.BASE

Polygon

Chain ID: 137 | Chain.POLYGON

Avalanche

Chain ID: 43114 | Chain.AVALANCHE

BNB Chain

Chain ID: 56 | Chain.BNB

Testnet Support

Chain-Specific Configuration

Selecting a Chain for Trading

Chain-Specific Contract Addresses

Working with Chain IDs

Multi-Chain Order Management

Composable Orders Across Chains

RPC Provider Configuration

API Configuration Per Chain

Chain Detection and Validation

Best Practices

Token addresses differ across chains. Always maintain a mapping of token addresses per chain.
Use reliable RPC providers for each chain. Consider rate limits and latency for your use case.
Gas prices and confirmation times vary significantly between chains. Adjust your strategies accordingly.
Use Sepolia for Ethereum testing. Other chains may have their own testnets.
Implement monitoring for RPC endpoint health and chain congestion across all chains you support.

Complete Multi-Chain Example

Last modified on March 17, 2026