aa-bundler
DevelopmentHelp users run an ERC-4337 bundler using Nethereum — set up in-process or standalone bundlers with mempool, validation, reputation, and JSON-RPC server. Use when the user mentions running a bundler, ERC-4337 bundler setup, BundlerService, BundlerConfig, bundler RPC server, mempool configuration, UserOperation validation, or bundler presets (AppChain, Standard, Production) in .NET/C#.
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Run an ERC-4337 Bundler
Nethereum includes a full ERC-4337 bundler — collects UserOperations, validates them, manages a mempool with reputation tracking, and submits bundles to the EntryPoint.
When to Use This
- User wants to run their own bundler instead of using a third-party service
- User is building an application chain that needs an integrated bundler
- User needs to configure bundler settings (validation, mempool, reputation)
- User wants a JSON-RPC endpoint for the bundler
Packages
dotnet add package Nethereum.AccountAbstraction.Bundler
dotnet add package Nethereum.AccountAbstraction.Bundler.RpcServer # for JSON-RPC endpoint
Quick Start
using Nethereum.AccountAbstraction.Bundler;
using Nethereum.Web3;
using Nethereum.Web3.Accounts;
var web3 = new Web3(new Account(privateKey), "http://localhost:8545");
var config = BundlerConfig.CreateAppChainConfig(
entryPoint: EntryPointAddresses.Latest,
beneficiary: "0xBeneficiaryAddress");
var bundlerService = new BundlerService(web3, config);
// Submit a UserOperation
string userOpHash = await bundlerService.SendUserOperationAsync(
packedUserOp, EntryPointAddresses.Latest);
// Trigger immediate bundling
BundleResult result = await bundlerService.ExecuteBundleAsync();
// Check receipt
var receipt = await bundlerService.GetUserOperationReceiptAsync(userOpHash);
Configuration Presets
| Preset | Use Case | StrictValidation | ERC-7562 | AutoBundle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CreateAppChainConfig | Private chains | false | false | 1s |
CreateStandardConfig | Public testnets | true | true | 10s |
CreateProductionConfig | Mainnet | true | true | 10s + staking |
var appConfig = BundlerConfig.CreateAppChainConfig(entryPoint, beneficiary);
var stdConfig = BundlerConfig.CreateStandardConfig(entryPoint, beneficiary);
var prodConfig = BundlerConfig.CreateProductionConfig(entryPoint, beneficiary);
Key Config Properties
| Property | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
MaxBundleSize | 10 | Max UserOperations per bundle |
MaxMempoolSize | 1000 | Max UserOperations in mempool |
AutoBundleIntervalMs | 10000 | Bundle interval (0 = manual) |
StrictValidation | true | Enforce ERC-4337 rules |
EnableERC7562Validation | false | Trace-based opcode validation |
UnsafeMode | false | Skip all validation (testing only) |
MinStake | 1 ETH | Min stake for reputation |
WhitelistedAddresses | empty | Exempt from reputation checks |
BlacklistedAddresses | empty | Permanently rejected |
JSON-RPC Server
using Nethereum.AccountAbstraction.Bundler.RpcServer;
var rpcServer = new RpcServer();
rpcServer.AddBundlerHandlers(bundlerService);
// Or create bundler from config:
rpcServer.AddBundlerHandlers(web3, config);
Standard RPC Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
eth_sendUserOperation | Submit UserOperation |
eth_estimateUserOperationGas | Estimate gas |
eth_getUserOperationByHash | Look up by hash |
eth_getUserOperationReceipt | Get receipt |
eth_supportedEntryPoints | List EntryPoints |
eth_chainId | Return chain ID |
Debug Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
debug_bundler_sendBundleNow | Force immediate bundle |
debug_bundler_dumpMempool | Dump mempool contents |
debug_bundler_dumpReputation | Dump reputation scores |
debug_bundler_setReputation | Set reputation manually |
Reputation and Staking
var config = BundlerConfig.CreateProductionConfig(entryPoint, beneficiary);
config.WhitelistedAddresses.Add("0xYourPaymaster"); // trust your paymaster
config.BlacklistedAddresses.Add("0xBadFactory"); // block bad actors
Common Mistakes
- No beneficiary — required, receives bundler fees
- Wrong EntryPoint — bundler only accepts ops targeting
SupportedEntryPoints - AutoBundle=0 without manual bundling — ops pile up, never submitted
- UnsafeMode in production — skips all validation, wastes gas on bad ops
For full documentation, see: https://docs.nethereum.com/docs/account-abstraction/guide-run-bundler