eth_getBalance - Blast RPC Method
Query account balance on Blast. Essential for wallet applications and yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications on the only Ethereum L2 with native yield—4% for ETH and 5%+ for stablecoins automatically.
Returns the balance of a given address on Blast.
Why Blast? Build on the only Ethereum L2 with native yield—4% for ETH and 5%+ for stablecoins automatically with $2.5B+ TVL, auto-rebasing ETH and USDB, gas revenue sharing for developers, and Blur-backed ecosystem.
Use Cases
The eth_getBalance method is essential for:
- Wallet applications - Display user balances
- Transaction validation - Check if account has sufficient funds
- DeFi applications - Monitor collateral and liquidity for yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications
- Account monitoring - Track balance changes over time
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid address format or block parameter |
| -32000 | Execution error | Node execution error |
Related Methods
eth_getCode- Get contract bytecodeeth_getTransactionCount- Get account nonce
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Blast. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications.
eth_getCode
Get contract bytecode on Blast. Essential for verifying smart contracts for yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications.