eth_getBalance - Boba Network RPC Method
Query account balance on Boba Network. Essential for wallet applications and AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation on the Hybrid Compute L2 enabling smart contracts to access AI models and Web2 APIs natively.
Returns the balance of a given address on Boba Network.
Why Boba Network? Build on the Hybrid Compute L2 enabling smart contracts to access AI models and Web2 APIs natively with HybridCompute 2.0 for native AI/API access, $70M ecosystem funding, OP Stack compatibility, and two-way offchain integration.
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 AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation
- 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 Boba Network. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation.
eth_getCode
Get contract bytecode on Boba Network. Essential for verifying smart contracts for AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation.