eth_getBalance - Cronos RPC Method
Query account balance on Cronos. Essential for wallet applications and DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Crypto.com ecosystem integrations on the EVM-compatible Crypto.com blockchain.
Returns the balance of a given address on Cronos.
Why Cronos? Build on the EVM-compatible Crypto.com blockchain with fast finality and deep Crypto.com ecosystem 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 DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Crypto.com ecosystem integrations
- 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 Cronos. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Crypto.com ecosystem integrations.
eth_getCode
Get contract bytecode on Cronos. Essential for verifying smart contracts for DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Crypto.com ecosystem integrations.