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debug_traceTransaction - Optimism RPC Method

Trace a transaction execution on Optimism. Requires archive node for debugging cross-chain DeFi, Superchain-interoperable dApps, and public goods funding recipients.

Traces a transaction execution on Optimism by transaction hash.

Archive Node Required

This method requires an archive node. It is not available on full nodes.

Use Cases

  • Transaction debugging - Understand exactly what happened
  • Failure analysis - Find where and why a transaction reverted
  • Gas optimization - Analyze gas usage for cross-chain DeFi, Superchain-interoperable dApps, and public goods funding recipients

Tracer Options

  • {} - Default opcode tracer (verbose)
  • { tracer: "callTracer" } - Call tree tracer
  • { tracer: "prestateTracer" } - Pre-state tracer

Code Examples