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eth_getCode - Optimism RPC Method

Get contract bytecode on Optimism. Essential for verifying smart contracts for cross-chain DeFi, Superchain-interoperable dApps, and public goods funding recipients.

Returns the bytecode at a given address on Optimism.

Why Optimism? Build on the heart of the Superchain powering 60%+ of Ethereum L2 transactions with $6B+ TVL with OP Stack modularity, Superchain interoperability, 17M+ daily transactions across 33 chains, and 20% of tokens for public goods.

Use Cases

The eth_getCode method is essential for:

  • Contract verification - Check if address is a contract
  • Security analysis - Verify deployed bytecode matches expected
  • DeFi integrations - Validate contracts before interactions
  • Protocol analysis - Analyze contract deployments for cross-chain DeFi, Superchain-interoperable dApps, and public goods funding recipients

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