eth_call - Scroll RPC Method
Execute smart contract calls without creating transactions on Scroll. Essential for reading contract state for zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling.
Executes a new message call immediately without creating a transaction on Scroll. Used for reading smart contract state.
Why Scroll? Build on the largest zkEVM by market share with $750M+ TVL and bytecode-level Ethereum equivalence with bytecode-level EVM equivalence, native Hardhat/Remix/MetaMask support, decentralized proof validation, and Scroll SDK for L2/L3 deployment.
Use Cases
The eth_call method is essential for:
- Reading contract state - Query view/pure functions
- Simulating transactions - Test execution without gas costs
- DeFi integrations - Check prices, balances, allowances for zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling
- Complex queries - Execute multi-step contract logic
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32000 | Execution reverted | Contract function reverted |
| -32602 | Invalid parameters | Invalid data encoding |
| -32015 | VM execution error | Contract logic error |
Related Methods
eth_estimateGas- Estimate gas for transactioneth_sendRawTransaction- Send actual transaction
eth_sendTransaction
Send a transaction from an unlocked account on Scroll. Requires the node to hold the sender's private key — intended for development and testing only.
eth_getLogs
Query event logs on Scroll. Essential for indexing zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling on the largest zkEVM by market share with $750M+ TVL and bytecode-level Ethereum equivalence.