getBalance
The getBalance method retrieves the native token balance of an address.
Usage
const { balance, decimals } = await evmChain.getBalance(
'0x8626f6940E2eb28930eFb4CeF49B2d1F2C9C1199'
)Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
address | string | The address to check the balance for |
Returns
The method returns a Promise that resolves to an object containing:
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
balance | bigint | The balance in the chain's base units (wei for Ethereum) |
decimals | number | The number of decimals used to format the balance (18 for Ethereum) |