DefineDeFiWeb3 Glossary

Blockchain Explorer

A website that lets you look up any transaction, address, or contract on a blockchain. Like a search engine for blockchain activity.

Example

Using Etherscan to check if a payment went through, see contract code, or watch what a wallet is doing.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

πŸš€Getting Started

  • 1Etherscan (Ethereum), Arbiscan (Arbitrum), Basescan (Base) for each chain
  • 2Search by transaction hash, address, or contract
  • 3Verify contracts to read/interact with functions
  • 4Track whale wallets by bookmarking addresses
  • 5Check token approvals to revoke risky permissions
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