FAQs
What is Etherscan used for? ›
Etherscan is a block explorer for the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to easily search and browse transactions and blocks. It also provides information about each transaction and block, such as the hash and timestamp. You can think of Etherscan as the Google of Ethereum.
Can I get my money back from Etherscan? ›
Can I withdraw my funds from Etherscan? No. As a block explorer, we only provide a platform that lets users look up, confirm and validate transactions and other data that are publicly available on the Ethereum blockchain.
How do I interact with Etherscan? ›
How to use Etherscan
- Go to Etherscan.io.
- Paste the wallet address (or ENS domain) into the search bar on the homepage.
- On the next page, you can see the balance, the tokens held, and the transactions made with that wallet.
Yes, Etherscan is safe to use, but users should still remain vigilant while trading. For example, if you're looking to trade ETH or any other asset with an address that's not known to you, while you might find it on Etherscan itself, it's prudent to look up the wallet's ledger and see if there are no issues.
Who funds Etherscan? ›
6th Man Ventures, Draper Associates, Nascent, SV Angel, and Web3 Capital (Singapore) are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Etherscan.
Is Etherscan free? ›
Etherscan is a free-to-use platform that can be used to explore transactions, wallets, and smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.
Does Etherscan show all transactions? ›
Etherscan is a blockchain explorer that allows users to access public data related to transactions, smart contracts, addresses, and more on the Ethereum blockchain. Like a search engine, Etherscan allows you to monitor all Ethereum network interactions publicly.
How do I claim through Etherscan? ›
Example
- On Etherscan, select Contract > Write Contract. Click Connect to Web3 and connect your wallet using your preferred non-custodial wallet (e.g. MetaMask).
- Click Claim and fill in the metadata you found above. Remove all the quotes ( " ) from the merkleProof field.
How to withdraw Ethereum staking rewards?
- Claim your staking rewards in your Ethereum wallet.
- Transfer the rewards to an exchange that supports fiat withdrawals.
- Sell the rewards for fiat and withdraw them to your bank account.
Etherscan is not a wallet or a wallet service provider, but rather a tool that allows users to explore and understand the Ethereum blockchain in a user-friendly manner.
Can Etherscan track Bitcoin? ›
No, Etherscan does not track the Bitcoin network and its transactions. Etherscan is a blockchain explorer that only queries the data of the Ethereum network. To explore the Bitcoin network, you can use a Bitcoin explorer such as Blockchain.com, Blockstream.info, or Bitcoinexplorer.org.
How do I get Ethereum back from scammer? ›
Reporting a cryptocurrency scam can also help you recoup your losses. The sooner you report it, the better the chances of authorities being able to track down the scammers and recover any stolen funds.
How do I report a transaction on Etherscan? ›
Reporting an address
- Access the address on Etherscan. ...
- Locate the 'More Info' section on the right, near the top of the page.
- Click the dropdown menu marked 'More' and select 'Report/Flag Address':
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Where is Etherscan headquarters? ›
Etherscan is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
How do I call Etherscan API? ›
Once logged into your Etherscan account, navigate to etherscan.io/myapikey in your profile. Click on the "+ Add" button to create a new API key. Once you've created your API key, you can use it to call the free API endpoints and power your dapps with rich data.
