eth_getProof | Base

Base API method eth_getProof retrieves the account and storage values of the specified account, including the Merkle-proof. This method is used to verify the data without needing the entire state on the client side.

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Parameters

• address — the address of the account.
• storageKeys — an array of storage keys to prove.
• block — the block number (in hexadecimal) or one of the strings "earliest", "latest", or "pending", indicating the state to consider. The default is "latest".

Response

• result — an object containing the account proof, balance, code hash, nonce, storage hash, and storage proof for each requested storage key.

Use case

The eth_getProof method is essential for:

• Applications that need to verify account or contract state without syncing the entire blockchain.
• Services that provide cryptographic proofs of specific data to third parties.
• Tools that audit the state of accounts or contracts at specific block heights.

Try the eth_getProof RPC method yourself