eth_getStorageAt | Base

Base API method eth_getStorageAt retrieves the value from a specific storage position of a contract at a given address. This method is useful for inspecting the state of smart contracts at specific points in their execution or at a particular block.

This example makes a call to slot 7 of the USDC contract on the Base Mainnet.

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Parameters

• address — the address of the contract to access.
• position — the storage position to inspect, given as a hexadecimal value.
• 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 — the value from the specified storage position at the given address, returned as a hexadecimal string.

Use case

The eth_getStorageAt method is essential for:

• Developers and auditors who need to verify the state and behavior of smart contracts by inspecting their storage.
• DApps that require access to contract state that is not exposed through contract methods.
• Tools and services that monitor contract state for changes, updates, or anomalies.

Try the eth_getStorageAt RPC method yourself