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Read a transaction

A transaction link can help you examine a claim about an onchain action. Choose the network named by the source and paste the full transaction ID. This tool builds an explorer link; you read the transaction record there.

Choose the network first

Use the network named by the source. These links open mainnet explorers.

Ethereum, Base and Arbitrum: 0x + 64 hexadecimal characters. Bitcoin: 64 without 0x. Solana: a base58 signature representing 64 bytes.

Clear inputs

Try an example

Ethereum documentation example → Base maintainer example → Arbitrum One maintainer example →

Read the result

Start with an example or your own input

The result will appear here with an explanation of what it does and does not establish.

How to read it

  1. Match the record to the claim

    Check the full ID and network first. Compare the record's date and the addresses or program named by the source. If no record appears, check that the copied ID and network are correct before drawing a conclusion.

  2. Separate execution from interpretation

    A successful transaction describes execution on that network. It does not identify a real person behind an address or establish that an investment was profitable or a project is safe.

  3. Read the action, then return to the post

    Look at the relevant transfers or instructions, their assets and amounts, and the fees. Decide which part of the post the record supports and which parts still need another source.

Keep the conclusion within the evidence

  • The selected network controls the explorer link. A matching ID format does not identify the network or establish that a transaction exists.
  • An execution record does not identify a real person, prove profit or establish that a project is safe.
  • Explorer labels and token symbols are aids to navigation. Match the underlying contract, mint or transaction details with the specific claim.

Sources & next reads

Try the worked reading exercise →