Blockchain Interfaces
An ERC-20 Transfer Event Is a Log, Not a Fresh Balance Query
Separate an ERC-20 transfer event from a balance query. A transaction log describes an event, while a balance reading depends on the contract and block context.
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ERC-20
Blockchain Basics
Token Decimals Change How a Raw Balance Is Displayed
A raw token balance needs the correct decimal scale before it becomes a readable amount. Verify token metadata instead of assuming every asset uses 18 decimals.