read_contract
Retrieve data from smart contracts by calling view/pure functions without modifying blockchain state, gas fees, or signing. Supports 30+ Ethereum-compatible networks.
Instructions
Read data from a smart contract by calling a view/pure function. This doesn't modify blockchain state and doesn't require gas or signing.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| abi | Yes | The ABI (Application Binary Interface) of the smart contract function, as a JSON array | |
| args | No | The arguments to pass to the function, as an array (e.g., ['0x1234...']) | |
| contractAddress | Yes | The address of the smart contract to interact with | |
| functionName | Yes | The name of the function to call on the contract (e.g., 'balanceOf') | |
| network | No | Network name (e.g., 'ethereum', 'optimism', 'arbitrum', 'base', 'polygon') or chain ID. Defaults to Ethereum mainnet. |