110. Etherscan - Blockchain Explorer
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Etherscan |
| Type | Blockchain Explorer and Analytics Platform |
| Supported Chains | Ethereum and multiple EVM chains (via EaaS) |
| Free API Limit | 5 requests/second |
| Core Features | Transaction lookup, contract verification, API services |
| OpenClaw Skill | etherscan-api (listed on LobeHub) |
| Relationship with OpenClaw | On-chain data querying and monitoring tool for AI agents |
Product Description
Etherscan is the most renowned blockchain explorer and analytics platform on Ethereum, offering services such as transaction lookup, smart contract verification, and token tracking. Its API is widely used for on-chain data retrieval in DApps and AI agents. Within the OpenClaw ecosystem, the etherscan-api skill is already listed on LobeHub, and the community has built unified multi-chain explorer API gateways like 1scan, supporting MCP protocol integration with AI assistants. Etherscan's free API (5 requests/second) is sufficient to cover common AI agent use cases such as Gas monitoring, whale tracking, and wallet monitoring.
Core Features/Highlights
- Transaction Lookup: View detailed information of any Ethereum transaction
- Smart Contracts: Contract source code verification, ABI retrieval, creation transaction lookup
- Etherscan V2 API:
- Address normal and internal transaction history
- ERC-20 transfer history
- Event log queries
- Contract ABI and source code retrieval
- Proxy and implementation contract discovery
- Transaction/receipt status checks
- OpenClaw Skills:
- etherscan-api skill listed on LobeHub
- 1scan unified multi-chain explorer API gateway (MCP support)
- Gas Tracking: Real-time Gas fee monitoring
- Token Tracking: ERC-20/ERC-721 token analysis
- Explorer as a Service (EaaS): Provides explorer services for other chains
Business Model
- Free basic browsing features
- Paid API plans (beyond free limits)
- Advertising revenue
- EaaS providing explorer services for other chains
- Enterprise-level API solutions
Target Users
- Blockchain users viewing transactions
- DApp developers needing on-chain data
- AI agents requiring wallet and transaction data
- Security researchers and auditors
- Analysts and traders
Competitive Advantages
- Brand Recognition: The most well-known explorer in the Ethereum ecosystem
- Data Integrity: The most comprehensive on-chain Ethereum data
- Free API: 5 requests/second free API covers most AI agent needs
- EaaS Expansion: Serving multiple chains via EaaS
- Contract Verification: The most authoritative smart contract source code verification platform
Market Performance
- The most visited blockchain explorer on Ethereum
- Free API widely used in various applications
- etherscan-api OpenClaw skill listed on LobeHub
- Community projects like 1scan extend Etherscan's AI integration
- DEV Community tutorial "The Crypto AI Agent Stack That Costs $0/Month" uses Etherscan API
Relationship with OpenClaw Ecosystem
Etherscan is a crucial tool for OpenClaw agents to retrieve on-chain data:
- etherscan-api Skill: OpenClaw skill listed on LobeHub, directly integrating Etherscan API
- Zero-Cost Monitoring: Free API (5 requests/second) covers Gas monitoring, whale tracking, wallet monitoring
- 1scan MCP Integration: Unified multi-chain explorer API gateway supports MCP protocol, integrable with AI assistants like Claude
- Contract Discovery: Agents can query contract ABIs and source code to understand interaction targets
- Transaction Verification: AI agents can verify transaction results via Etherscan after execution
- Security Audits: Agents can use Etherscan API to check contract security and token origins
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