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Get Coin by Contract
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation fetches detailed information about a cryptocurrency by its contract address on a specified asset platform using the CoinGecko API. It is useful for users who want to retrieve specific data about a token deployed on a blockchain platform, such as Ethereum, by providing the platform ID and the token's contract address. For example, it can be used to get metadata and market data of an ERC-20 token by its contract address.
Use Case Examples
- Retrieve detailed information about a token on the Ethereum platform by providing 'ethereum' as the Asset Platform ID and the token's contract address.
- Use this operation to get contract-specific data for tokens on various supported blockchain platforms.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Asset Platform ID | The ID of the asset platform (blockchain) where the token contract is deployed, e.g., 'ethereum'. |
| Contract Address | The contract address of the token on the specified asset platform. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response containing detailed information about the cryptocurrency token retrieved by contract address.
Dependencies
- CoinGecko public API
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Asset Platform ID and Contract Address are correctly specified; incorrect values will result in errors or empty responses.
- If the API request fails, check network connectivity and CoinGecko API status.
- The node throws an error if the operation is unsupported or parameters are missing; verify the operation and required parameters.
Links
- CoinGecko API Documentation - Official documentation for the CoinGecko API endpoints and parameters.