Latest Transactions
Fetches recent transactions that call a specific function or emit a specific event.
Returns
- Transaction hashes with decoded arguments
- Function parameters or event data
- Useful for monitoring activity and finding examples
Example Queries
Show me the last 10 swaps on Uniswap V3
Find recent mint transactions for this NFT contract
What are the latest Transfer events from USDC?
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
type | Yes | function or event |
signature | Yes | Keccak hash of function/event (from ABI) |
contractAddress | Yes | The contract to query |
blockchain | No | ethereum (default) or base |
You don’t need to know the signature hash - Claude will look it up from the contract’s ABI automatically.
Function Calls
Show me the latest deposit() calls on Aave
Events
Find recent Transfer events from the PEPE token
Understanding the Output
Function Call Results
Recent deposit() calls on Aave V3 Pool:
1. Transaction: 0xabc...
Block: 18,450,123
Timestamp: 2024-01-15 14:32:00
Arguments:
- asset: 0xUSDC (USDC)
- amount: 50,000.00
- onBehalfOf: 0xUser...
- referralCode: 0
2. Transaction: 0xdef...
Block: 18,450,089
...
Event Results
Recent Transfer events from USDC:
1. Transaction: 0x111...
Block: 18,450,200
Event Args:
- from: 0xBinance
- to: 0xUser
- value: 10,000.00
2. Transaction: 0x222...
...
Common Use Cases
Monitor Protocol Activity
You: “How many swaps happened on Uniswap in the last hour?”
Find Example Transactions
You: “Find me an example of someone using the flashLoan function”
Track Large Movements
You: “Show recent large USDC transfers (look for whale activity)“
Analyze User Behavior
You: “What functions are people calling most on this contract?”
Function vs Event
| Use Functions When | Use Events When |
|---|
| You want to see how people call the contract | You want to track outcomes/results |
| Analyzing input parameters | Tracking token movements |
| Finding failed transactions | Historical data analysis |
| Debugging contract interactions | Building activity feeds |
Signature Hashes Explained
Each function and event has a unique identifier:
Function signatures (4 bytes):
transfer(address,uint256) → 0xa9059cbb
Transfer(address,address,uint256) → 0xddf252ad...
Practical Examples
Example 1: Monitoring NFT Mints
You: “Show me recent mints from the Azuki contract”
Result:
Recent mint() calls:
1. 0xabc... - Minted 2 tokens to 0xCollector
2. 0xdef... - Minted 1 token to 0xWhale
3. 0x123... - Minted 5 tokens to 0xTrader
Total minted in last 10 txs: 15 tokens
Example 2: DEX Activity
You: “What pairs are being swapped most on Uniswap V3?”
Result:
Recent swap activity analysis:
Most active pairs:
1. WETH/USDC - 45 swaps
2. WETH/USDT - 23 swaps
3. WBTC/WETH - 18 swaps
Average swap size: $12,450
Example 3: Governance Activity
You: “Show recent votes on Compound governance”
Result:
Recent VoteCast events:
1. Proposal #145: 0xVoter voted FOR (250,000 COMP)
2. Proposal #145: 0xWhale voted AGAINST (180,000 COMP)
3. Proposal #144: 0xDAO voted FOR (500,000 COMP)
- Find recent transactions →
getLatestTransactionsTool
- Analyze specific tx →
queryTransactionTool
- Understand the function →
regexCodeAnalysisTool
Tips
Be specific: “deposit” is clearer than “put money in”
Mention the contract—different protocols use different function names.
Limitations
Historical depth varies. Very old transactions may not be available.
Rate limits apply. Don’t query too frequently for the same data.
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