Retrieving the default token symbol of an Ethereum network via json-rpc

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How can I retrieve the default token symbol of an Ethereum network via json-rpc?

Ethereum would return "ETH"
Ethereum classic would return "ETC"

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 29 '21 at 11:50

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Use Web3's getChainId() to get the chain ID.

Then map the returned chain ID into the list of known networks from https://chainid.network/chains.json, where the currency symbol is in the nativeCurrency nested object.

answered Apr 29 '21 at 11:50

Richard Horrocks

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Thanks for the workaround, but the actual answer is it's not possible – S-K' Apr 29 '21 at 16:26

Retrieving the default token symbol of an Ethereum network via json-rpc

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