How it works
Explorers read and index network data so users can inspect whether a transaction was included, how much fee it paid and which addresses were involved.
What to check
Use an explorer appropriate to the correct network and verify contract addresses through official project sources before relying on labels shown by third parties.
- Use the correct network explorer
- Verify contract addresses independently
- Treat labels as metadata, not proof
Limits and risks
Explorer labels and token names are not authoritative. Scam tokens can copy familiar names, and an explorer cannot tell you whether a transaction was economically sensible.
Primary sources
Bitcoin Developer Reference↗Ethereum developer documentation↗FATF: Virtual Assets↗General information only. Investment products can lose value, and terms, fees and regulation can change.