getAddressState
TON node API
getAddressState | TON v2
The getAddressState method retrieves the current state of a specific address on the TON blockchain. Use it on TON v2 via Chainstack.
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getAddressState
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getAddressState method retrieves the current state of a specific address on the TON blockchain. This method provides a quick way to check whether an address is active, uninitialized, or frozen.
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TON billing: full or archive by block ageThis method is billed as archive (2 RUs) when the requested block is 128 or more seqno behind the tip, and full (1 RU) otherwise. See Request units — TON method scope.
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Parameters
address(string, required) — The address for which to retrieve the state. Example:EQDtFpEwcFAEcRe5mLVh2N6C0x-_hJEM7W61_JLnSF74p4q2.
Response
state(string) — The current state of the address. Possible values are:active: The address is active and can participate in transactions.uninitialized: The address has not been initialized yet (no outgoing transactions).frozen: The address is frozen and cannot participate in transactions.
Use case
A possible use case for thegetAddressState method in TON is for wallet applications, blockchain explorers, or smart contract interactions. This method can be used to:
- Verify if an address is ready to receive transactions.
- Check if a smart contract has been deployed and is active.
- Determine if an address needs to be initialized before use.
- Monitor the state of important addresses for security or operational purposes.
Last modified on June 4, 2026