Learn about limitations for eth_getLogs RPC method and the optimal ways to use it in your DApp development.

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The RPC method is an essential tool for querying past events in Ethereum-based blockchains. It can be used directly or indirectly through libraries like web3.js or ethers.js that provide convenient wrappers. This function is crucial for auditing and retrieving past events emitted by smart contracts.

Understanding eth_getLogs limitations

<p>eth_getLogs is still one method that brings us a lot of support tickets!</p>


<p>By the way, Erigon has an issue with get_logs which freezes the entire node. I hope they fix it in the near future</p>
