Specifications for blockchain base decimals and denomination definitions
When interacting with Amberdata values, each blockchain has its own native decimal base denomination. The following is a reference for how to convert base values into top level known values.
For example, Bitcoin has 8 decimal places and the base is called a "Satoshi". Therefore, you can say: 1 Bitcoin is 100,000,000 Satoshis.
Blockchain Decimals Reference
| Blockchain/Network | Decimals (Scientific) | Base, Top |
|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | 9 (1e9) | nAVAX, AVAX |
| Bitcoin | 8 (1e8) | satoshi, Bitcoin |
| Bitcoin Cash | 8 (1e8) | satoshi, Bitcoin |
| Binance Smart Chain | 8 (1e8) | Jager, BNB |
| Ethereum | 18 (1e18) | wei, Ether |
| Litecoin | 8 (1e8) | litecoin |
| Polygon | 18 (1e18) | wei, MATIC |
| Solana | 9 (1e9) | lamport, SOL |
| Zcash | 8 (1e8) | zec, Zcash |