getGenesis

How to use it

// Import required libraries and modules from Tatum SDK
import { TatumSDK, AlgorandAlgod, Network } from '@tatumio/tatum';

// Initialize the Tatum SDK for Algorand
const tatum = await TatumSDK.init<AlgorandAlgod>({ network: Network.ALGORAND_ALGOD });

// Retrieve the genesis information
const genesisInfo = await tatum.rpc.getGenesis();

// Log the genesis information
console.log('Algorand Genesis:', genesisInfo);

// Always destroy the Tatum SDK instance when done to stop any background processes
await tatum.destroy();

Overview

The getGenesis method allows you to retrieve the entire genesis file in JSON format.

Example Use Cases

1. Genesis Information: Developers can use this method to retrieve the genesis information of the Algorand network, including details about the network configuration.

Request Parameters

The getGenesis method does not require any parameters.

Return Object

The method returns a string representing the entire genesis file in JSON format.

Please note that the structure of the returned object may change in different Algorand RPC versions.