# Chains

Chains represent the supported blockchain networks that Pareto interacts with. These include the networks where vaults are deployed, where user interactions occur, and where transactions are tracked.

## Structure

Each chain object includes:

* `_id` *(string)* — Unique identifier for the chain
* `name` *(string)* — Human-readable name of the blockchain (e.g., "Ethereum")
* `chainId` *(string)* — Network ID used internally by Pareto
* `nativeToken` *(string)* — Symbol of the native currency (e.g., ETH, MATIC)
* `explorerUrl` *(string)* — Block explorer base URL for linking transactions or accounts
* `icon` *(string)* — Optional icon URL
* `createdAt`, `updatedAt` *(string)* — ISO timestamps (UTC Unix time)

## Endpoints

{% openapi src="/files/3H2b6H7Qr1KwXijGLVS2" path="/chains" method="get" %}
[Chains.yaml](https://4223418165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVSPclqPyChB4NMxFfG2X%2Fuploads%2FkHtIyzB2eqrRqVH7ToMB%2FChains.yaml?alt=media\&token=37a59c51-c7c9-4cea-950d-1417df6f8c9a)
{% endopenapi %}

{% openapi src="/files/3H2b6H7Qr1KwXijGLVS2" path="/chains/{chainId}" method="get" %}
[Chains.yaml](https://4223418165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVSPclqPyChB4NMxFfG2X%2Fuploads%2FkHtIyzB2eqrRqVH7ToMB%2FChains.yaml?alt=media\&token=37a59c51-c7c9-4cea-950d-1417df6f8c9a)
{% endopenapi %}


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