Adding Assets
Assets are added through wallets. Each asset belongs to exactly one wallet and inherits the wallet’s network type.Enter the asset address
Paste your asset address.
- TRON
- Ethereum
TRON addresses start with
T and are 34 characters long.Chainbook validates the address format before adding.
Asset Syncing
Initial Sync
When you first add an asset, Chainbook performs a full historical sync:- Fetches all transactions - Every transaction involving this address
- Processes token transfers - Identifies TRC-20/ERC-20 token movements
- Calculates balances - Determines current and historical balances
- Indexes data - Makes transactions searchable and filterable
Initial sync time depends on the asset’s transaction history. An asset with thousands of transactions may take several minutes.
Ongoing Sync
After initial sync, assets are updated automatically:| Sync Type | Frequency | What’s Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Every 5 minutes | New transactions since last sync |
| Manual | On demand | Full refresh of recent transactions |
Manual Sync
To force an immediate sync:- Open the wallet containing the asset
- Click the Sync button next to the asset
- Wait for sync to complete
Manual sync is useful if you’re expecting a transaction that hasn’t appeared yet.
Asset Information
Each asset displays:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Address | The full blockchain address |
| Network | TRON or Ethereum |
| Last Sync | When the asset was last updated |
| Status | Current sync status |
| Transaction Count | Total number of transactions |
Sync Status Indicators
| Icon | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 | Synced | Fully up to date |
| 🔵 | Syncing | Currently importing transactions |
| 🟡 | Queued | Waiting to sync |
| 🔴 | Error | Sync failed, will retry |
Handling Sync Errors
If an asset shows an error status:- Wait for automatic retry - Chainbook retries failed syncs automatically
- Check the address - Ensure the asset address is correct
- Manual sync - Try forcing a manual sync
- Contact support - If errors persist, reach out to support
Common sync errors
Common sync errors
Rate limit exceeded
- Too many requests to blockchain API
- Automatically resolved within minutes
- Temporary network connectivity issue
- Will retry automatically
- Address format is incorrect
- Remove and re-add with correct address
What if transactions are missing?
What if transactions are missing?
If you notice missing transactions:
- Wait for sync to complete (check status indicator)
- Try a manual sync
- Verify the transaction exists on the blockchain explorer
- Contact support if the issue persists
Removing Assets
To remove an asset:Best Practices
Asset Organization
Good organization:- All personal assets in “Personal” wallet
- All business assets in “Business” wallet
- Trading assets in “Trading” wallet
- Mixing personal and business assets
- Creating too many small wallets
Address Security
Chainbook only tracks public asset addresses. We never ask for or store private keys.
- Only add addresses you own or have permission to track
- Asset addresses are visible to anyone with access to the wallet
- Shared wallets show all asset addresses to all members
Monitoring Multiple Addresses
If you have many addresses to track:- Use consistent naming for wallets
- Group by purpose rather than by address
- Consider using tags via categories for additional organization
- Review limits - Check your plan’s asset limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track any asset address?
Can I track any asset address?
Yes, you can track any valid public asset address on supported networks. You don’t need to own the asset - Chainbook reads public blockchain data.
Will the asset owner know I'm tracking them?
Will the asset owner know I'm tracking them?
No. Chainbook only reads public blockchain data. There’s no connection to the actual asset, and no notification is sent to the asset owner.
How far back does historical data go?
How far back does historical data go?
Chainbook imports the complete transaction history of each asset, from the first transaction to present.
Can I move an asset between wallets?
Can I move an asset between wallets?
Currently, you cannot move assets between wallets. You would need to remove the asset from one wallet and add it to another, which means re-syncing the transaction history.