View Balances Tutorial

Learn how to check your outstanding eIOU balances and transaction totals using the eIOU protocol.

This video explains how to view your account balances and understand your available credit using the eIOU protocol.

What You'll Learn

  • How to view your total eIOU balances
  • Checking balances for specific contacts
  • Understanding balance details
  • Tracking outstanding transactions

Command Usage

docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances

or view specific contact's balance:

docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances [name/URI]

Examples

docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances
docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances Alice
docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances 123address.tor
docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances Bob
docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances Carol
docker exec -it Alice eiou viewbalances Daniel

Balance Information

The command will display:

  • Total outstanding balances
  • Per-contact balances
  • Currency breakdowns
  • Transaction status

Tips

  • Regularly check your balances
  • Monitor for unexpected changes
  • Keep track of pending transactions
  • Verify currency conversions
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