Navigating the decentralized world of Web3 requires a clear view of your transaction history and network interactions. Phantom wallet simplifies this by offering intuitive tools to monitor your account activity. You can also use blockchain explorers to dive deeper into transaction statuses, network fees, and overall blockchain performance.
This guide explains how to use the Recent Activity tab in Phantom wallet and introduces trusted blockchain explorers for each supported network, helping you track and understand your crypto activity with confidence.
Why monitoring matters
In the transparent realm of blockchain, every transaction is public. Monitoring your account activity helps you:
- Verify transactions: Confirm that sends, swaps, and NFT actions have completed.
- Understand fees: Review network costs associated with each transaction.
- Identify issues: Detect errors or incomplete transactions early.
- Maintain security: Watch for any unauthorized activity.
Whether you’re new to crypto or experienced in Web3, tracking activity helps you stay informed and in control.
Check your recent activity
The Recent Activity tab shows a summary of your recent wallet actions, including:
- Sends and receives: See amounts, recipient addresses, and statuses.
- Swaps: View token exchanges, token pairs, and fees.
- NFT transactions: Track NFT purchases, sales, and transfers.
- Pending transactions: Monitor interactions that are still processing.
To access Recent Activity:
- Open Phantom and select the clock icon at the bottom.
- Click any transaction to view detailed information, including date and time, status, network used, network fees, and transaction hash.
At the bottom of the transaction details screen, select the button to view the transaction on explorer (such as View on Solscan) to see the full blockchain record for deeper insights.
Explore transactions on blockchain explorers
Blockchain explorers provide additional data and transparency. Use them to:
- View full transaction histories, including sources and destinations of funds.
- Check the status of pending transactions.
- Analyze gas prices and network fees.
- Review wallet balances and token holdings.
Recommended explorers for supported networks
| Network | Explorer | Guide | Use case |
| Solana | Solscan | Solscan documentation | Track Solana-based token transactions, NFTs, and overall wallet activity |
| Ethereum | Etherscan | Etherscan learning resources | Monitor ERC-20 token movements, gas fees, and DeFi activities. |
| Base | BaseScan | BaseScan documentation | Explore transactions and activities on the Base network. |
| Polygon | Polygonscan | Polygonscan information center | Analyze transactions and fees within the Polygon ecosystem. |
| Bitcoin | Mempool.space | Mempool.space documentation | Verify Bitcoin transactions and monitor network statistics. |
| Sui | SuiVision | Not available | View Move-based smart contract transactions and account activity. |
| Monad (testnet) | MonVision | Not available | Monitor early transactions and developer activity on Monad testnet. |
How to use a blockchain explorer
To look up activity on a blockchain explorer:
- Copy your wallet address from Phantom wallet.
- Go to the correct explorer for the network you’re investigating.
- Paste your address or a transaction hash into the search bar.
- Review details such as:
- Confirmation status
- Total fees
- Transaction inputs and outputs (especially relevant for Bitcoin)
Tips for reviewing transactions
- Bookmark trusted explorers: Save links to Solscan, Etherscan, and others, just like you would with your exchanges and wallet apps.
- Enable notifications: Use Phantom wallet alerts to get real-time updates on transaction statuses.
- Double-check addresses: Always confirm wallet addresses when sending or receiving crypto.
- Try multichain tools: Use platforms like Blockscan to explore activity across multiple networks without switching explorers.
Monitoring your account activity is essential to mastering Phantom wallet and managing your crypto confidently. The Recent Activity tab gives you a clear view of your wallet usage, while explorers like Solscan and Etherscan provide deeper insight.
By combining Phantom wallet’s built-in tools with dedicated and multichain explorers, you can ensure a secure and seamless Web3 experience.
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