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# How to Use getTokenLargestAccounts

> Learn getTokenLargestAccounts use cases, code examples, request parameters, response structure, and tips.

The [`getTokenLargestAccounts`](https://www.helius.dev/docs/api-reference/rpc/http/gettokenlargestaccounts) RPC method returns a list of the 20 largest token accounts for a given SPL Token mint. This is useful for analyzing token distribution and identifying major holders of a particular token.

## Common Use Cases

* **Token Distribution Analysis:** Understanding how a token's supply is distributed among its holders.
* **Identifying Whales:** Finding accounts that hold significant amounts of a specific token.
* **Market Research:** Gauging the concentration of token ownership.
* **Displaying Top Holders:** Showing a list of the largest accounts in a token explorer or dashboard.

## Request Parameters

1. **`mintAddress`** (string, required): The base-58 encoded public key of the token mint for which you want to find the largest accounts.

2. **`options`** (object, optional): An optional configuration object that can include:
   * **`commitment`** (string, optional): Specifies the [commitment level](https://www.helius.dev/blog/solana-commitment-levels) for the query (e.g., `"finalized"`, `"confirmed"`, `"processed"`).

## Response Structure

The `result.value` field in the JSON-RPC response is an array of up to 20 objects. Each object represents one of the largest token accounts and contains the following fields:

* **`address`** (string): The base-58 encoded public key of the token account.
* **`amount`** (string): The raw balance of the token account, as a string. This value is not adjusted for decimals.
* **`decimals`** (u8): The number of decimal places defined for this token mint.
* **`uiAmount`** (number | null): The token balance as a floating-point number, adjusted for decimals. This field might be deprecated or less reliable; `uiAmountString` is preferred.
* **`uiAmountString`** (string): The token balance as a string, adjusted for decimals. This is the most user-friendly representation of the balance.

**Example Response:**

```json theme={"system"}
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "result": {
    "context": { "slot": 123456789 },
    "value": [
      {
        "address": "TokenAccountPubkey1...",
        "amount": "1000000000000", // e.g., 1,000,000 tokens with 6 decimals
        "decimals": 6,
        "uiAmount": 1000000.0,
        "uiAmountString": "1000000.0"
      },
      {
        "address": "TokenAccountPubkey2...",
        "amount": "500000000000",  // e.g., 500,000 tokens with 6 decimals
        "decimals": 6,
        "uiAmount": 500000.0,
        "uiAmountString": "500000.0"
      }
      // ... up to 18 more accounts
    ]
  },
  "id": 1
}
```

## Code Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash cURL theme={"system"}
  # Replace <TOKEN_MINT_PUBKEY> with the actual mint address
  curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d \
    '{
      "jsonrpc": "2.0",
      "id": 1,
      "method": "getTokenLargestAccounts",
      "params": [
        "<TOKEN_MINT_PUBKEY>"
      ]
    }' \
    <YOUR_RPC_URL>

  # Example with commitment level
  curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d \
    '{
      "jsonrpc": "2.0",
      "id": 1,
      "method": "getTokenLargestAccounts",
      "params": [
        "<TOKEN_MINT_PUBKEY>",
        { "commitment": "confirmed" }
      ]
    }' \
    <YOUR_RPC_URL>
  ```

  ```javascript JavaScript (using @solana/web3.js) theme={"system"}
  const { Connection, PublicKey } = require('@solana/web3.js');

  async function getLargestTokenHolders(mintAddress) {
    // Replace with your RPC endpoint
    const connection = new Connection('https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=<api-key>');
    const mintPublicKey = new PublicKey(mintAddress);

    try {
      const largestAccounts = await connection.getTokenLargestAccounts(mintPublicKey);
      console.log(`Largest accounts for mint ${mintAddress}:`);
      largestAccounts.value.forEach(account => {
        console.log(`  Address: ${account.address}`);
        console.log(`    UI Amount: ${account.uiAmountString}`);
        console.log(`    Raw Amount: ${account.amount}`);
        console.log(`    Decimals: ${account.decimals}`);
      });
      // For full details:
      // console.log(JSON.stringify(largestAccounts, null, 2));
    } catch (error) {
      console.error(`Error fetching largest token accounts for mint ${mintAddress}:`, error);
    }
  }

  // Replace with the actual token mint public key you want to query
  const exampleTokenMint = 'EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v'; // USDC mint
  getLargestTokenHolders(exampleTokenMint);

  // Example with a different mint (e.g., Raydium)
  // const raydiumMint = '4k3Dyjzvzp8eMZWUXbBCjEvwSkkk59S5iCNLY3QrkX6R';
  // getLargestTokenHolders(raydiumMint);
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Developer Tips

* **Fixed Limit:** This method always returns up to the top 20 largest accounts. It does not support pagination or requesting more than 20 accounts.
* **Data Accuracy:** The data reflects the state of the ledger at the slot determined by the specified commitment level.
* **Token Mint Specific:** The results are specific to the single token mint provided in the request.
* **Performance:** This is a targeted query and generally performs well. However, excessive polling should be avoided.

This guide helps you use the `getTokenLargestAccounts` RPC method to discover the primary holders of any SPL token on Solana.