The credit-debit model provides a double-entry accounting system for tracking asset movements on the blockchain. This model is particularly useful for analyzing token flows, calculating balances, and understanding asset distribution patterns. Credit Debit vs Transfers Credit-debit tables transform single transfer events into two corresponding entries:
  • A debit (negative) entry for the sending address
  • A credit (positive) entry for the receiving address
Example Using an ERC20 token as an example, a token transfer will be represented as follows:
from_addressto_addressamountevent
XY1250X transfers 1250 tokens to Y
In credit debit, it will be represented as two rows.
addresscounterparty_addressamountevent
XY-1250X decrease 1250 tokens to Y
YX1250Y increase 1250 tokens from X