> ## Documentation Index
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# Step-by-Step Explanation

> Detailed breakdown of the ShardeumAPI class and its methods.

### Constructor

* Sets up the RPC URL, provider, signer, and transaction history.

### Connecting to Shardeum and Authentication

* Checks for `window.ethereum` (MetaMask or similar wallet).
* Requests account access and gets a signer for transactions.

### Performing a Sample Request: `eth_getBalance`

* Uses a raw JSON-RPC call to get an account's balance.
* Converts the result from Wei to SHM for readability.

### Sending Transactions: `sendSHM`

* Converts SHM to Wei, gets gas price, and sends a transaction using the signer.
* Handles user approval and transaction hash retrieval.

### Other Helper Functions

* `getCurrentAddress()`, `getMyBalance()`, `getGasPrice()`, `getTransactionByHash()`, `donate()`, `formatSHM()`, `parseSHM()`.

Each method is wrapped in robust error handling for a smooth developer experience.