# Essentials #### What is Decoda? Decoda is an advanced on-chain intelligence suite optimized for the Base ecosystem. We leverage ZK-based logic and MEV-aware filtering to provide institutional-grade wallet analytics, flow mapping, and entity clustering. It is a tool to see the "smart money" clearly. #### Is Decoda a trading bot? No. Decoda is an analytics and intelligence platform. We provide the vision; you execute the strategy. We help you identify who is winning so you can understand how they are winning. #### Do I need to connect my wallet to use Decoda? For basic viewing, no. However, to access Pro-tier features, filter settings, and deeper historical data, you must hold $DECODA and connect your wallet to verify your holdings. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.decoda.vip/7-faqs/essentials.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.