Working with the Web3 JavaScript API
Web3.js essentially serves as an Ethereum JavaScript API, offering a set of libraries that facilitate interaction with Ethereum networks, whether local or remote. The connection between web3.js and Ethereum is established using protocols such as HTTP, WebSocket, or IPC. The following table provides a concise overview of key concepts within the web3.js API that we will explore further:
API reference |
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This package offers an API that enables interaction with the Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts |
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This package offers... |