Libraries
Explore the key libraries available for interacting with smart contracts on Taker Chain and other Polkadot-based networks. These libraries simplify tasks like contract calls, event listening, and transaction handling, making it easier to build and maintain blockchain applications.
This section includes setup instructions, usage examples, and a comparison of libraries to help you select the best tool for your project.
Library Comparison
When choosing a library for your project, consider the following features:
Library
Language Support
Type Safety
Performance
Best For
Ethers.js
JavaScript, TypeScript
Limited
Efficient, widely optimized
General dApp development
Web3.js
JavaScript, TypeScript
Limited
Older codebase, less performant
Legacy projects, existing Web3.js users
viem
TypeScript only
Strong TypeScript support
Lightweight, optimized for bundling
TypeScript-heavy projects, modular workflows
Wagmi
TypeScript, React
Strong TypeScript support
React hooks-based, efficient caching
React applications, hook-based development
Web3.py
Python
Python typing support
Standard Python performance
Python-based blockchain applications
Warning
Web3.js has been sunset. While it is still usable for existing projects, it is no longer actively maintained. For new projects, consider using Ethers.js or viem for JavaScript/TypeScript-based workflows. Guides for these libraries are available in this section.
In This Section
Ethers.js
A lightweight and widely used JavaScript/TypeScript library for interacting with Ethereum-compatible networks. Learn how to use Ethers.js to compile and deploy Solidity contracts, interact with deployed smart contracts, and handle transactions efficiently on Taker Chain.
Web3.js
Although sunset, Web3.js remains a popular choice for legacy projects. This guide explains how to use Web3.js to interact with Taker Chain, including deploying and interacting with smart contracts.
Web3.py
A Python library for interacting with Ethereum-compatible chains. Learn how to use Web3.py to deploy Solidity contracts, interact with smart contracts, and handle transactions on Taker Chain.
viem
A modern, lightweight TypeScript library optimized for modular workflows. This guide covers how to use viem to deploy and interact with smart contracts on Taker Chain, making it ideal for TypeScript-heavy projects.
Wagmi
A React-based library that provides hooks for interacting with Ethereum-compatible networks. Learn how to use Wagmi to fetch and interact with smart contracts on Taker Chain, enabling seamless integration into React-based dApps.
Choose the library that aligns with your project's language, type safety requirements, and performance needs. Start building with the best tools for Taker Chain today!
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