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   :description: Python Web3 SDK for Ethereum and EVM blockchains

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**web3.py** is a Python library for interacting with Ethereum.

It's commonly found in `decentralized apps (dapps)`_ to help with
sending transactions, interacting with smart contracts, reading
block data, and a variety of other use cases.

The original API was derived from the `Web3.js`_ Javascript API,
but has since evolved toward the needs and creature comforts of
Python developers.


Getting Started
---------------

.. NOTE::
   👋 Brand new to Ethereum?

   0. Don't travel alone! Join the Ethereum Python Community `Discord`_.
   1. Read this `blog post series`_ for a gentle introduction to Ethereum blockchain concepts.
   2. The :ref:`Overview` page will give you a quick idea of what else web3.py can do.
   3. Try building a little something!

- Ready to code? → :ref:`quickstart`
- Interested in a quick tour? → :ref:`overview`
- Need help debugging? → `StackExchange`_
- Found a bug? → :ref:`Contribute <contributing>`
- Want to chat? → `Discord`_
- Read the source? → `Github`_
- Looking for inspiration? → :ref:`resources`

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.. _decentralized apps (dapps): https://ethereum.org/dapps/
.. _Web3.js: https://web3js.readthedocs.io/
.. _blog post series: https://snakecharmers.ethereum.org/a-developers-guide-to-ethereum-pt-1
.. _StackExchange: https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/web3.py
.. _Discord: https://discord.gg/GHryRvPB84
.. _Github: https://github.com/ethereum/web3.py