What is Web3 Python?

If you're a Python developer, Web3.py is your go-to library for interacting with The Ethereum Blockchain. Today I'll show you step-by-step how to use Web3.py is to talk to the Ethereum blockchain in this 6-part tutorial series. JOIN MY FREE TRAINING! What is Web3.py? #1 · What is Web3.py? This video is the first in this 6-part tutorial series.

How does Web3 Py work in Ethereum?

Ethereum is a peer-to-peer network of nodes that distributes all its data across each node in the network. In other words, each node on the network gets a copy of all the code and the data on the network. Web3.py allows us to make requests to an individual Ethereum node on behalf of the entire network with JSON RPC.

How do I install Web3 Py in a terminal?

You can install the Web3.py library with pip in your terminal like this: In order to connect to an Ethereum node with JSON RPC on the Main Net, we need access to an Ethereum node. There are a few ways you could do this. For one, you could run your own Ethereum node with Geth or Parity.

What is Python API & how does it work?

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.