# web3.py

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## A Python Library for Interacting with Ethereum

web3.py allows you to interact with the Ethereum blockchain using Python, enabling you to build decentralized applications, interact with smart contracts, and much more.

- Python 3.10+ support

## Installation

```sh
python -m pip install web3
```

## Documentation

[Get started in 5 minutes](https://web3py.readthedocs.io/en/latest/quickstart.html) or
[take a tour](https://web3py.readthedocs.io/en/latest/overview.html) of the library.

View the [change log](https://web3py.readthedocs.io/en/latest/release_notes.html).

For additional guides, examples, and APIs, see the [documentation](https://web3py.readthedocs.io/en/latest/).

## Want to Help?

Want to file a bug, contribute some code, or improve documentation? Excellent! Read up on our
guidelines for [contributing](https://web3py.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing.html),
then check out issues that are labeled
[Good First Issue](https://github.com/ApeWorX/web3.py/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Good+First+Issue%22).

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## Questions on Implementation or Usage?

Join the conversation in the Ethereum Python Community [Discord](https://discord.gg/GHryRvPB84).