Web3.py tutorial: A guide to Ethereum blockchain development with Python

The text provides a comprehensive overview of Web 3.0 and its integration with the Ethereum blockchain, focusing on the use of the web3.py Python library to connect, interact, and perform operations on the Ethereum network. It explains the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, emphasizing decentralization, data ownership, and security. The tutorial guides readers through setting up a connection to Ethereum using Infura, querying the blockchain, checking Ethereum addresses, and converting balances from Wei to Ether. It introduces smart contracts, their functions, and how to interact with them using web3.py, along with querying transactions and receipts on the blockchain. The text highlights the need for private keys for transaction signing and discusses tools like Remix, Truffle, and Hardhat for smart contract development. The article also references additional resources for further learning and mentions LogRocket as a tool for monitoring and debugging web applications.