Web3.js vs Viem

Developers should learn Web3 meets developers should learn viem when building decentralized applications (dapps) on ethereum or evm-compatible blockchains, as it offers a modern alternative to heavier libraries like ethers. Here's our take.

Web3.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Web3

Pros

• js when building decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum, such as DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, or blockchain-based games
• Related to: ethereum, smart-contracts

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Viem

Developers should learn Viem when building decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum or EVM-compatible blockchains, as it offers a modern alternative to heavier libraries like ethers

Pros

• js or web3
• Related to: ethereum, typescript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Web3.js if: You want js when building decentralized applications (dapps) on ethereum, such as defi platforms, nft marketplaces, or blockchain-based games and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Viem if: You prioritize js or web3 over what Web3.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Web3.js wins

Developers should learn Web3