Top 5 web3 developer tools for 2024
Heyo,
Jules here, from Cyfrin.
We’ve been researching, analyzing, and testing the web3 platforms and tools a developer needs to be successful in 2024.
Here are our favorite web3 developer tools to level up this year ⚡️
Top 5 web3 developer tools for 2024
1. Language: Solidity or Vyper
Although Solidity remains the most widely used language for writing smart contracts (94% of market share), Vyper is still gaining traction despite last year’s setbacks.
This is largely because of how much it improves the learning curve for Python developers.
2. Framework: Foundry or Hardhat
Although Hardhat still has the most repositories leveraging it, Foundry is quickly rising to the top because of:
Faster testing by a factor of 20
Built-in fuzz tests
Deployment improvements
All Solidity-based
Foundry has definitely become our framework of choice at Cyfrin!
3. Smart contract essentials: Chainlink and OpenZeppelin
OpenZeppelin is notable for its extendable contracts, while Chainlink is a popular choice for oracles.
Chainlink's CCIP is worth paying special attention to, as it's poised to usher in a new era of cross-chain decentralized applications.
4. Onboarding: wallets
Onboarding the next generation of web3 users, wallets have been getting incredible upgrades in recent months!
The Paradigm team's Rivet is making it easier for developers to interact with their front-ends.
Other wallets such as Metamask, Rabby, and Trezor have also made significant improvements, offering customization, transaction checks, and open-source hardware options respectively.
5. Must-have: security tooling
Security remains a top priority in the web3 space to reach mainstream adoption.
Advanced security tools with a focus on fuzzing (Echidna, Foundry, Medusa) and formal verification (Certora, Halmos, Kontrol) have made significant strides - as well as the static analysis department with Aderyn and Slither.
Competitive audit platform CodeHawks and Cyfrin Updraft have also emerged as key resources for enhancing web3 security knowledge and identifying potential issues.
Keeping up with Web3 Security
Cyfrin Updraft, the ultimate web3 learning platform, is now open-source! If there’s anything you’d like to see, feel free to submit a contribution. We build the future of web3 together 💪🏽
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved by SEC and cleared to start trading on Thursday
Always feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can support or collaborate on.
Sending lots of cyber love,
Jules 🤸🏻
