Developer Tools
Choose the right tool for your use case.
SDK (Recommended for Most Developers)
High-level TypeScript SDK with React integration.
Use when:
- Building web applications
- Want simplicity and speed
- Need React hooks
- Prefer abstraction over low-level control
Protocol Package
Low-level contract interactions for advanced use cases.
Use when:
- Integrating with other smart contracts
- Need maximum control and flexibility
- Optimizing gas costs
- Building on Solidity
GraphQL API
Query the knowledge graph with GraphQL.
Use when:
- Read-only queries
- Building analytics dashboards
- Data visualization
- No wallet needed for reads
Smart Contracts
Direct contract interactions and ABIs.
Use when:
- Building with Solidity
- Need contract addresses
- Verifying on-chain data
- Auditing contracts
Comparison
| Feature | SDK | Protocol | GraphQL | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abstraction | High | Low | N/A | Lowest |
| React Hooks | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| TypeScript | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Solidity |
| Writes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Limited | ✅ Yes |
| Reads | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Medium | Easy | Hard |
Still Unsure?
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