<p>As a public good, this open-source library empowers developers to build tools and decentralized applications (dApps), thereby facilitating the creation of value on top of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and EVM compatible blockchains. With between 1.5 to 1.8 million downloads per month, Web3.js stands as one of the most significant libraries within the Ethereum ecosystem.</p>
<p>The recent release of Web3.js version 4 introduces the inclusion of plugins. These allow for the extension of the web3.js library's functionality, providing developers with enhanced capabilities, flexibility and an overall improvement in developer experience. A list of plugins can be found here: <a href="https://web3js.org/plugins">https://web3js.org/plugins</a></p>
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