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Since January 2026, we are unfortunately unable to actively maintain or develop ink! further.

We have written down the details in a Polkadot Forum post.

Version: v6

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React Ecosystem

React is one of the most popular frontend frameworks for building web applications. Here are the tools and libraries specifically designed for building ink! smart contract frontends with React.

React Hooks and Libraries​

ReactiveDOT​

  • ReactiveDOT (Compatible with ink! v6)
  • A reactive library for building Substrate front-ends
  • Modern approach to state management for blockchain applications
  • Built with TypeScript and excellent developer experience

useInkathon​

  • useInkathon (not compatible with ink! v6)
  • Hooks library for React with focus on smart-contract interactions
  • Built using @polkadot/api & @polkadot/api-contract
  • Note: Currently not updated for ink! v6 - consider alternatives for new projects

typink​

  • typink (Compatible with ink! v6)
  • Comprehensive toolkit designed to simplify and accelerate ink! dApp development
  • Features:
    • Fully type-safe React hooks for smart contract interactions
    • Built-in CLI for bootstrapping projects
    • Multi-chain support
    • Flexible wallet connector options
    • Seamless developer experience

Full-Stack Templates​

inkathon​

  • inkathon (will be compatible with ink! v6 soon)
  • Full-stack web app template using Next.js
  • Built on top of useInkathon
  • Features:
    • Complete project setup with best practices
    • Pre-configured development environment
    • Smart contract integration examples
    • Modern UI components and styling

The fastest way to get up and running with a smart contract and corresponding web app.