Kite Chain
Building dApps
Learn how to build complete decentralized applications (dApps) with React frontends that interact with your smart contracts.
Sample dApps
This section provides full-stack examples using React and Ethers.js:
- Counter dApp - Simple counter interface with wallet connection
- Voting dApp - Decentralized voting system with real-time results
- Token Minter - Create and manage custom tokens
What You'll Learn
- Setting up React applications for Web3
- Connecting to MetaMask and other wallets
- Interacting with smart contracts using Ethers.js
- Handling transactions and user feedback
- Building responsive Web3 UIs
Tech Stack
All examples use modern Web3 development tools:
- React - Frontend framework
- Ethers.js - Ethereum library for contract interaction
- MetaMask - Wallet integration
- Kite Testnet - Deploy and test your dApps
Live Examples
Try our deployed examples:
- Counter dApp: https://kite-counter-dapp.vercel.app/
All source code is available on GitHub for you to fork and modify.
Development Workflow
- Deploy Smart Contracts - Use contracts from the Developing section
- Build Frontend - Create React components that connect to your contracts
- Test Locally - Run your dApp with a local development server
- Deploy - Host your frontend on Vercel, Netlify, or similar platforms
Prerequisites
Before building dApps:
- Complete the Smart Contract Development tutorials
- Have basic React knowledge
- Understand async/await JavaScript patterns
Next Steps
After building dApps:
- Explore Advanced Features like Account Abstraction and Multisig
- Deploy to production and check Node Operations
Need to deploy contracts first? Check out Developing Smart Contracts!