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React

React is a component and state-based UI library. In dApps it organises queries, wallet connections and transaction stages, with explicit responsibilities for data, errors and accessibility. Interfaces respond to account and network changes, invalidate affected queries and recover transaction tracking after reloads rather than relying only on temporary component state.

Written by Isaac GonzálezUpdated October 11, 2026

Key takeaways

  • React organizes interfaces into components responding to state changes.
  • dApps must distinguish wallet connection, signing and transaction confirmation.
  • Reliable interfaces need loading, error and stale-data handling.

What is React?

React is a library for building interfaces from components and state. In blockchain applications it helps present asynchronous data, connect wallets and explain operation progress. It does not execute contracts or decide whether transactions are confirmed; it displays information supplied by other components.

Composition supports reusable forms, loading states and permission controls. The aim is to keep interaction rules consistent across screens, including accessibility and mobile behaviour. Shared components are useful when they preserve clear responsibilities rather than hide the status or consequences of a transaction.

How it works

Components describe the interface from their data, and events update relevant state. Remote queries need to distinguish loading, errors, available data and stale data. A cached balance can be useful for display without proving that it remains sufficient when an operation is signed.

Tools such as Wagmi connect React to EVM contracts and wallets. Subscriptions and effects need cleanup to avoid duplicate work. User actions such as signature requests belong in explicit event handlers rather than effects that may run when a component mounts or its dependencies change.

What React offers

A governance dashboard can show proposals, check eligibility and prepare votes. The interface distinguishes wallet authorisation, submission and confirmation. Account or network changes should invalidate affected data and trigger a fresh check of whether the action is still available.

The same discipline applies to payments and administration. Errors should support the next step: signature rejection, insufficient funds and reverts need different messages. Operation history can be restored after reload so transient visual state is not the only record of what happened or remains pending.

Limitations and selection criteria

React does not mandate one framework or independently solve routing, server caching or SEO. A framework can render content on the server and reserve interactivity for client components. Internal applications may need a different combination depending on content and deployment requirements.

Measure shipped JavaScript, unnecessary renders and repeated queries before optimising. Check accessibility with keyboards and assistive technology alongside visual design. Relevant tests cover connection, account changes, rejection and recovery rather than only confirming that a button appears on screen in a successful scenario.

Also known as

  • React.js
  • ReactJS
Development at Metlabs

How we approach a project with React

Development capabilities and use cases to assess how React fits your product.

What we build with React at Metlabs

  • Single-page dApps

    React interfaces with global state (Zustand, Redux) and integrated wallet connection.

  • Reusable Web3 components

    Internal libraries with connect buttons, transaction modals and on-chain forms.

  • Wagmi/Viem integration

    Typed hooks for reading, writing and subscribing to smart contract events.

  • Use case

    DeFi protocol dashboard

    React panel with real-time on-chain metrics and integrated actions (deposit, withdraw, vote).

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