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docs/index.rst

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 .. meta::
    :description: Python Web3 SDK for Ethereum and EVM blockchains
 
-Introduction
-============
 
-web3.py is a Python library for interacting with Ethereum.
+gm
+==
+
+**web3.py** is a Python library for interacting with Ethereum.
 
 It's commonly found in `decentralized apps (dapps)`_ to help with
 sending transactions, interacting with smart contracts, reading
@@ -14,87 +15,31 @@ The original API was derived from the `Web3.js`_ Javascript API,
 but has since evolved toward the needs and creature comforts of
 Python developers.
 
+
 Getting Started
 ---------------
 
-Your next steps depend on where you're standing:
+.. NOTE::
+   👋 Brand new to Ethereum?
+
+   0. Don't travel alone! Join the Ethereum Python Community `Discord`_.
+   1. Read this `blog post series`_ for a gentle introduction to Ethereum blockchain concepts.
+   2. The :ref:`Overview` page will give you a quick idea of what else web3.py can do.
+   3. Try building a little something!
 
-- Unfamiliar with Ethereum? → `ethereum.org`_
-- Looking for Ethereum Python tutorials? → `ethereum.org/python`_
 - Ready to code? → :ref:`quickstart`
 - Interested in a quick tour? → :ref:`overview`
 - Need help debugging? → `StackExchange`_
-- Like to give back? → :ref:`Contribute <contributing>`
+- Found a bug? → :ref:`Contribute <contributing>`
 - Want to chat? → `Discord`_
 - Read the source? → `Github`_
 
-Table of Contents
------------------
-
-.. toctree::
-    :maxdepth: 1
-    :caption: Intro
-
-    quickstart
-    overview
-    releases
-
-.. toctree::
-    :maxdepth: 1
-    :caption: Guides
-
-    node
-    providers
-    examples
-    troubleshooting
-    web3.eth.account
-    filters
-    web3.contract
-    abi_types
-    middleware
-    internals
-    ethpm
-    ens_overview
-    v6_migration
-    v5_migration
-    v4_migration
-
-.. toctree::
-    :maxdepth: 1
-    :caption: API
-
-    web3.main
-    web3.eth
-    web3.beacon
-    web3.pm
-    web3.net
-    web3.miner
-    web3.geth
-    web3.tracing
-    web3.utils
-    gas_price
-    ens
-    constants
-
-.. toctree::
-    :maxdepth: 1
-    :caption: Community
-
-    contributing
-    code_of_conduct
-
-Indices and tables
-------------------
-
-* :ref:`genindex`
-* :ref:`modindex`
-* :ref:`search`
+.. include:: toc.rst
 
 
 .. _decentralized apps (dapps): https://ethereum.org/dapps/
 .. _Web3.js: https://web3js.readthedocs.io/
-.. _ethereum.org: https://ethereum.org/what-is-ethereum/
-.. _ethereum.org/python: https://ethereum.org/python/
+.. _blog post series: https://snakecharmers.ethereum.org/a-developers-guide-to-ethereum-pt-1
 .. _StackExchange: https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/web3.py
 .. _Discord: https://discord.gg/GHryRvPB84
 .. _Github: https://github.com/ethereum/web3.py

docs/toc.rst

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+Table of Contents
+-----------------
+
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 1
+    :caption: Intro
+
+    quickstart
+    overview
+    releases
+
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 1
+    :caption: Guides
+
+    node
+    providers
+    examples
+    troubleshooting
+    web3.eth.account
+    filters
+    web3.contract
+    abi_types
+    middleware
+    internals
+    ethpm
+    ens_overview
+    v6_migration
+    v5_migration
+    v4_migration
+
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 1
+    :caption: API
+
+    web3.main
+    web3.eth
+    web3.beacon
+    web3.pm
+    web3.net
+    web3.miner
+    web3.geth
+    web3.tracing
+    web3.utils
+    gas_price
+    ens
+    constants
+
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 1
+    :caption: Community
+
+    contributing
+    code_of_conduct
+
+Indices and tables
+------------------
+
+* :ref:`genindex`
+* :ref:`modindex`
+* :ref:`search`

docs/web3.eth.rst

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 web3.eth API
-=============
+============
 
 .. py:module:: web3.eth
 

newsfragments/2905.doc.rst

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+Add welcome banner for Ethereum newcomers