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web3.utils
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This package provides utility functions for ethereum dapps and other web3.js packages.


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sha3
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.. code-block:: javascript

    web3.utils.sha3(myProvider)

When called changes the current provider for all modules.

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Parameters
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1. ``Object`` - **myProvider**: a valid provider with at least ``send``, ``on`` function

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Returns
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``undefined``

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Example
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.. code-block:: javascript

    web3.setProvider(new web3.providers.HttpProvider('http://localhost:8545'));


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