Returning of BigNumber objects instead of strings

[nivida]

Description

It's returning strings instead of BigNumber objects on a contract method call.

Expected behavior

Returns a BigNumber object instead of a string.

Actual behavior

Returns a number as string.

Steps to reproduce the behavior

contract.methods.method().send().then(console.log);

Error Logs

Versions

• web3.js: latest

[Anaphase]

Man, this breaking change really messed up my codebase :(

[nivida]

Yes, I see your point. But the decision was between a working react native production build or this breaking change. This was the reason why I‘ve decided to release this breaking change. I‘ve apologize for the troubles.

[levino]

IMO: It would be much better if only strings were returned or required by all methods of web3.