How to replace WordPress sidebars (widget areas) with Gutenberg

Like @Alvaro said, You should start building blocks for widget areas. Once Phase 2 hit the core you can just simply show the blocks in other areas. Don’t bother developing for Pre-Gutenberg widgets, You will double your work load.

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