Google Cloud has taken a significant step in supporting Web3 developers with the release of its new Blockchain RPC (Remote Procedure Call) service. This innovative tool promises to simplify interaction with blockchain data, offering a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solution that minimizes the complexities associated with node infrastructure management.
A qualitative leap in RPC reliability
RPC reliability has been a significant challenge for Web3 developers, directly impacting the performance and availability of their applications. Until now, many have been forced to rely on multiple RPC providers to ensure the uninterrupted operation of their applications. With Google Cloud’s Blockchain RPC service, the company applies its vast experience in operating large-scale infrastructures to the Web3 ecosystem, providing a robust foundation for decentralized applications.
Key features of the service
The new Google Cloud service stands out for several important features:
Enterprise-grade reliability: Leveraging Google Cloud infrastructure to provide security and reliability, ensuring a solid foundation for developers’ applications.
Cost-effectiveness: Offers a cost-effective alternative to dedicated nodes, with a free tier that includes up to 100 requests per second and 1 million daily requests.
Compatibility: Developers can easily migrate from other RPC providers by simply changing their RPC endpoints.
Scalability: The service automatically scales to handle increasing request volumes, eliminating the need for manual scaling.
Broad reach and accessibility
The Blockchain RPC service is designed to cater to a wide range of organizations, from startups looking for a quick and easy entry point to blockchain, to large enterprises requiring the reliability, security, and performance of Google Cloud infrastructure.
At launch, the service provides support for the Ethereum main network and its test networks, with plans to expand to several additional chains over the next year. Additionally, it is fully compatible with the Ethereum JSON-RPC standard, allowing developers to integrate it into their applications with just a single line of code.
Impact on the developer community
Kyle Quintal, Head of Engineering at 0xArc, has expressed his satisfaction with the service: “Google Cloud’s Blockchain RPC offerings deliver fast response times, exactly what you would expect from them. Along with Google Cloud following the EIP1474 standards and having the free tier option, we integrated their service into our system immediately and haven’t looked back.”
Availability and next steps
The Blockchain RPC service is now globally available in preview, empowering developers worldwide to build the next generation of Web3 applications. Interested parties can explore the service by visiting the recently launched Google Cloud Web3 Portal.
Additionally, Google Cloud has announced a webinar for October 10, 2024, where the Blockchain RPC product and the future of the Web3 Portal will be discussed in depth.