Ethereum RPC Providers: Google Cloud Launches New Service

Ethereum RPC Providers: Google Expands Support for Developers

Google Cloud has officially launched a Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service aimed at simplifying the interaction between crypto developers and blockchain data. This new service is specifically designed to enhance the reliability and performance of decentralized applications (DApps). Initially, the service is compatible with Ethereum's mainnet and testnet, with plans to expand support to additional blockchains in the coming year, according to a blog post published by Google Cloud on Sept. 17.

Free Tier for Developers

The service offers a free tier to developers, providing up to 100 call requests per second and one million requests per day. The Blockchain RPC service is fully compliant with Ethereum’s JSON-RPC standard and supports EIP-1474, a set of methods for Ethereum nodes. This makes it easy for developers to integrate the service into Ethereum-based DApps with minimal coding effort. Essentially, a single line of code is all it takes to begin utilizing Google Cloud's Blockchain RPC.

How RPC Services Benefit DApps

A Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a communication protocol used by one program to request a service from another program running on a different computer or network. In blockchain, RPC services are crucial because they allow decentralized applications to interact with the blockchain by clearing and settling transactions quickly. Delays or errors in RPC services can negatively impact DApps, causing significant performance issues.

Challenges with Blockchain RPC

Google Cloud highlighted that RPC reliability has been a longstanding challenge for crypto developers. Blockchain networks often experience problems during periods of high network activity, which can lead to delayed transactions and degraded performance. For example, in June, Ethereum layer-2 network ZKsync suffered major delays due to issues with RPC providers during a period of high activity.

Future Plans for the Service

Google Cloud aims to expand its blockchain RPC service to support more blockchains in the near future, making it a go-to solution for developers working across multiple blockchain ecosystems. The company is committed to addressing existing RPC reliability issues to ensure smoother operation for developers and users alike.

Previous Blockchain Initiatives by Google Cloud

Earlier this year, Google Cloud introduced the Web3 Portal, which offers blockchain developers resources such as datasets and tutorials. However, the product faced mixed reviews, with critics highlighting issues with the user interface and the lack of support for major blockchains like Bitcoin.

Google Cloud’s foray into blockchain with its RPC service marks an important step toward making decentralized applications more reliable and accessible to developers globally.

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