Originally published on: September 18, 2024
Google Cloud is stepping up its game in the crypto world with the launch of a cutting-edge Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service. This service aims to simplify the interaction between crypto developers and blockchain data, ultimately enhancing the reliability of decentralized applications (DApps).
Initially tailored for compatibility with the Ethereum mainnet and testnet, Google Cloud has ambitious plans to extend its support to additional blockchains over the next year. The service offers a promising free tier, allowing up to 100 call requests per second and a whopping one million requests per day, replete with support for EIP-1474 — a set of defined RPC methods for Ethereum nodes.
The Blockchain RPC service, aligning perfectly with Ethereum’s JSON-RPC standard, can be seamlessly integrated into Ethereum-based DApps with just a single line of code. This compatibility is poised to revolutionize the way crypto developers interact with blockchain networks.
For the uninitiated, an RPC is akin to a communication protocol that facilitates one program’s request for a service from another program on a separate computer and network. Google Cloud’s offering promises to streamline this process, thereby addressing the challenges that many crypto developers face due to RPC reliability issues.
Crypto enthusiasts encountered major hurdles recently when the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network ZKsync grappled with delays and network functionality issues caused by high activity and problems with RPC providers. Google Cloud’s Blockchain RPC service aims to mitigate such challenges and equip developers with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of blockchain ecosystems.
In a bid to make DeFi mainstream, Google Cloud has taken a significant step forward with its Web3 Portal. This suite, introduced back in April, provides blockchain developers with valuable resources, including tutorials and data sets. While the launch of the Web3 Portal was met with mixed reviews, with some criticizing its user interface and lack of support for established blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Google Cloud remains steadfast in its mission to elevate the crypto landscape.
As Google Cloud revolutionizes the blockchain sphere, crypto developers can look forward to a seamless and efficient RPC service that promises to enhance their workflow and propel the development of decentralized applications.
