Google Cloud has launched a new Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service, aimed at enhancing crypto development and improving the reliability of decentralized applications (DApps). This new service supports the Ethereum mainnet and testnets, which will simplify how developers interact with blockchain data.
Enhanced Ethereum Compatibility
The Blockchain RPC service will first be available for Ethereum’s main network and its test networks. It will offer developers an easier way to integrate blockchain data into their applications. Ethereum is one of the most used blockchains for decentralized applications. In the next year, Google Cloud plans to expand support to other blockchain platforms.
Challenges of RPC in Blockchain Networks
RPC communication protocols play a crucial role in blockchain development. They enable one program to request services from another across different networks. However, RPC reliability has been a persistent challenge for many developers. Delays or errors during communication can impact the performance of decentralized applications. High network activity or transaction volumes can exacerbate these issues and lead to additional RPC failures.
Future Plans
The service design supports full compatibility with Ethereum's JSON-RPC interface. Initially, the service is provided at a basic availability level, allowing for 100 requests per second and up to a million requests per day. This is expected to drive early adoption by developers seeking to create or further expand their dApp.
The launch of Google Cloud's new Blockchain RPC service promises to improve how developers interact with blockchain data and enhance the reliability of decentralized applications, which may have a significant impact on the development of cryptocurrencies and dApps overall.
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