Google Cloud has unveiled its new Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service to simplify blockchain development for web3 developers. As announced by the company, this service makes it easier for developers to interact with blockchain data. Initially, the service supports the Ethereum mainnet and testnets, with plans to expand to more chains.

Enhancing Blockchain Development

Blockchain RPC services, also known as RPC nodes, are used extensively in various applications within the blockchain ecosystem. These protocols enable efficient communication between decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchains.

They facilitate various functionalities for dApps, blockchain wallets, and blockchain analysis platforms.

Leveraging Google Cloud's infrastructure for security and reliability, the new Blockchain RPC service seeks to offer a cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solution for interacting with blockchain data. It aims to provide a streamlined and efficient way for web3 developers to manage node infrastructure.

This allows blockchain builders to focus on developing their applications without the complexities of maintaining their nodes.

"Google Cloud's Blockchain RPC offerings deliver fast response times—exactly what you'd expect from them," said Kyle Quintal, Head of Engineering at 0xArc.

Compatibility and Free Tier

The service is compatible with the Ethereum JSON-RPC standard, making it easy for developers to integrate it into their applications.

It offers a free tier with up to 100 requests per second and 1 million requests per day. This allows developers to build real-time and data-intensive applications without incurring costs.

Google Cloud's introduction of this service marks a significant step in simplifying blockchain development and making it more accessible to developers worldwide.

The promise of support for additional blockchains suggests that the service will become even more versatile and valuable.