Google Cloud has revealed the rollout of its Ethereum-compatible Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service. This new service is anticipated to provide crypto developers with a more efficient way to engage with blockchain data, thereby bolstering the performance of decentralized applications (DApps).
Although initially compatible only with Ethereum’s mainnet and testnet, Google Cloud has stated that they plan to introduce support for other blockchains in the upcoming year. Their service also includes a free tier, which allows for up to 100 call requests a second and provides support for one million requests daily with support for EIP-1474 – a predetermined group of RPC methods specifically for Ethereum nodes.
Not only is Google Cloud’s Blockchain RPC fully compatible with the Ethereum JSON-RPC standard, but its ease of integration with only a single line of code is set to enable crypto developers to embed it into Ethereum-based DApps readily.
One of the significant issues encountered by crypto developers is the reliability of RPCs, as even minor delays or errors can affect the operations of decentralized applications, particularly those dependent on transaction clearance and settlement in virtually real-time.
Both Google Cloud and the Ethereum network have highlighted RPC reliability issues during periods of exponentially high network activity or transaction volume. This issue was evident when Ethereum’s layer-2 scaling network, ZKSync, faced substantial delays and a reduction in network functionality due to an increase in network activity and challenges with RPC providers.
Earlier in April, Google Cloud made headlines with its Web3 Portal, a product suite providing resources such as datasets and tutorials for blockchain developers. While some decried its user interface, others voiced apprehension about its lack of support for established blockchain ecosystems like Bitcoin.