Flare, the blockchain platform for data networks, has introduced an innovative tool that aims to facilitate the quick and cost-effective deployment of blockchain nodes. Known as Blockchain Machine Images, this new node-as-a-service solution allows web3 developers to easily access and deploy nodes through Google Cloud’s marketplace. With Blockchain Machine Images, developers can power decentralized applications, blockchain platforms, and data streams more efficiently. The solution is compatible with popular blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Avalanche, among others.
This tool enables blockchain developers to swiftly create and synchronize dedicated nodes. Users can also choose an image ID for autoscaling, and the entire infrastructure setup and deployment process can be completed within minutes. By simplifying node deployment and syncing, Flare aims to benefit the wider ecosystem. Running a dedicated Flare node costs businesses only $300 per month, making it significantly cheaper than other node-as-a-service platforms that charge as much as $2,000 monthly.
Flare’s new node service offers unlimited remote procedure calls, workloads, and data indexing. Additionally, Blockchain Machine Images is expected to be particularly advantageous for Flare’s attestation providers. In the Flare ecosystem, attestation providers are independent entities responsible for securely retrieving data from external networks like Bitcoin or Ripple. These entities play a crucial role in validating and transmitting data to the blockchain.
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