GetBlock Nodes APIs Provider Changes The Game in Web3, Here’s How

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GetBlock, a flagship nodes API provider, empowers dApps with a reliable connection to the entire suite of mainstream blockchains: Polygon, BSC, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and so on.

Amidst DeFi, NFT and GameFi euphorias of 2020-2021, more and more teams are considering launching their first on-chain products. By ‘on-chain’, we mean the software application that utilizes distributed networks as a payment system or data processing mechanism.

In order to move payments and business operations to the blockchain, a decentralized application should be connected to the node system of this or that blockchain. This can be achieved by running your own blockchain node.

At the same time, it is much easier to access blockchain nodes through API by GetBlock.

What is GetBlock and what does it offer? 

GetBlock is a ‘Blockchain-as-a-Service’ platform that connects decentralized applications (dApps) to blockchain nodes through the API architecture.

As such, its customers can run decentralized finances protocol (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace, decentralized game (GameFI) and other dApps with no expertise in blockchain development.

Here’s what makes GetBlock offering unique and valuable in 2021:

  • Unparalleled suite of blockchains available (Polygon, BSC, Ethereum, Bitcoin and etc.);
  • Low rates and generous free tariff plans: GetBlock’s pricing starts from $6 per 500,000 requests;
  • Holistic support: no third-party services are needed when a dApp is connected to its blockchain with GetBlock;
  • Customized service level agreement (SLA) for every new client;
  • Unmatched  uptime: 99-100% availability for all major blockchains;
  • Wide range of extra services: GetBlock can develop a block explorer from scratch and support backend devs with blockchain programming and nodes management expertise.

Nodes connection

Supercharging dApps with reliable, fast and low-cost connection to blockchain nodes is a #1 module of GetBlock’s offering. Decentralized applications can utilize various API interfaces with GetBlock, i.e. JSON-RPC, WS, GraphQL, and so on.

GetBlock connects its users to both testnet and mainnet environments, so its tools are suitable for business and R&D purposes.

Shared nodes

Shared nodes is a basic level offering for early-stage decentralized applications. It is a go-to solution to stress-test business strategy and performance of a dApp or DeFi. In ‘Shared Nodes’ mode, a client utilizes the same nodes with his/her peers. 

With the lowest prices, GetBlock’s clients can access shared nodes of all 40+ blockchains available on the platform. One product can leverage multiple blockchains which is of paramount importance for cross-chain decentralized applications.

GetBlock constantly adds new blockchains to its shared nodes list to meet the requirements of its clients. Novel blockchain xDai (STAKE), Polkadot’s ‘sister chain’ Kusama (KSM), cheapest smart contracts environment Polygon Network (MATIC), and Huobi Ecosystem Chain (HECO), a ‘corporate chain’ by veteran centralized crypto exchange Huobi were added in last weeks.

Dedicated nodes

Dedicated nodes API connection should be referred to as a premium offering by GetBlock. Dedicated node connection is a solution of choice for high-performance dApps and DeFis with large total value locked. 

Dedicated nodes operate not unlike dedicated VPS for cloud computations: an application books its own node for transactions and payments. Dedicated nodes handle the highest number of requests with no daily rate limits.

Also, with dedicated nodes booked, dApps can process an unlimited number of requests per second (RPS). As such, dedicated nodes by GetBlock is the best solution for the dApps that consider scaling and expect user base upsurge.

With ‘Dedicated nodes’ activated, users can switch between different API interfaces by request. Also, GetBlock enables on-chain wallet for every dedicated node customer.

Block Explorers

Block explorers are browsers for blockchains. They track, index, and display the information about transactions, blocks, miners, accounts and balances of a given blockchain.

Block explorers make the on-chain operations ‘visible’ and transparent. In Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Binance Smart Chain, the sender of a transaction can just provide its recipient with a link on block explorer to guarantee that the valid transfer is authorized.

GetBlock’s experts can develop customized block explorers from scratch for every decentralized network and products.

Blockchain Development

Last but not least, heavy-hitting GetBlock coders can support technology and R&D departments of crypto startups with their expertise in various spheres: 

  • backend of decentralized dApps;
  • bug disclosure;
  • third-party security audit;
  • nodes management;
  • private distributed ledgers development and management;
  • transaction simulation.

Collaboration with third-party teams are protected with NDAs.

Bottom Line

Launched in 2019, GetBlock is a mainstream node connection provider. It connects blockchains to Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Ethereum, Bitcoin and other 40+ blockchains through various API interfaces.

With GetBlock, any application can utilize shared and dedicated nodes, or boot  full, archive and light nodes.

Besides node management, GetBlock develops block explorers from scratch and supports blockchain devs and CTOs with technical expertise.