Solana Nodes Now Available for Quick Deployment on AWS
A Step Forward for the Solana Ecosystem
As revealed live on the Breakpoint 2023 stage, Solana nodes are now available for quick deployment on AWS with the help of infrastructure as code app in AWS Blockchain Node Runners repository.
Now, enterprises looking to build on Solana will be able to deploy their own consensus and Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) nodes with minimal technological effort and overhead to connect their dApps to the blockchain.
“This represents a step forward for the Solana ecosystem,” says Dan Albert at the Solana Foundation. “The expertise needed to run a node has dropped significantly, making it easier than ever to deploy on Solana.”
Deploying Solana Nodes with AWS Blockchain Node Runners
Using Blockchain Node Runners, an open-source initiative for deploying self-service blockchain nodes, enterprises will be able to deploy Solana validators with a few commands:
- Consensus nodes.
- Base RPC nodes, which do not include any secondary indexes.
- Extended RPC nodes, which include all secondary indexes.
Benefits of Cloud-Based Nodes
“We are excited to see Solana blockchain nodes available for deployment on AWS to harness the best from their blockchain workloads to increase accessibility to innovative cloud-native technologies like decentralized web,” says Nikolay Vaslov, senior solutions architect at Blockchain Nodes Services, Amazon Web Services.
Cloud-based nodes are ideal for large traditional finance firms or web3-native projects that want to use a lot of nodes, but do not have the infrastructure or finances to build them themselves.
For new projects hoping to deploy an RPC node to interface with Solana, Blockchain Node Runner could be a simpler, out-of-the-box solution tailored for launching dApps quickly and taking advantage of Solana’s enterprise-scale throughput and low fees.
Solana: The Second Blockchain Supported by Blockchain Node Runner
Solana is only the second blockchain to be supported by Blockchain Node Runner, after Ethereum.
Learn More about Blockchain Node Runners
Learn more about Amazon Web Service’s Blockchain Node Runners here.
Conclusion
The availability of Solana nodes on AWS for quick deployment marks a significant milestone in the development of the Solana ecosystem. With the help of Blockchain Node Runners, enterprises can now easily deploy Solana validators, reducing the need for complex infrastructure and expertise. This partnership paves the way for innovative blockchain projects and accelerates the adoption of Solana as a reliable and scalable platform for building decentralized applications.
FAQs
Q: What does this mean for Solana developers?
A: With the ability to deploy Solana nodes on AWS, developers can now build on Solana without the need for extensive technical expertise. This reduces the barriers to entry, allowing more developers to focus on building dApps and applications.
Q: Are these nodes open-source?
A: Yes, the Solana nodes are open-source and built using infrastructure as code apps. This ensures transparency, security, and reliability in the deployment process.
Q: Will Solana support other cloud providers?
A: Currently, AWS is the only cloud provider supporting Solana node deployment. However, it’s expected that other cloud providers may announce similar support in the future.
Q: Can I deploy my own nodes outside of AWS?
A: Yes, you can still deploy your own Solana nodes outside of AWS, following the same guidelines and protocols. The deployment process remains similar, whether using AWS or other infrastructure options.
