Global CDN and edge computing solutions platform StackPath together with Edgevana have announced their joint ambition to accelerate the foundation for Web3. They have partnered to make it quicker and simpler for the Solana community to deploy Solana RPC or validator nodes via StackPath, leveraging the Edgevana one-click marketplace.
Web3 is the third generation of web technology, also known as the ‘World Wide Web.’ It refers to the development of a decentralized, distributed network of computers that can be used to store and share data, without the need for a central authority. In contrast to the traditional, centralized model of the internet, where a few large companies control access to information and services, Web3 aims to create a more open, democratic, and equitable online environment. This is made possible through the use of new technologies such as blockchain and peer-to-peer networks.
“Partnering with Edgevana was a no-brainer,” said Paul Drew, Senior Vice President Strategic Infrastructure Development of StackPath. “Our team has worked relentlessly over the past 12 months to give Server Program members unprecedented scale, decentralization, and performance. We added all new locations and already doubled the number of servers under management just for the Server Program. Meanwhile, Edgevana has practically perfected the deployment and onboarding experience – it just doesn’t get easier or faster. This partnership brings together the best of both worlds.”
Solana RPC, or Remote Procedure Call, is a protocol that allows a computer program to request a service from a program located in another computer on a network, without having to understand the network’s details. In the context of Solana, an open-source, high-performance blockchain platform, the RPC protocol is used to enable communication between different components of the Solana ecosystem, such as nodes, clients, and other services. The Solana RPC is based on JSON-RPC, a simple, lightweight protocol for remote procedure calls that uses JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) as its data format.
The Solana Foundation Server Program was created to give members of the Solana community access to world-class, blockchain-approved cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) with favorable contract conditions. StackPath and Edgevana are each official solution providers for the program.
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In 39 StackPath-operated edge locations across the world, with private network connections between sites and outstanding speed, Solana Foundation Server Program participants have direct access to deploy and manage servers. StackPath would offer an effective platform for program participants because of its high degree of decentralization, integration, and proximity to end users.
With Edgevana, Server Program participants have access to a turnkey solution that, using APIs and technology from the Solana Foundation Tour de Sun ‘22 (TdS22) program, would deploy, configure, and validate validator nodes in external facilities in less than 60 seconds while remaining totally decentralized.
As a result of the new collaboration, Edgevana-using TdS22 participants now have the option to install StackPath servers.
“Simplification and increased performance are both essential for the success of Web3,” said Subhan Jahromi, Co-founder and COO of Edgevana. “Democratizing access for Web3 participation is the foundation for the next generation of the Internet. We’re here to support StackPath’s efforts to enable a frictionless onboarding experience for Solana validators.”
Edgevana, a pioneer in advancing the Internet’s foundation for the future, collaborates directly with protocols to streamline, speed up, and completely decentralize their networks. Edgevana offers a variety of services that would lower entry barriers for involvement independent of technical proficiency while enabling protocols to access a completely new market of users.
