SubQuery Network introduces first decentralized RPCs for Polkadot and Kusama

SubQuery Network, a Web3 infrastructure provider, has unveiled two new decentralized Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) for the Polkadot ecosystem. 

Available for Polkadot or Kusama, these RPCs mark the first decentralized RPCs on Substrate-based networks.

SubQuery, which supports nearly 200 networks, operates a globally distributed network of decentralized indexers and RPC providers. Distributed applications (dapps) can efficiently and dependably retrieve blockchain data through this network, eliminating the need for centralized access points.

RPCs play a crucial role in the blockchain, serving as a communication bridge between external entities and nodes on the blockchain. They help with data retrieval, smart contract execution, and transaction processing. With the introduction of SubQuery’s decentralized RPCs, these essential functions are now more accessible and secure for developers in the Polkadot and Kusama networks.  

James Bayly, SubQuery’s COO, said, “We are thrilled to be the first to provide decentralized RPCs for Polkadot on the SubQuery Network. Our node operators are already running RPCs and other nodes in multiple ecosystems, and, having emerged from the Polkadot ecosystem, we’re ideally placed to support Polkadot developers with their infrastructure.”

Developers building on Polkadot or Kusama can now use SubQuery’s decentralized RPC nodes. By offering decentralized RPCs, SubQuery Network reduces dapps’ reliance on centralized middleware, lowering risks.

Blockchain RPC networks

The efficient operation of blockchain projects depends on the new Polkadot RPCs, which over 30 independent Node Operators manage. These RPCs enable blockchain projects to access data from multiple sources. 

SubQuery Network’s decentralized, remote procedure calls (RPCs) improve the secure and efficient communication web3, facilitating strong and transparent operations crucial for the success of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs).

SubQuery originally emerged within only Polkadot. It provided an indexer that could connect to Polkadot’s multi-chain structure. The company has now broadened its scope to encompass hundreds of networks as it tries to be a leader in Web3 data and infrastructure.