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How to Deliver High-Performance RPC Nodes for a Top Crypto Exchange

Launchnodes partnered with a leading crypto exchange to provide Ethereum RPC nodes tailored to their complex and bespoke indexing requirements. The exchange required an infrastructure solution that ensured data provenance, high-frequency extraction capabilities, and mission-critical reliability, which could not be supported by standard APIs or third-party endpoints. Critically the crypto exchange for regulatory and business purposes needed to own and have access to the infrastructure the solution was built on.

Challenges

The crypto exchange faced several challenges:

  • Bespoke Indexing Needs: Off-the-shelf APIs and third-party solutions could not meet the precise data structuring and retrieval requirements.
  • Mission-Critical Data Integrity: The exchange required complete control over data provenance, ensuring accuracy and trust in their indexing processes.
  • High-Frequency Data Extraction: The solution needed to handle real-time, high-throughput requests while maintaining system stability.
  • Cost and Performance Optimization: Balancing high-performance data operations with cost efficiency across a hybrid infrastructure of public cloud and bare metal.

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Our Solution

We delivered a custom RPC node solution that addressed these critical requirements through:

  1. Dedicated RPC Nodes on Owned Infrastructure
    • Deployed and configured full RPC nodes on the exchange’s own infrastructure, ensuring full control and data integrity.
    • Eliminated reliance on third-party APIs and endpoints to guarantee data provenance.
  2. High-Frequency Data Extraction with Resilience
    • Configured nodes to support high-throughput, low-latency requests, enabling real-time data access.
    • Implemented resilience measures to prevent downtime, including failover strategies and automated restarts.
  3. Advanced Monitoring & Alerting
    • Deployed real-time monitoring tools to track node performance, query response times, and data consistency.
    • Set up proactive alerting systems to notify the exchange of potential issues before they impact operations.
  4. Optimized Deployment Across Public Cloud & Bare Metal
    • Designed a hybrid infrastructure strategy leveraging both public cloud and bare metal for cost efficiency and performance.
    • Ensured seamless scaling of RPC nodes based on transaction volume and data processing requirements.

Impact & Results

  • Full Data Control & Provenance: The exchange eliminated dependency on third-party services, ensuring complete control over their data pipeline.
  • Reliable High-Frequency Data Access: The RPC nodes delivered stable, high-performance indexing, supporting critical trading and analytics functions.
  • Optimized Cost & Performance: The hybrid infrastructure strategy reduced operational costs while maintaining best-in-class performance.
  • Enhanced System Resilience: Proactive monitoring and alerting ensured uptime and reliability for mission-critical operations.

Ethereum RPC Node Infrastructure

By leveraging Launchnodes’ expertise in Ethereum RPC node deployment, infrastructure optimization, and high-performance indexing, the crypto exchange successfully built a robust, scalable, and resilient data architecture. The collaboration empowered them to manage real-time mission-critical data, ensuring reliability, security, and full control over their infrastructure.

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