Flare, a Layer 1 blockchain that offers decentralized access to high-integrity data from other chains and the internet, has now integrated its API Portal on Google Cloud’s Marketplace. This move signals the introduction of some of the first blockchain APIs to become available on the platform. As a result, developers using Google Cloud Marketplace will be able to access blockchain data from Flare’s nodes and Connected Chain nodes, allowing them to conduct simple blockchain transactions and read the most recent state.
The built-in Cloud Marketplace for Google Cloud now supports blockchain APIs for a variety of platforms, including Algorand, BNB Smart Chain, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Flare, Litecoin, Songbird, and XRP. Additionally, Google Cloud developers will have access to any blockchain APIs that are subsequently introduced to Flare’s API Portal.
Blockchain APIs enable programmers to create apps that execute transactions and access on-chain information about the chain’s most recent state. Developers do not have to operate their own nodes for any blockchain they want to communicate with since they have access to APIs. This capability is especially beneficial when building cross-chain applications that need to query numerous data sources. The API Portal is also used as a hedge against their own infrastructure by well-known exchanges and wallets.
With the Marketplace integration between Flare and Google Cloud, anyone using Google Cloud can easily access all of Flare’s current APIs through their pre-existing Google Cloud account. Spending on Flare APIs via the Google Cloud Marketplace can also be included as part of a customer’s committed expenditure on Google Cloud.
According to Josh Edwards, Flare’s VP of Engineering, greater availability of leading blockchain APIs on platforms such as Google Cloud Marketplace reduces the barriers to Web3 participation. This makes it easier for developers to experiment with blockchain technology and its many use cases without being burdened by hardware costs and ongoing maintenance. It also opens up the possibility for larger organizations and partners to experiment with a safe, secure, and approved set of Web3 APIs. As a result, developer teams have the flexibility to create applications without any infrastructure headaches and can focus on creating and shipping great products.
James Tromans, Head of Web3 Engineering at Google Cloud, expressed his excitement in supporting and promoting the ambitions of their Web3 partners in the ecosystem, with the integration of Flare’s high-performance APIs into their Marketplace.
Flare’s EVM-based Layer 1 is designed to enhance the usefulness of blockchain by offering decentralized access to high-integrity data from other chains and from Web2 sources. Google Cloud will eventually include all the blockchains connected by Flare’s data and interoperability architecture, providing developers access to the top 100 chains.
In conclusion, the integration of Flare’s API Portal on Google Cloud Marketplace represents a significant milestone in the accessibility of blockchain APIs for developers. By allowing developers to access blockchain data through APIs, it eases the process of creating cross-chain applications with numerous data sources. Moreover, it encourages broader participation and experimentation with blockchain technology while minimizing infrastructure headaches. This development is a positive step forward for the blockchain industry, as it signals increased adoption and integration across different platforms and services.
