- Early adopters RapidNode and SuperNoderz by Spheron are migrating over 10,000 blockchain nodes to Fluence’s infrastructure.
- Fluence’s solution is up to 75% cheaper than traditional cloud platforms like AWS, and Google Cloud.
Fluence is taking a bold step forward in the Web3 computing landscape with the launch of its Cloudless Virtual Machines. The move, bolstered by partnerships with early adopters RapidNode and SuperNoderz by Spheron, aims to redefine how decentralized applications and blockchain ecosystems operate.
Fluence challenges cloud giants like AWS and Google in the Web3 and AI space
Traditional cloud-based infrastructure, dominated by providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, has long been a cornerstone of Web2 and Web3 operations. Yet, these centralized services come with significant drawbacks—costly vendor lock-in, opaque service provability, and inflexibility for emerging technologies. Fluence’s Cloudless VMs present a disruptive alternative: a decentralized, open, and low-cost computing platform.
With over 10,000 blockchain nodes set to transition onto its infrastructure via RapidNode and SuperNoderz, Fluence is signaling its readiness to challenge the dominance of legacy cloud providers.
According to Fluence Co-founder Tom Trowbridge, “Around 90% of blockchain protocol nodes and validators are hosted in centralized clouds. For Web3 to truly embrace decentralization, its infrastructure must follow suit. Fluence’s Cloudless VMs make that vision achievable.”
The Early Adopters
RapidNode and SuperNoderz are at the forefront of this shift.
RapidNode, a no-code platform for node validators and operators, supports over 1.5 million node runners managing $150 billion in assets. The partnership allows RapidNode to leverage Fluence’s infrastructure for cost-effective and secure node deployment, enhancing their one-click solutions for blockchain participants.
SuperNoderz by Spheron focuses on scaling Web3 compute requirements. Prashant Maurya, a core contributor at SuperNoderz, emphasized the importance of Fluence’s decentralized infrastructure in boosting computational power for next-generation applications.
Why Fluence Matters
Fluence has been steadily building momentum since its founding in 2017 by Dmitry Kurinskiy, Evgeny Ponomarev, and Tom Trowbridge.
With $14 million in backing from prominent investors like 1KX, Multicoin, and Protocol Labs, the company has established itself as a key player in the decentralized computing space.
Its Cloudless VMs stand apart by offering:
- Cost Savings: Up to 75% cheaper than traditional cloud solutions.
- Provability: Verification of services ensures clients receive what they pay for.
- Resilient Infrastructure: Built on professional-grade hardware hosted in top-tier data centers, sidestepping the pitfalls of consumer-grade networks.
The Cloudless VM Alpha Testing Program
The Cloudless VM Alpha Testing Program is Fluence’s call to developers, node providers, and architects to explore the possibilities of decentralized computing. Participants will gain early access to the platform and receive $FLT cloud credits, along with priority access to future developments.
Fluence’s approach aligns closely with the growing demand for decentralized solutions in industries beyond blockchain, including AI, biotech, and sports.
“Fluence VM Program is best suited for those who are building the next big thing in Web3, AI, databases, or decentralized applications,” the company mentioned in a press release shared with AlexaBlockchain.
By addressing long-standing limitations in traditional cloud services, Fluence is laying the groundwork for a decentralized internet infrastructure.
With RapidNode and SuperNoderz leading the charge, the Web3 ecosystem is transitioning towards decentralization as a practical reality. As Tanishq Mehta, Founder of RapidNode, succinctly put it, “Fluence’s infrastructure allows us to bring decentralized hosting to our users at minimal cost, bypassing legacy cloud platforms unfriendly to Web3 nodes.”
As the Web3 revolution accelerates, Fluence intends to position itself as the foundation upon which decentralized applications can thrive.
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