NodeReal
Blockchain as a service providers
Blockchain software
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What is NodeReal
NodeReal is a blockchain infrastructure provider that offers hosted node access and developer APIs for interacting with public blockchains. It targets Web3 application teams that need reliable RPC endpoints, data access, and operational tooling without running their own nodes. The product focuses on managed infrastructure for chain connectivity and performance monitoring, with services positioned around production-grade node operations and developer integration.
Managed RPC node infrastructure
NodeReal provides hosted blockchain node access so teams can connect to supported networks without maintaining their own node fleets. This reduces operational work related to syncing, upgrades, and uptime management. For application teams, this typically shortens time-to-production compared with self-hosting.
Developer-facing APIs and tooling
The offering includes API-based access patterns intended for application backends and Web3 services. This can simplify integration for common read/write blockchain interactions compared with operating raw nodes only. It also supports a more standardized interface for teams that need to scale requests across environments.
Operational monitoring focus
NodeReal positions its service around production operations, which commonly includes usage controls and service observability for endpoints. This helps teams manage throughput, troubleshoot failures, and plan capacity. Such operational features are typically expected in this category alongside basic RPC connectivity.
Network coverage may vary
Supported chains and feature depth can differ by provider, and NodeReal’s coverage may not match every network a multi-chain team needs. If a project requires niche chains, archival access, or specialized endpoints, teams may need additional vendors or self-hosting. This increases integration and vendor-management overhead.
Vendor dependency for uptime
Using a managed node provider introduces reliance on the vendor’s availability, incident response, and rate-limiting policies. Outages or degraded performance can directly affect application reliability. Teams with strict SLAs may need redundancy across providers or fallback self-hosted nodes.
Limited public transparency on company details
Publicly verifiable information such as definitive founding year, headquarters, and official social profiles is not consistently available across widely indexed sources. This can complicate procurement due diligence, security reviews, and long-term vendor risk assessment. Buyers may need to confirm details directly with the vendor.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Mainnet & testnet access; Archive data; Basic REST/RPC endpoints; Includes 3 API keys; Monthly CUs: 10,000,000; Rate limit (CUPS): 150; Dashboard & statistics; Discord support. |
| Growth | $31/mo (billed annually) — $39/mo (monthly list price) | 15 API keys; Monthly CUs: 500,000,000; Rate limit (CUPS): 700; Debug & Trace APIs; Dedicated Discord support; Testing period before first charge (prorated billing). |
| Team | $159/mo (billed annually) — $199/mo (monthly list price) | 30 API keys; Monthly CUs: 2,000,000,000; Rate limit (CUPS): 1,500; VIP support; for professional teams. |
| Business | $399/mo (billed annually) — $499/mo (monthly list price) | 50 API keys; Monthly CUs: 5,000,000,000; Rate limit (CUPS): 3,000; VIP support; targeted at SMEs; contact sales for custom enterprise needs. |
