Web3 & Blockchain Infrastructure
Dedicated Bare Metal Servers for Blockchain Nodes, Validators & Web3 Infrastructure
No virtualization overhead, no shared I/O, no noisy neighbors — bare metal built for production blockchain workloads.
The infrastructure case for dedicated hardware
Why Blockchain Workloads Require Bare Metal
The virtualization problem
A hypervisor layer adds 3–8 milliseconds of latency to disk I/O and network operations. For validator nodes where slots are 400 milliseconds long and votes must land within tight windows, that overhead directly causes missed attestations and slot misses.
Virtualized hosting also introduces the noisy neighbor problem. CPU contention from other workloads causes slot misses and vote timeouts that are not recoverable mid-epoch.
What bare metal delivers for blockchain operators
On a dedicated server, your node has exclusive access to CPU cores, memory, NVMe storage, and network bandwidth. No hypervisor tax. No competing workloads. No I/O jitter from shared infrastructure.
NVMe direct attachment is non-negotiable for production validators. Network-attached or virtualized storage introduces latency variance that validators cannot absorb — especially during state dumps or high-write periods like Solana ledger growth (150–200 GB/day on mainnet).
For Ethereum validators, chain data grows over 1 TB per year. For archive nodes, storage requirements grow indefinitely. Dedicated bare metal lets you configure the exact NVMe capacity and redundancy your node requires — without cloud volume limits, per-GB pricing, or throughput throttling.
Web3 Workloads We Support
Ethereum Validator Nodes
Production Ethereum validators require enterprise NVMe (DWPD 3+), paired execution and consensus clients, and consistent bandwidth for attestation submission. Ethereum chain data grows over 1 TB per year — dedicated servers let you configure storage capacity without cloud volume constraints or per-GB pricing.
Solana Validator & RPC Nodes
Solana's validator software is sensitive to I/O jitter and CPU scheduling latency. The ledger grows 150–200 GB per day on mainnet and can exceed 1 Gbps sustained during state dumps. Bare metal with NVMe direct attachment and dedicated bandwidth handles these requirements without degrading vote performance or increasing skip rate.
Blockchain RPC Endpoints
High-traffic RPC endpoints serving wallets, dApps, and block indexers need predictable response times under sustained load. Dedicated hardware with no shared CPU or I/O ensures response latency stays consistent regardless of concurrent request volume.
Archive Nodes
Archive nodes maintain every historical state since genesis — storage requirements grow indefinitely. Our servers support multi-drive NVMe configurations with ECC RAM and redundant power, scoped to your specific chain, client, and data retention requirements.
DeFi & Smart Contract Platforms
Smart contract execution, order book matching, and liquidity rebalancing are latency-sensitive. Shared cloud infrastructure introduces CPU scheduling variance that impacts protocol behavior during high-load periods. Dedicated bare metal delivers deterministic performance under load.
Layer 2 Sequencers & Custom Chain Infrastructure
L2 sequencers, ZK provers, and data availability nodes require dedicated compute with sustained throughput. We support custom chain deployments with full root access, IPMI/KVM remote control, and no restrictions on which client software or runtime you deploy.
Network Infrastructure for Web3
Low-latency network for block propagation
Blockchain consensus mechanisms are latency-sensitive. Our 100G internal backbone and direct peering at DE-CIX Frankfurt and other major internet exchanges minimize block propagation times between your node and network peers.
Dedicated uplinks — no shared bandwidth
Your server's network port is not shared. Sustained 1G, 10G, or 25G uplinks with no throttling during high-traffic periods — important for nodes handling large state syncs or serving high-traffic RPC endpoints.
Carrier-grade DDoS mitigation
Carrier-grade DDoS protection with global scrubbing centers is included at no extra cost. Traffic is filtered before reaching your server — keeping your validator or RPC node online during volumetric attacks.
Ready to Deploy
Servers configured for blockchain workloads and ready for immediate deployment:
Zero Setup Fees- Flexible Monthly Contracts
- Full Root Access
- 24/7 Expert Support
Chainstack Self-Hosted, pre-installed.
One-click deployment for any major blockchain protocols.
Running on our velia.net bare metal.
Chainstack Self-Hosted ships pre-installed on every web3 server. Pick a protocol. Pick a network. Click deploy. The software handles configuration, health checks, automated updates, and failover. velia handles the metal.
- Any major blockchain protocols supported
- One-click deployment
- Snapshots and presets
- Self-healing and automated updates
- Monitoring and alerts
- SOC 2 and ISO certified
Why Web3 Teams Choose velia.net
Physical bare metal — no hypervisor
Your validator or node runs directly on the physical hardware. No vCPU pinning workarounds, no hypervisor overhead, no I/O latency added by a virtualization layer. The hardware you rent is the hardware your node uses.
Enterprise NVMe — direct to kernel
NVMe SSDs are connected directly to the server — not via network storage or a virtualized storage controller. Enterprise drives with high DWPD ratings handle the sustained write load of validator operations and ledger growth without performance degradation.
Uncontested dedicated bandwidth
Your server's uplink is not shared. Sustained 1G, 10G, or 25G with no throttling during state sync, ledger catch-up, or peak RPC traffic. Critical for Solana validators where network bandwidth directly affects vote latency.
6 locations across EU, US, and Asia
Frankfurt, Strasbourg, New York, Miami, St. Louis, and Singapore. Deploy validator and RPC nodes geographically close to major network peers and cluster entry points to minimize block propagation latency.
DDoS protection — included
Carrier-grade, multi-layer DDoS mitigation is included at no extra cost. Public RPC endpoints and high-stake validators are frequent DDoS targets. Malicious traffic is scrubbed at our globally distributed centers before it reaches your server.
Free hardware replacement, 30-min response
Hardware failures during active epochs need immediate resolution — not a support ticket queue. Our team responds within 30 minutes, 24/7/365, and replaces faulty components at no charge. No shipping delays, no service credits — just a working server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deploy Your Web3 Infrastructure
Dedicated bare metal servers configured for blockchain nodes, validators, and RPC endpoints. No setup fees, no annual contracts, 24/7/365 support with a guaranteed 30-minute response. Hardware replacement is free.
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