Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein a fee is applied for deployment of the application and AMI support and compliance. Configured for robustness and ease of use, the server provides the functionalities necessary for a wide range of Ethereum network interactions. This includes executing transactions, smart contract deployment and interaction, network data querying, and participating in Ethereum's consensus process if set up for mining.
The server employs Docker to containerize the Geth application, ensuring a clean, reproducible, and standardized deployment that abstracts away the underlying hardware specifics. This containerization provides flexibility and simplifies the process of updating the Geth client or integrating additional tools and applications.
For developers, researchers, or those running decentralized applications, this Geth server offers a convenient, reliable gateway to the Ethereum network. It facilitates a deeper engagement with blockchain technology, avoiding the trust and centralization concerns associated with relying on third-party Ethereum infrastructure service providers.
Highlights
- Immediate Ethereum Network Integration: The Geth server provides instant, hassle-free integration with the Ethereum network, enabling users to participate directly in the blockchain without reliance on third-party services. This aspect is crucial for those who require a trustworthy and private connection, such as developers needing a backend for Ethereum based applications, organizations conducting high-frequency blockchain transactions, or researchers performing detailed network analyses.
- Streamlined Deployment with Docker: Utilizing Docker's containerization technology, the Geth server abstracts complex software setup processes, offering a standardized, reproducible environment regardless of the underlying infrastructure. This not only simplifies the initial setup but also ensures compatibility and ease of application scaling, which is essential for users looking to maintain, upgrade, or expand their operations with minimal downtime.
- Versatile Blockchain Interactions: It supports smart contract deployment and interrogation, private network creation, cryptocurrency mining, and more. Advanced users can leverage these features to test new Ethereum-based applications, simulate network conditions, or engage with the blockchain in ways tailored to their unique operational requirements. This versatility makes it an invaluable tool for innovation and experimentation within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Details
Typical total price
$0.211/hour
Pricing
Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
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t2.xlarge Recommended | $0.025 | $0.186 | $0.211 |
t3.medium | $0.025 | $0.042 | $0.067 |
t3.large | $0.025 | $0.083 | $0.108 |
t3.xlarge | $0.025 | $0.166 | $0.191 |
t3.2xlarge | $0.025 | $0.333 | $0.358 |
t3a.medium | $0.025 | $0.038 | $0.063 |
t3a.large | $0.025 | $0.075 | $0.10 |
t3a.xlarge | $0.025 | $0.15 | $0.175 |
t3a.2xlarge | $0.025 | $0.301 | $0.326 |
m5.large | $0.025 | $0.096 | $0.121 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
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EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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