As global adoption of the Hedera network continues to grow, so too does the demand for Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers such as Arkhia - offering comprehensive tooling and highly resilient infrastructure that empowers Web3 developers to build fast, scalable applications. With over three years of experience in the Hedera ecosystem, Arkhia has built a robust platform that serves as a trusted partner for enterprises and developers alike that require high-performance, dedicated support, and enterprise-level reliability.

Arkhia's mission centers on delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure to empower developers building on Hedera, recognizing that when builders have access to reliable tools and infrastructure, the entire network ecosystem benefits and grows stronger. This developer-focused approach has led to Arkhia's inclusion as a Hedera RPC and infrastructure suite on Google Cloud Marketplace, providing developers with access to vetted enterprise solutions through one of the world's most recognized technology platforms.

Serving over 1500 users ranging from individual developers to major platforms such as blockchain analytics platform DappRadar, Elliptic and cross-chain bridge solution Hashport, Arkhia has demonstrated measurable impact on the Hedera ecosystem's growth and stability. By solving critical infrastructure bottlenecks and providing developers with the tools they need to focus on innovation rather than maintenance, Arkhia has become a catalyst for enabling the next generation of decentralized applications to reach their full potential.

Navigating Hedera's Infrastructure Landscape

As the Hedera network has matured and attracted an increasing number of decentralized applications and users, developers face important infrastructure decisions that directly impact their applications' performance and scalability. When connecting to the Hedera network, developers traditionally have two primary options: building and maintaining their own private Mirror Node infrastructure, or utilizing the public Mirror Node REST APIs. Each approach presents distinct trade-offs between control, resources, and operational complexity that development teams must carefully consider based on their specific requirements and growth trajectories.

The first option of running a private Mirror Node offers developers complete control over their infrastructure and eliminates concerns about shared resources, but requires significant technical expertise, ongoing maintenance, and dedicated resources. For most - particularly those in early stages or with limited infrastructure experience - this approach can divert valuable time and resources away from core application development. Conversely, the public Mirror Node REST APIs provide accessible starting points that have served the ecosystem well during Hedera's growth phases, offering developers immediate access to network data without infrastructure overhead.

However, as applications scale and user bases grow, the shared nature of public infrastructure can present challenges for production environments that require consistent, high-volume data access and predictable performance characteristics. Development teams building mission-critical applications often find themselves needing guaranteed bandwidth, dedicated resources, and enhanced reliability that goes beyond what shared infrastructure can provide.

This gap between the accessible public option and the resource-intensive private option has created an opportunity for specialized infrastructure providers to bridge this divide with enterprise-grade solutions tailored specifically for the Hedera ecosystem.

Arkhia's Comprehensive Solution

Rather than forcing developers to choose between shared public resources or the complexity of maintaining private infrastructure, Arkhia offers scalable RPC pools with dedicated traffic lanes that scale dynamically with client needs for production applications. This approach ensures consistent data availability and performance without the operational overhead, allowing development teams to access enterprise-level infrastructure while focusing their resources on application development and innovation.

The platform's comprehensive developer toolkit enhances the infrastructure foundation with specialized tools and services designed specifically for Hedera development workflows.

• Streaming (aka Watchtower) serves as middleware that simplifies real-time streaming through browser-friendly websockets, particularly for applications leveraging the Hedera Consensus Service.

• WorkBench provides developers with insights into data formatting, API schemas, and return payloads across the Hedera ecosystem.

• AutoScale automatically handles traffic spikes by allowing applications to exceed plan limits with transparent overage billing.
  

• The Hedera API Suite delivers APIs and developer tools that enables developers to more seamlessly navigate the Hedera ecosystem, including simplified network query tools, comprehensive documentation, and in-depth usage analytics:

  • REST API

  • (Dedicated) JSON-RPC

  • GRPC

  • Subgraph

Arkhia's solution extends beyond infrastructure provisioning to include dedicated customer support and enterprise-grade service levels that reflect the company's focus on the Hedera ecosystem. With 24/7 support channels for Growth tier clients and above, developers gain access to Hedera-specific expertise and rapid response times.

The platform's presence on the Google Cloud Marketplace further validates its enterprise readiness while providing seamless integration pathways for organizations already operating within Google's cloud ecosystem. This combination of robust infrastructure, specialized tooling, and dedicated support creates a comprehensive solution that enables developers to build scalable, reliable applications on Hedera without infrastructure constraints limiting their growth potential.

Real-World Impact & Client Success

Arkhia's infrastructure solutions have delivered measurable improvements for major platforms operating within the Hedera ecosystem and beyond, demonstrating the tangible benefits of dedicated infrastructure.

DappRadar, a leading blockchain analytics platform that provides comprehensive ecosystem overviews and deep-dive analysis into tokens, projects, and dApp metrics, leverages Arkhia's Mirror Node REST API to more effectively query smart contracts and aggregate network data. This improved data efficiency enables DappRadar to deliver more comprehensive analytics on dApp TVL, active wallets, and transaction volumes while maintaining the performance standards required for their data-intensive platform.

Hashport, Hedera's cross-chain interoperability solution that utilizes the Hedera Consensus Service to verify cross-chain transactions, has experienced significant operational improvements through Arkhia's comprehensive toolkit. By implementing multiple tools within the Arkhia suite, Hashport has achieved more consistent uptime for their critical bridge infrastructure while simultaneously experiencing a notable decrease in support tickets. This combination of improved reliability and reduced operational friction demonstrates how specialized infrastructure can enhance the performance of mission-critical applications that require seamless cross-chain functionality.

The broader impact of Arkhia's solutions extends across the Hedera ecosystem, with over 1,500 users ranging from individual developers to enterprise clients benefiting from battle-tested APIs that have successfully processed billions of requests. Client applications utilizing Arkhia's dedicated infrastructure have achieved up to 1000+ transactions per second capabilities, enabling them to support larger user bases and more complex use cases than would be possible with shared infrastructure.

These performance improvements have contributed to enhanced application uptime across the network, further positioning Hedera as a network-of-choice for development teams seeking reliable, scalable infrastructure for their Web3 applications.

Future Vision & Ecosystem Growth

Arkhia's immediate roadmap focuses on expanding its presence within the Google Cloud Marketplace by enhancing its feature set and broadening its appeal to a wider developer audience. The company aims to leverage the expertise gained through its Google Cloud partnership to further establish itself as a leading enterprise infrastructure provider within the Hedera ecosystem, reflecting its commitment to meet the evolving needs of scaling development teams.

The company's growth trajectory is fundamentally tied to the demands emerging from the Hedera developer community. As builders require faster data access, more comprehensive APIs, and increasingly tailored infrastructure features, Arkhia is positioned to evolve its platform accordingly. This demand-driven approach ensures that development priorities remain aligned with the real-world needs of teams building on Hedera.

Central to Arkhia's vision is fostering collaboration and partnerships throughout the Hedera ecosystem, recognizing that infrastructure providers play a crucial role in making the network accessible to developers with innovative ideas. By maintaining open dialogue with builders across all experience levels, Arkhia aims to continue contributing to an environment where any team can access the enterprise-grade infrastructure necessary to achieve sustainable success on Hedera.