POKT Network, a platform centered on a Universal RPC Base Layer, has launched three new Gateways: Developer DAO, Porters, and Chainstack, to broaden the reach of its decentralized infrastructure. These Gateways pave the way for more developers to access read/write capabilities across 60+ blockchains by utilizing POKT Network's innovative architecture.

The introduction of these new Gateways is a strategic move by POKT Network to enhance API access to various open data sources on the internet. Each Gateway acts as an independent entry point to the POKT Network, amplifying data accessibility and network efficiency. Leveraging the universal RPC base layer infrastructure, these Gateways relieve the burden of managing underlying infrastructure, enabling entities like Developer DAO, Porters, and Chainstack to operate as standalone RPC businesses.

By implementing a business model centered on decentralized collaboration, POKT Network aims to distribute benefits across a wide range of participants rather than concentrating them within a single entity. This unique approach emphasizes vertical integration through a decentralized network, offering advantages such as increased demand for core services and reduced time-to-market for Gateways. This innovative model empowers businesses of all types to sell infrastructure access using blockchain protocols as a central coordinating mechanism.

The launch of these Gateways is a significant stride in fulfilling POKT Network's mission to provide developers and enterprises with reliable, cost-effective data solutions. Dermot O'Riordan, Director at the POKT Network Foundation, acknowledges the impact of these Gateways on expanding access to decentralized infrastructure and unlocking opportunities for enhanced user experiences in applications.

With a strong foundation in decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), POKT Network has maintained a resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient network since 2017. The network boasts outstanding uptime, low latency across multiple blockchains, and a substantial node presence globally at a competitive cost per API request. Originally commencing with a single Gateway, POKT Network's transition to six Gateways in a short span marks a strategic scaling of their Gateway strategy, demonstrating the network's growth trajectory and adaptability.

The launch of Developer DAO, Porters, and Chainstack Gateways showcases POKT Network's commitment to fortifying decentralized infrastructure and promoting a collaborative environment in the AI landscape. The broader ecosystem stimulated by these Gateways fosters innovation, empowers developers, and positions POKT Network as a catalyst for the machine-to-machine (m2m) evolution.

In anticipation of POKT Network's Shannon Upgrade set for release in the summer of 2024, further advancements in RPC provision and project integration are expected. The upgrade aims to eliminate current limitations by facilitating permissionless gateway creation, streamlining data access across blockchains and AI applications, and emphasizing cooperation over competition. This pivotal enhancement marks a significant step in decentralized data infrastructure, fostering innovation and expanding supported use cases.