SubQuery Network, a Web3 infrastructure provider, has announced the launch of two new decentralized Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) for the Polkadot and Kusama networks, according to a June 11 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

These RPCs, the first decentralized ones on Substrate-based networks, will be operated by over 30 independent Node Operators. This will enable developers to build blockchain projects with efficient data access from multiple sources.

RPCs are vital for communication between blockchain nodes and external entities, facilitating data retrieval, smart contract interactions, and transaction submissions. The decentralized RPCs will allow decentralized applications (dApps) to operate without relying on centralized middleware, ensuring secure and efficient Web3 communication. These features also support operational transparency, which is critical for the success of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs).

James Bayly, SubQuery’s COO, expressed enthusiasm about the deployment of these RPCs. He emphasized that their node operators, experienced in running RPCs and nodes in various ecosystems, are well-equipped to support Polkadot developers. He stated:

"Our node operators are already running RPCs and other nodes in multiple ecosystems, and, having emerged from the Polkadot ecosystem, we’re ideally placed to support Polkadot developers with their infrastructure."

Initially launched in the Polkadot ecosystem as an indexer to connect multi-chain architectures, SubQuery has evolved into a leading Web3 data indexer. It now supports hundreds of networks, providing Web3 infrastructure for about 200 globally distributed networks of decentralized indexers and RPC providers, enabling dApps to access blockchain data without centralized control points.

SubQuery's technology has been adopted by major crypto organizations, such as the OKX exchange, which integrated it with its Layer 2 testnet in February.