Google Cloud announced that it is becoming Solana validator, while also revealing other products and services it is integrating for the blockchain network.
According to a November 3 tweet, the cloud service provider said it will be running a blockchain-producing Solana validator that will enable it to participate and validate on the blockchain network.
Recently, Germany-based Hetzner kicked out nearly a thousand Solana validators, citing violations of its policies. However, co-founder Anatoly Yakavenko was adamant that a new validator would help maintain the network’s uptime, adding that there would be no further interruptions before the end of the year.
Google Cloud announces other Solana products
Meanwhile, Google Cloud revealed that it will be working with Solana to bring the blockchain node engine to the Solana chain by 2023. The firm said the move will make it easier for anyone to launch a dedicated Solana node in the cloud.
Blockchain Node Engine is a node hosting service that is famous among Ethereum developers for its use. By integrating Solana, Google will make the network more easily accessible to a wider audience.
Google Cloud also said it would index Solana data to allow access to historical data for the Solana developer ecosystem.
Google recently revealed its intention to start supporting crypto payments for its cloud services.
Following this news, Solana’s SOL token gained about 15%, bringing its value closer to $40. As of press time, it was trading at $37.09, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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