FastNode

FastNode is a multi-chain RPC infrastructure provider founded in 2022 that gives developers and decentralized applications direct, dedicated access to blockchain nodes across more than 70 protocols. The platform positions itself as a reliability-focused alternative to shared public RPC endpoints, which can suffer rate limiting, downtime, and network congestion during peak usage.

What FastNode Does

FastNode provides hosted RPC node access as a managed service, eliminating the operational burden of running and maintaining full nodes. Developers connect to blockchain networks through FastNode-managed endpoints rather than setting up their own validator or archive infrastructure. The service supports multiple API protocols — JSON-RPC, WebSocket, and gRPC/Yellowstone — giving teams the ability to query on-chain data, submit transactions, and stream real-time events depending on their application's needs.

The gRPC/Yellowstone endpoint type is of particular relevance to Solana developers. Yellowstone is a Solana-specific gRPC streaming interface that enables high-throughput, low-latency access to account updates and transaction data, making it well-suited for trading bots, MEV applications, and real-time monitoring tools.

Supported Networks

FastNode lists support for 70 of the 610 protocols tracked by CompareNodes, covering 72 mainnets and 28 testnets. Confirmed supported networks include Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, ZKsync, Tron, Aptos, Base, Cronos, Cosmos Hub, Polkadot, and Sui, among others. Both public and private endpoint configurations are available.

Features and Pricing

Key service features cited across third-party directories include:

• Dedicated node access with custom SLA options for teams requiring uptime guarantees
• Multiple API types: JSON-RPC, WebSocket, and gRPC (Yellowstone for Solana)
• Public and private endpoints depending on security and isolation requirements
• Free tier available alongside paid plans
• Payment flexibility: both fiat and cryptocurrency payment options accepted

User reviews on SourceForge (5 reviews, 5.0/5 rating) highlight fast deployment turnaround, responsive customer support, and competitive pricing, with one reviewer noting endpoints were delivered within four hours of signup. Minor criticisms include a user interface that some developers find less intuitive than more established providers.

Team and Background

FastNode is a small operation, with approximately four employees according to CompareNodes. The company was founded in 2022. Independent directories offer conflicting information on its registered headquarters, with some sources listing Sweden and others listing Dubai, and no authoritative confirmation is available from primary sources.

Fit in the Solana Ecosystem

FastNode sits within the growing market of third-party RPC providers that make Solana more accessible to developers who do not want to self-host nodes. The inclusion of gRPC/Yellowstone support distinguishes FastNode from providers that offer only standard JSON-RPC access, as Yellowstone allows Solana dApps to receive streaming account and transaction data without polling — a meaningful advantage for latency-sensitive use cases such as liquidation bots, HFT infrastructure, and real-time dashboards.

The provider competes in a crowded field that includes Helius, QuickNode, Chainstack, dRPC, and others. FastNode's positioning emphasizes dedicated infrastructure and custom SLA options at competitive price points, targeting development teams and smaller businesses that need reliability beyond what free public endpoints provide.