ERPC Startup Program for Solana dApps Renewed — Access the Fastest Real-Time Data Stream Shredstream
ERPC Startup Program for Solana dApps Renewed — Access the Fastest Real-Time Data Stream Shredstream
ELSOUL LABO B.V. (Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands; CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki) and Validators DAO provide the Enhanced Solana RPC “ERPC,” powered by more than 300 edge servers worldwide. We have renewed the highly requested “ERPC Startup Program” to align with the latest needs.
For startups seeking to advance Solana dApp development and validation under more production-like conditions, we are newly offering access to Shredstream, the fastest real-time data stream.
Background of the Renewal
ERPC is a Solana RPC service that automatically selects the nearest server upon access to deliver low latency and stable connectivity.
From anywhere in the world, you can reach the Solana network quickly and draw out the high performance required by Solana dApps.
In the previous ERPC Startup Program, a paid plan using the Jupiter Self-hosted API was included, but Jupiter recently announced the official end of this offering.
In response, more users are trying Shredstream as a migration path.
Shredstream is attracting attention as the fastest real-time stream because it allows access to earlier stage data compared to Geyser gRPC.
Geyser gRPC, on the other hand, excels in data reliability and breadth of retrieval. For projects where real-time performance matters, using both streams appropriately can deliver a faster and smoother user experience.
Provisioning multiple lines and dedicated environments all at once from the early development stage can be a significant burden for many startups, but we want to support development that leverages Solana’s hallmark speed.
We have updated this program to further accelerate the innovation that projects taking on Solana will create.
ERPC Startup Program
Approved projects can use the following for three months at no cost. The dedicated RPC node is provided as a trial period.
- ERPC Pro Plan
- Geyser gRPC connections (3 IP addresses)
- Direct Shreds connections (3 IP addresses)
- Dedicated Standard RPC (3-week trial)
These resources amount to approximately €5,000 in value and enable development and validation of Solana dApps under conditions close to realistic production scale.
Participation Requirements
The following requirements are the general rule. Please contact us if you have special circumstances.
- You are developing a software-based service or product on Solana
- Founded within the last five years
- Funding between €50,000 and €5,000,000 including self-funding or external funding
- A valid website and a valid email address
- A LinkedIn account held by the contact person or team
- Joined the Validators DAO Official Discord and completed account verification
- Bonus: Affiliation with a recognized accelerator or VC program
- Bonus: Application email domain matches your company domain
From Application to Getting Started
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Submit the application form
Enter the required information in the online form and submit.
Application form: https://forms.gle/xmQg36qPMvuKKAWj9 -
Review and evaluation
We will review your submission against the requirements. If additional information is needed, we will contact you by email or Discord. -
Onboarding
Once approved, we will provide setup instructions for the ERPC Pro Plan and more. You can use the services free of charge for three months. The dedicated RPC node has a three-week trial period. -
Development and validation
Use our globally distributed infrastructure to run high-load tests and optimizations.
We have already received many applications and are guiding those awaiting review and approval in order. Thank you for your patience.
Free Trial and Shared Endpoint Policy Update
We expect almost no impact on latency and other factors for shared endpoints. In addition to the fact that the use case is at the development stage, we do not anticipate abusive use, and our infrastructure scale can absorb the addition of a small number of projects. If any inappropriate use is identified, we will contact the party individually and respond.
At the same time, we have observed some abuse of free trials and cyclical use through multiple accounts that can affect paid users.
Based on the reality that one day is sufficient for side by side evaluation, we have shortened the free trial period to one day. For shared endpoints, we will secure ample connection capacity while setting clear limits and continue to provide a faster, more stable, and more comfortable environment.
We continue daily research and development to improve the platform and will reflect improvements promptly.
By developing and providing a lineup of fast and reliable products including Shredstream and Geyser gRPC, we will continue to underpin innovation on Solana.
We welcome applications from startup projects taking on challenges with Solana. We would be honored to help your project succeed.
Online application form: https://forms.gle/xmQg36qPMvuKKAWj9
Looking Ahead
ELSOUL LABO B.V. and Validators DAO will work with projects and communities centered on Solana to realize a sustainable and robust Web3 ecosystem.
We will continue to develop and provide the Solana validator operations tool SLV so that more users can utilize the Solana network with confidence.
- Enhanced Solana RPC “ERPC”
https://erpc.global/en - SLV - The Tool for Solana Devs
https://slv.dev/en - Validators DAO Official Discord
https://discord.gg/C7ZQSrCkYR
Problems ERPC Solves
- Transaction failures and latency fluctuations common in general RPC environments
- Performance limitations imposed by many infrastructure providers
- The large impact network distance has on communication quality
- The difficulty small projects face in accessing high quality infrastructure
