Question 1

What is NodeCore?

Accepted Answer

NodeCore is a high-performance, self-hosted RPC load-balancer that intelligently distributes requests across multiple blockchain providers or nodes, optimising for latency, error rate, and cost.

Question 2

Who is NodeCore for?

Accepted Answer

For blockchain infrastructure and DevOps teams that manage their own nodes or combine multiple RPC providers — and need performance, reliability, and control without vendor lock-in.

Question 3

How does it improve cost and performance?

Accepted Answer

NodeCore scores each upstream by live latency, error rate, and pricing. It routes each request to the optimal provider — and uses caching to cut both costs and long-tail latency.

Question 4

How is NodeCore different from NodeCloud?

Accepted Answer

NodeCloud is dRPC's fully managed RPC service, ideal for teams that want speed and simplicity without the hosting overhead. NodeCore, on the other hand, is open-source and self-hosted, built for organisations that need full customisation, compliance, and control.
For a full breakdown, please read our guide: Choosing the Right RPC Stack

Question 5

Can I migrate to NodeCore later?

Accepted Answer

Yes — many teams start with NodeCloud to get running quickly, then migrate to NodeCore once they require more control or custom infrastructure. Migration is supported through compatible tooling and a straightforward setup process. This ensures teams can scale without lock-in.

Question 6

What does self-hosted mean for RPC?

Accepted Answer

Self-hosted RPC means you deploy NodeCore inside your own infrastructure instead of relying on a centralised provider. This gives you complete ownership of your setup, data, and security policies. It also removes the risks of vendor lock-in or third-party outages.

Question 7

How much does NodeCore cost?

Accepted Answer

NodeCore itself is free and open source, so there are no licensing fees. The only costs are your own infrastructure expenses, such as cloud or on-prem servers. This gives you predictable pricing without hidden fees or forced tier upgrades.

Question 8

Is NodeCore really open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes — NodeCore is fully open source and available for anyone to use, audit, or extend. Blockchain teams can build on top of it, adapt it for unique needs, or keep it as-is for production workloads. This openness guarantees transparency and freedom compared to proprietary stacks.

Feature	NodeCore	NodeCloud
Hosting	Self-hosted	Hosted by dRPC
Customizability	Full	Limited
Management	You	dRPC
Observability	Bring your own or NodeCraft	Built-In
Use Case	Full Control	Fast Boot / Instant Setup
Cost	Free	Pay-As-You-Go

NodeCore — Open Source RPC. Total Control. Real Performance.