Cherry Servers Joins as a Sponsor, Enabling a 3-Week Free Trial of Dedicated Solana RPC Nodes in the ERPC Startup Program
Cherry Servers Joins as a Sponsor, Enabling a 3-Week Free Trial of Dedicated Solana RPC Nodes in the ERPC Startup Program
ELSOUL LABO B.V. (Headquarters: Amsterdam, The Netherlands; CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki) provides the Solana Enhanced RPC service “ERPC,” supported by over 300 edge servers worldwide. We are pleased to announce that Cherry Servers, our global data center partner, has joined the ERPC Startup Program as a sponsor. As a result, projects can now enjoy a 3-week free trial of our highly demanded Dedicated Solana RPC Nodes.
What Is the ERPC Startup Program?
“ERPC” (Solana Enhanced RPC) is a global proxy service that automatically selects the nearest edge server to deliver low-latency, stable connections. With over 300 locations around the globe, it enables fast and seamless access to Solana dApps, ensuring high performance anywhere in the world.
For many Web3 and Solana projects, performing production-scale testing on the real Solana network comes with significant infrastructure costs. To lower these barriers and accelerate crypto adoption, we have been offering 3 months of free access through the ERPC Startup Program.
How Cherry Servers’ Sponsorship Strengthens the Program
With Cherry Servers now sponsoring the program, in addition to the existing free ERPC resources, participants can take advantage of a 3-week trial of Dedicated Solana RPC Nodes—one of our most popular offerings. Many DeFi projects require dedicated RPC setups or specialized network configurations to handle large-scale, globally distributed transactions. This sponsorship lowers the financial and operational barriers that previously stood in the way of such setups.
About Cherry Servers
Cherry Servers is a trusted global data center partner known for delivering high-performance, high-quality bare-metal servers. Their team works closely with customers to tailor server configurations that best meet each project’s unique requirements. By joining the ERPC Startup Program as a sponsor, Cherry Servers helps startups access near-production-level testing and development at reduced cost.
Details of the 3-Month Free Access
Once approved, projects in the ERPC Startup Program will receive the following resources for 3 months at no charge:
- ERPC Pro Plan
- gRPC Connections (3 IP addresses)
- Dedicated Standard RPC (3-week trial / Powered by Cherry Servers)
Altogether, these resources are valued at approximately €5,000, allowing teams to test and validate their Solana dApps in a near-production environment.
Eligibility Requirements
To join the ERPC Startup Program, projects must meet the following criteria (or provide justification for any exceptions):
- Developing a software-based product or service on Solana
- Company established within the last 5 years
- Funding between €50,000 and €5,000,000 (including self-funding)
- Valid website and valid email address
- Team member(s) with a LinkedIn account
- Participation in the Validators DAO official Discord and completion of account verification
- (Bonus) Affiliation with a recognized accelerator or VC program
- (Bonus) Company email domain matching the company’s website domain
How to Apply and Onboard
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Submit the Application Form
Please fill out and submit the online application form.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/xmQg36qPMvuKKAWj9 -
Review and Evaluation
Our team will review your project and eligibility. We may reach out via email or Discord to request additional details if needed. -
Onboarding
Once your application is approved, we’ll provide setup instructions for the ERPC Pro Plan and related services. You’ll have 3 months of free access (with a 3-week trial for Dedicated RPC Nodes). -
Development and Testing
You can conduct high-load tests and optimizations on our globally distributed infrastructure, simulating real-world usage scenarios.
Background of the Program
Many Web3 and Solana projects seek to test their solutions under near-production conditions. However, operating RPC nodes that can handle high-frequency transactions reliably often incurs substantial server and network costs.
ELSOUL LABO has tackled these challenges by creating ERPC, leveraging a network of 300+ globally distributed edge servers to provide low latency and high availability. With Cherry Servers’ sponsorship, more startups can now access dedicated nodes and robust infrastructure at minimal cost, fostering further growth of the Solana ecosystem.
Try ERPC with a Free Trial
All ERPC plans include a free trial. If you’re unsure which plan best suits your needs, please join our Validators DAO Official Discord for support—from plan selection to technical guidance.
Future Outlook
ELSOUL LABO B.V. continues to collaborate with various Solana projects and communities to build a sustainable and resilient Web3 ecosystem. Through the ERPC Startup Program, we aim to support the next wave of groundbreaking Solana dApps.
We also remain committed to developing and providing solutions such as Validators Solutions and the Solana validator tool SLV, helping more users securely and efficiently participate in the Solana network. We will keep advancing efforts to drive greater crypto mass adoption.
References
- ELSOUL LABO B.V. Official Website
https://labo.elsoul.nl/ - Solana Enhanced RPC “ERPC”
https://erpc.global/ - Tuned Bare-Metal for Solana
https://erpc.global/en/tuned-bare-metal - Validators Solutions (Validator Operations)
https://validators.solutions/ - SLV - The Tool for Solana Devs
https://slv.dev/ - Validators DAO Official Discord
https://discord.gg/C7ZQSrCkYR
