Polygon partners with Fleek to adopt Web3 cloud infrastructure

Polygon Labs has partnered with Fleek, an on-chain cloud computing platform, to support some of Polygon’s most important open source projects.

The goal of this collaboration is to adapt Fleek’s on-chain cloud infrastructure to meet the needs of developers using Polygon’s Composite Developer’s Kit (CDK).

Fleek is set to revolutionize cloud services within the blockchain sector with its first public testnet launch. This includes the introduction of Content Delivery Network (CDN) and JavaScript runtime services through pioneering Edge Functions. This development marks a notable shift toward more efficient and performance-oriented web services in the blockchain environment.

Harrison Hines, CEO of Fleek, highlights the potential to improve the infrastructure for blockchain developers.

“Our goal is to develop web services that not only benefit from decentralization and self-sovereignty, but also excel in performance, cost-effectiveness, and developer experience,” Hines added.

The collaboration is timely as traditional blockchain solutions often lack performance when providing traditional web services. Fleek’s approach leverages decentralization for improved security and operational performance. Initial testing has been promising, with Fleek demonstrating significant performance advantages over existing cloud platforms such as AWS and Vercel.

For example, in our edge capabilities test, Fleek recorded a Time to First Byte (TTFB) of 37.02 milliseconds. This is much faster than AWS Lambda’s 274.22 milliseconds and Vercel Serverless’s 103.09 milliseconds. These results highlight Fleek’s ability to provide more efficient web solutions.

“By incorporating Fleek’s innovative solutions, we are enhancing the flexibility and versatility of the Polygon network, which is critical to the continued development of the blockchain ecosystem,” said Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon Labs.

Already used by popular projects such as IDEX and Immutable, Polygon CDK is essential for developers looking to launch new L2 chains on Ethereum. Traditional reliance on enterprise cloud infrastructure like AWS was expensive and fraught with issues like censorship and security vulnerabilities. Fleek’s new model promises a decentralized, low-cost, secure alternative that could significantly disrupt traditional cloud services.

Additionally, Fleek’s model for algorithmically operating a global network of web infrastructure reduces typical cloud operating costs by minimizing the human-related costs typically incurred. 75-80% of total cost. This algorithmic management not only reduces costs, but also reduces the time developers spend on routine maintenance and DevOps tasks, further strengthening the appeal of the Fleek platform.

The shift to decentralized, algorithm-based cloud networks may reflect the success seen in models such as Uber and Airbnb, which have transformed their respective industries by distributing supply and optimizing operations through technology.

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