Unlocking the Power of Decentralized RPC: Fito Benitez on dRPC’s Game-Changing Infrastructure by

Published on: May 12, 2025

In this interview, we’re joined by Fito Benitez, the Head of Marketing at dRPC, a decentralized RPC service that’s changing how developers interact with blockchain networks. Fito takes us through the innovative ways dRPC enhances the reliability and performance of RPC services, how its tiered pricing model supports developers at every stage, and the role of its Dshackle library in ensuring network resilience. From seamless multi-chain support to flexible cost management, dRPC is leading the way in building robust infrastructure for the Web3 world. Let’s dive into his insights.

How does dRPC’s decentralised network enhance the reliability and performance of RPC services compared to traditional centralised providers?

Think of dRPC as a mesh of RPC nodes scattered across the globe, rather than one giant server in a single data centre. Traditional providers often rely on centralised infrastructure—fast when you’re close, but if your users are halfway across the world (say, in Southeast Asia while your nodes are in the US), performance can take a hit. dRPC solves this by routing traffic to the nearest and healthiest node in the network, drastically reducing latency and improving reliability wherever your users are.

But it goes deeper than just location. This global mesh is powered by a marketplace of independent node providers, each competing to deliver the best quality service. Since traffic—and revenue—is distributed based on node performance, there’s a natural incentive for providers to optimise uptime, reduce latency, and lower costs. So as a developer, you benefit from both geographic proximity and market-driven performance, giving your dApp a much smoother, more resilient user experience.

Can you explain the differences between dRPC’s free and paid tiers, particularly regarding access to public nodes and additional features?

dRPC’s pricing is structured into three clear tiers: Free, Growth, and Enterprise, each tailored to different stages of a project.

• Free Tier: Perfect for prototyping, testing, or small projects. You get access to all supported chains via public nodes, with a 250 RPS (requests per second) limit. There are no usage limits, and general support is included. Great if you want to try things out with zero cost or commitments.
  
• Growth Tier: At $6 per ~1 million requests, you unlock high-performance nodes, an AI-driven load balancer, and a significantly higher 5,000 RPS cap. Also, you get access to features like front-running protection, crypto payments, advanced analytics, debug & trace API, and team access. It’s designed for scaling dApps that need speed, stability, and deeper insights.
  
• Enterprise Tier: This one is all about customisation and scale. For teams doing 300M+ requests/month, you get personalised pricing, volume discounts, support for adding new chains on request, unlimited RPS, and a formal SLA (Service Level Agreement). Ideal for protocols and platforms with serious infrastructure needs.
  

Each tier runs on a pay-as-you-go model, so you’re only charged based on usage—no surprise overages or hidden fees. It’s a flexible, transparent way to scale your Web3 infrastructure as your project grows

What role does the Dshackle library play in dRPC’s infrastructure, and how does it contribute to network resilience?

Dshackle is a critical component of dRPC’s infrastructure, acting as a smart load balancer and proxy that ensures efficient and reliable routing of JSON-RPC requests across a decentralised network of nodes. Each data provider within the dRPC ecosystem runs its own instance of Dshackle, which manages multiple backend nodes and routes requests based on various factors such as node location, synchronisation status, and supported RPC methods. 

When a user submits a request to dRPC, it first passes through Dproxy, the central gateway proxy. Dproxy evaluates metrics like provider performance and capacity to select the most suitable data provider. The request is then forwarded to the main Dshackle instance, which further routes it to the chosen provider’s Dshackle. This layered approach ensures that requests are handled by the most appropriate nodes, enhancing both performance and reliability. ​

Dshackle’s intelligent routing capabilities contribute significantly to network resilience. For instance, when broadcasting transactions, Dshackle can send them to all available nodes to ensure timely inclusion in the blockchain. For data retrieval, it selects nodes that are fully synchronized to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. This dynamic routing ensures that even if some nodes are lagging or experiencing issues, the network as a whole remains robust and responsive. ​

By leveraging Dshackle, dRPC provides a flexible and resilient infrastructure that can adapt to varying network conditions and workloads, ensuring a reliable experience for developers and users alike.

How does dRPC’s pay-as-you-go pricing model benefit developers and businesses in managing their Web3 infrastructure costs?

No one wants to commit to huge infra bills up front—especially in Web3, where usage can spike unexpectedly. dRPC’s pay-as-you-go model means you only pay for what you use. It’s predictable, transparent, and scales with your needs.

Whether you’re a solo dev pushing a side project or a protocol handling thousands of requests per second, you can control costs and avoid overpaying for unused capacity. That’s a win in any market.

In what ways does dRPC’s support for over 90 chains and 168 networks facilitate multi-chain development for Web3 projects?

Web3 isn’t a one-chain world anymore—devs need to build across multiple ecosystems: Ethereum, L2s, Solana, Cosmos chains, you name it. dRPC makes that easier by supporting over 90 chains and 168 networks, all accessible through a unified API and dashboard. So instead of juggling multiple RPC providers, rate limits, and configs, you can focus on building, testing, and scaling—all in one place.

But it’s not just about convenience for developers. By integrating smaller and emerging chains into its network, dRPC also brings much-needed visibility and reliable infrastructure to those ecosystems. This helps newer chains grow, attract devs, and deliver a better experience to their users. It’s a win-win: builders get easy multi-chain support, and smaller chains get a reliable on-ramp to adoption.