Google Cloud Will Shut Down Blockchain Node Services
The company will discontinue its managed blockchain infrastructure by December 15, 2026, shifting support to Quicknode.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Data Centers
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Google Cloud has announced the scheduled termination of its Blockchain Node Engine and Blockchain RPC services. These offerings, which supported Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana networks, will be fully decommissioned on December 15, 2026.
Why it matters
This transition marks a consolidation of managed blockchain infrastructure within the Google Cloud ecosystem, moving away from first-party hosting toward an integrated partnership model. It signals a shift in strategy for how large cloud providers handle specialized Web3 infrastructure requirements.
The shutdown affects the Blockchain Node Engine, which previously supported Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana, as well as the Blockchain RPC service for Ethereum Mainnet and Holesky. New node and endpoint creation was halted on June 15, 2026.
The players
Google Cloud
A division of Alphabet providing enterprise-grade cloud computing services, including storage, machine learning, and infrastructure management.
Quicknode
A blockchain infrastructure company that offers API access and node hosting services to developers for building decentralized applications.
The details
Google Cloud is offboarding customers from its managed infrastructure by requiring them to manually delete dedicated nodes and update RPC URLs to alternative providers. The company has designated Quicknode, a platform that provides access to blockchain nodes and data streams, as its recommended replacement. Customers can transition by provisioning new infrastructure through the Google Cloud Marketplace, which now features Quicknode listings with associated incentives.
Timeline
June 15, 2026: Google disabled new node creation and RPC provisioning.
December 15, 2026: Final shutdown of all remaining nodes and RPC services occurs.
The Tech Race
This move shifts the delivery of specialized blockchain tools to the Google Cloud Marketplace, a primary distribution channel for third-party software. It follows a broader industry trend where major cloud providers pivot from maintaining proprietary niche infrastructure to acting as curated platforms.
Existing users must transition their infrastructure to a new provider before December 15, 2026, to avoid service interruption. Current workloads must be validated on replacement infrastructure by updating RPC URLs to point toward new endpoints.
The takeaway
The move underscores the industry shift toward specialized third-party providers for blockchain node management. Customers should prioritize migrating workloads from Google Cloud's native services well before the December 15, 2026 deadline.
What happens next
Google Cloud will automatically delete all remaining RPC endpoints on December 15, 2026, though customers must perform manual deletion for their dedicated nodes before that date.
Further reading
For broader trends in cloud infrastructure and hosting, explore our coverage of Data Centers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto Briefing.
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