Shared endpoints throttle you when traffic spikes. Get a private Dedicated Optimism RPC Node with dedicated CPU, RAM, and NVMe, ensuring stable reads and consistent sends.
A Dedicated Optimism RPC Node service with managed and unmanaged options, DDoS protection, global Tier III locations, and free 24/7 technical support.
We guarantee these dedicated specifications (or better) to ensure optimal node performance and stability.
| Node Type | Dedicated Hardware (Storage / RAM) |
|---|---|
| Full Node | 4 Cores / 8 Cores - 16 GB / 32 GB - 1 TB SSD / 2 TB NVMe - 100 Mbps |
| Validator Node | 4 Cores / 8 Cores - 16 GB / 32 GB - 1 TB SSD / 2 TB NVMe - 100 Mbps |
| Archive Node | 8 Cores / 16 Cores - 32 GB / 64 GB - 14 TB SSD / 16 TB NVMe - 1 Gbps |
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Optimism RPC latency often becomes storage-bound. Use NVMe first, then add RAM for cache. OP Mainnet runs as two services: op-node and an execution client, such as op-geth.
Run on single-tenant bare metal with isolated CPU, RAM, and storage lanes. Shared neighbor load never touches your node. Plans include a 99.99% uptime SLA and 20+ global Tier III data centers, so availability and routing stay predictable.
Scale with hardware, not request quotas. Choose up to 128-core servers with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM upgrades as load grows. This gives your Optimism dedicated node cluster the compute headroom needed for burst concurrency and heavy eth_call traffic.
Optimism RPC performance is storage-led. NVMe reduces tail latency on state reads, log scans, and backfills. Start NVMe-first for hot state, then expand with SSD tiers as history grows and your workload shifts toward deeper queries.
OP Mainnet nodes run as a pair: op-node plus an execution client such as op-geth. This setup derives L2 blocks from L1 inputs and serves standard JSON-RPC to your apps. You get a clean layout that stays stable under production load.
Optimism depends on Ethereum L1 inputs. Your node needs an L1 execution RPC and an L1 Beacon endpoint to keep derivation healthy. We wire these correctly so you avoid head lag, stalled sync, and “RPC feels slow” issues that start upstream.
Pick full RPC for most apps and monitoring. Pick archive RPC for deep history, indexers, and long-range state queries. We size around your optimism node requirements and leave headroom, so growth does not force emergency migrations later.
Keep your optimism RPC private by default. Expose HTTP and WebSockets only to the apps that need them. This stabilizes subscriptions and reduces abuse. You get fewer dropped WS streams and fewer timeouts because you control access end-to-end.
Lock down your optimism RPC provider setup with practical controls. Use IP allowlists, firewall rules, and strict port exposure. Add a reverse proxy when you need method filtering or internal throttling. This keeps traffic clean and predictable at scale.
RPC endpoints attract floods and bot traffic. DDoS protection is included, and the service targets 99.99% uptime. Combine upstream filtering with allowlists and rules, so your node stays reachable even when public pools slow down or block requests.
Run high request volume without the network becoming your bottleneck. Choose strong 10Gbps or 25Gbps networking with metered or unmetered bandwidth options. Deploy in Tier III locations closer to users, then keep latency steady as traffic scales globally.
Pick your operating model. Go unmanaged if your team owns node ops and wants full control. Go fully managed when you want setup, hardening, monitoring, and incident response handled for you. You still get dedicated infrastructure and clear uptime expectations.
Procure infrastructure without payment friction. We accept crypto and 20+ payment methods for global teams. This helps you deploy fast across regions, handle procurement limits, and keep billing simple when you scale environments for testing, staging, and production.
Run latency-sensitive swaps, arbitrage, and liquidation logic on a private optimism RPC. Dedicated CPU and NVMe keep reads steady during volatility. You avoid shared endpoint throttling, reduce timeouts on bursts, and keep transaction submission consistent when blocks get busy.
Build pipelines that scan OP blocks, receipts, and logs without gaps. A private OP Mainnet RPC node with NVMe supports sustained backfills and large log ranges with fewer failures. This fits ETL, alerting, and analytics workloads that cannot pause when traffic spikes.
Power block explorers and search APIs that serve constant read traffic. Full RPC covers the latest chain queries, while archive RPC supports deeper history and heavier lookups. Use archive when you need long-range history and older state paths. Dedicated infrastructure keeps pages responsive during surges.
Support engineers who need deep transaction inspection, traces, and stateful calls. These workloads stress CPU, RAM cache, and disk IOPS. Archive builds handle deeper history, and optional legacy paths cover older state when required. Keep debug load isolated so production reads stay fast.
Serve balances, nonce checks, token lists, and transaction status from private infrastructure. An optimism RPC provider on dedicated hardware reduces random timeouts and stabilizes response behavior. Use WebSockets for live updates, then lock access to protect core endpoints and reduce abuse.
Reduce latency by placing read RPC close to users. Run a primary node and regional read replicas for scale. With 20+ Tier III locations and 10Gbps or 25Gbps options, you can keep routing stable and deliver faster reads across regions as traffic grows.
Meet optimism node requirements with the correct OP stack layout. OP Mainnet uses op-node plus an execution client, and it depends on L1 execution and Beacon inputs. As a Dedicated Optimism RPC Node Provider, RedSwitches deploys this cleanly for stable derivation and sync.
Build an Optimism dedicated node cluster when downtime costs you users. Use N+1 planning with separate read nodes and failover paths. You scale with cores and NVMe, not quotas, so high-QPS apps keep performing as concurrency rises. Back it with a 99.99% uptime SLA.
Keep endpoints private by default, then expose only what your app needs. Use allowlists and strict network rules, backed by DDoS protection, to reduce abuse and keep uptime steady. Root, KVM, and IPMI access help you recover fast when incidents hit.
| Features | RedSwitches Dedicated Nodes | Other Providers |
|---|---|---|
| BARE METAL OP STACK PERFORMANCE |
✅ 100% Dedicated Hardware |
❌ Shared VPS / Throttled |
| ARCHIVE STATE STORAGE |
✅ NVMe & IOPS Optimized |
⚠️ Slow HDD / Limited History |
| CUSTOM CLIENT STACK |
✅ OP-Node + Execution Client |
❌ Fixed API / No Root Access |
| NETWORK UPLINK |
10Gbps / 25Gbps Unmetered Available |
1Gbps / Capped Bandwidth |
| GLOBAL OP LOCATIONS |
20+ Regions Low Latency Peering |
Limited (US/EU Only) |
| DDoS PROTECTED RPC |
✅ Always On Protection |
⚠️ Paid Extra / None |
| SETUP FEE |
✅ Zero (Free Setup) |
❌ High Setup Costs |
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A Dedicated Optimism RPC Node is a private OP Mainnet node that serves your applications over JSON-RPC and WebSockets. You get single-tenant CPU, RAM, and storage, so your performance does not depend on a shared pool. You need it when reliability affects revenue, user trust, or operations. Typical buyers include wallets, exchanges, DeFi bots, indexers, explorers, analytics teams, and apps that run high-QPS reads or constant WebSocket subscriptions. [Image of Optimism RPC node interaction with dApps]
Public endpoints and shared plans protect themselves with rate limits, throttling, and aggressive traffic shaping. That is fine for testing. It breaks down in production when your traffic spikes, your indexer backfills, or your app suddenly gets featured. A dedicated optimism RPC scales with hardware. You add cores, RAM cache, and NVMe IOPS instead of fighting shared quotas. You also control access, so bots and random traffic do not consume capacity meant for your users.
Yes. We offer full RPC for most production workloads, archive RPC for deep history and heavy analytics, and an Optimism dedicated node cluster for teams that need higher availability and read scaling. Full RPC is the practical baseline for most apps. Archive becomes important when you need long-range state calls, deep history, or complex analytics workloads. Cluster designs are useful when you want replicas for regional reads, redundancy, and failover planning.
Full RPC needs strong CPU clocks, enough RAM to cache frequently used state, and NVMe for fast state reads. Archive RPC needs more of everything, especially storage, because history is large and keeps growing. We size around your optimism node requirements using three inputs: expected QPS, your heaviest RPC methods, and whether you run indexers or WebSocket subscriptions. We also leave headroom so you do not hit resource ceilings during growth or backfills. [Image of Optimism OP Stack node components]
Yes. Our Dedicated Optimism RPC Node Servers support standard HTTP JSON-RPC for reads and transaction submission. We also support WebSocket RPC for subscriptions and real-time event streams. WebSockets matter for trading systems, monitoring dashboards, bots, and apps that need live logs. If you want the endpoint private only, we can keep both HTTP and WebSockets restricted to your allowlisted IPs.
WebSockets fail in shared environments for boring reasons. Too many connections, noisy traffic, and rate shaping cause subscription drops. We keep WebSockets stable by giving you dedicated capacity and helping you control access. You can restrict who can connect, cap connection counts per client, and keep the endpoint private. When traffic rises, you scale the server or add read replicas, so subscriptions stay stable instead of fighting shared pool congestion.
OP Mainnet is a Layer 2, but it depends on Ethereum L1 to derive and verify the chain. You typically need an L1 execution RPC and an L1 Beacon endpoint. If those upstream inputs are weak, your OP node can lag or stall, and it looks like an OP RPC problem. We help you set the wiring correctly and validate upstream quality. This prevents head lag and sync instability that show up as random timeouts and stale reads. [Image of Optimism rollup architecture with L1 and L2 relationship]
Yes. As your optimism RPC provider, we can keep the endpoint private by default and expose it only to allowlisted IPs. You can also enforce strict firewall rules and open only the ports you need. If you run multiple internal services, you can place a reverse proxy in front for controlled exposure and internal policies. This keeps your RPC capacity reserved for your product, not for the public internet.
DDoS protection is included to keep your endpoint reachable during floods and bot traffic. We handle upstream filtering and network-level mitigation. You control host-level rules like firewall policies, allowlists, and port exposure. This split matters because no single layer is enough. Upstream filtering keeps the pipe clean, while your access controls ensure only trusted clients use the RPC you pay for.
All plans include a 99.99% uptime SLA for the underlying infrastructure. Application behavior can still be affected by upstream L1 inputs, software changes, or your own traffic patterns. If you choose managed service, we also handle day-to-day operations that reduce downtime risk, like monitoring, updates, and incident response.
Provisioning is fast, often around 10 minutes. Sync time depends on node type, storage speed, region, and upstream L1 quality. Full RPC usually becomes usable sooner than archive because archive workloads require far more data. We also plan deployment around sync time, so you know what “ready” means for your use case. If you share your region and target node type, we can recommend the fastest path to production.
Yes, and that is a common path. Many teams start with full RPC to serve product traffic, then move to archive when they need deep history, compliance reporting, long-range analytics, or older state calls. We plan storage and headroom early, so the upgrade does not become a rebuild under pressure. If your roadmap suggests archive later, we size the initial server with that path in mind.
Yes. We offer fully managed and unmanaged services. Managed service covers setup, hardening, monitoring, updates, and incident handling. Unmanaged gives you full control when your team prefers to run everything in-house. Both options include free 24/7 technical support. The difference is who owns day-to-day operations, not whether you get dedicated infrastructure.
Unmanaged plans include full root access and recovery controls like KVM and IPMI. That means you can reboot, reinstall, mount ISO, and recover from misconfigurations without waiting on a platform layer. This is useful for DevOps teams that want complete control over OS hardening, monitoring agents, and upgrade workflows.
We support crypto payments and 20+ payment methods. This helps global teams move fast through procurement and avoid payment friction across regions. If you need invoicing, recurring billing alignment, or custom terms at scale, our team can structure billing that matches your deployment model and environment needs.
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