In March 2025, Cherry Servers sponsored dedicated Solana RPC nodes for participants in the ERPC Startup Program
This article describes the Startup Program terms announced in March 2025. For current availability, contact support in the ERPC Web Dashboard.
ELSOUL LABO B.V. (Headquarters: Amsterdam, The Netherlands; CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki) provides the Enhanced Solana 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.
What Is the ERPC Startup Program?
“ERPC” (Enhanced Solana 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.
How Cherry Servers’ Sponsorship Strengthens the Program
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
Under the terms announced in March 2025, approved projects received these resources at no charge for three months. Dedicated RPC access was included for three weeks.
- 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
Applications were assessed against the following criteria. Exceptions required justification.
- 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
- Account verification
- (Bonus) Affiliation with a recognized accelerator or VC program
- (Bonus) Company email domain matching the company’s website domain
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.
Get Started with Hourly Billing
Use hourly billing in the ERPC Web Dashboard to evaluate the service on your own server without a monthly commitment. The dashboard shows current plans and the connection details for your service.
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/ - Enhanced Solana 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/ - ERPC Web Dashboard
