Introducing Apillon’s Cloud function service — powered by Acurast
Web3 developers can simplify the workload, save costs and improve performance with a decentralized twist — maximum flexibility and zero compromises.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Apillon’s Cloud function service in close cooperation with Acurast. This decentralized, serverless infrastructure is here to power-charge your backend work, allowing you to focus on critical tasks and never face downtime.
With Apillon’s new service, developers get the best of both worlds: flexibility, security, and streamlined processes in the backend — all aligned with the values that make Web3 unique. The future of Web3 computing is here, and it’s decentralized.
So, Web3 builders, may your heads be in the clouds and your feet on the blockchain!
Current landscape and its challenges
The Web3 world was designed to be decentralized, yet many dapps still rely on traditional, centralized cloud providers (think AWS or Google Cloud) to handle the backend tasks. While these providers offer scalability and efficiency, they hold significant drawbacks: single points of failure, lack of transparency, and the ever-looming risk of downtime or censorship.
On the other hand, many decentralized solutions for backend functions are still in their early stages and lack the robustness of their centralized counterparts. This can result in unpredictable performance, scaling limitations, and potential security gaps.
Until now, fully decentralizing your backend infrastructure often felt like trading one set of issues for another. And this is why Web3 needs fully functional decentralized backend solutions to bridge that gap.
Luckily, Apillon and Acurast have stepped in to solve the equation.
What Apillon brings to the table
Apillon makes deploying cloud functions to Acurast’s processor network seamless and unstoppable. Developers can run any JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js code — a simple script, a cron job or a full backend project. To enhance the developer experience, Apillon equipped the platform with API, SDK, and CLI tools for programmatic deployment and cloud function management.
Each deployment generates a custom HTTPS gateway, enabling job execution via HTTP POST requests — familiar territory for Web2 developers. Developers can also securely add encrypted environment variables, which are protected by the secure chip inside Acurast-powered smartphones. This ensures the tamper-proof execution and cryptographic protection for sensitive data.
With Apillon, developers gain full control over their cloud functions, including live monitoring, success/failure analytics and real-time insights into uptime and latency — all in a decentralized, Web3-first environment.
“Web3 needs more than just blockchain — it demands robust supporting infrastructure. Acurast’s DePIN-based approach fills this gap, and Apillon enables developers to integrate these solutions into their projects seamlessly.” — Nino Kutnjak, CPO at Apillon
The integration of Acurast’s confidential compute capabilities into Apillon’s offering is a major milestone for Web3 projects. By providing unparalleled security and privacy for processing sensitive workloads, this collaboration unlocks new possibilities for innovation while ensuring data integrity and trust — a vital foundation for the next wave of decentralized applications.- Alessandro De Carli, Co-founder at Acurast
Benefits of Apillon’s Cloud Function Service
The question isn’t whether you need cloud functions but how they can enhance your project. They enable developers to run backend code on demand. They are serverless, lightweight, and perfect for processing transactions or interacting with smart contracts.
So, why choose Web3 cloud function service? Here are some of the key advantages:
- Scalability without stress: The service automatically scales based on your dapp’s needs. Whether a handful of transactions or thousands, Apillon adapts seamlessly to fluctuating demand, so you never have to worry about hitting infrastructure limits.
- Cost efficiency: Pay only for what you use. Cloud functions eliminate the need for always-on servers, cutting unnecessary costs. For businesses looking to maximize efficiency, this pay-as-you-go model is a game-changer.
- Seamless integration with Web3 tech: Built for Web3, Apillon’s service supports the dapps you love, enabling you to execute complex tasks like querying off-chain data, interacting with smart contracts, and more.
- Reliability you can trust: With Acurast’s infrastructure, you gain a highly reliable and secure environment for your cloud functions. Even during high-traffic periods, this service ensures smooth performance and maintains the integrity of your operations.
Web3 clouds done right — no chance of rain
Web3 is about true decentralization — where both the front and backend break free from central control. Apillon and Acurast are taking major steps toward making this vision a reality.
Cloud functions offer cost savings and simplicity for many modern applications. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out in Web3 — spend less time managing and invest more time in creating.
It’s time to build dapps that scale effortlessly, one function at a time.
⧓ About Apillon
The Apillon platform serves as a unified gateway to the Web3 services provided by linked Polkadot parachains. Following the multi-chain vision, Apillon powers the transition of developers to Web3, simplifying its adoption in the real economy and expanding its versatility as the ecosystem grows. With Apillon, Web3 services are within reach for every developer, regardless of their background and experience with blockchain technology.
Acurast: your serverless powerhouse
Acurast is a decentralized cloud built on open-source principles. By harnessing mobile phones worldwide, it overcomes the limitations of traditional cloud providers. It was Apillon’s first choice for delivering a solution aligned with Web3’s core values, offering scalability, top-notch security and unmatched efficiency for its Web3 Cloud function service.
Using Acurast’s Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) of phones, providing compute power across the globe by the community, Apillon ensures that your cloud functions run in a fully decentralized environment.
This distributed network of compute through mobile phones provides a robust, secure and confidential infrastructure, and it utilizes the advantages of these phones, including the Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) to ensure your code stays tamper-proof and your secrets stay protected.
Plus, these devices pack serious compute power and use way less energy than their centralized peers — with ample RAM, storage and processing power, Acurast is more than ready to handle your computing needs.
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