GetBlock has established itself as the leading provider of remote procedure call (RPC) services for Solana in Asia, achieving response times that are up to 62% faster than its competitors. The company’s rapid rise follows the launch of its Singapore cluster in mid-2025, a strategic move that positioned GetBlock to capitalize on the growing demand for blockchain infrastructure in the region. According to data released in February 2026 by CompareNodes, GetBlock boasts an impressive average response time of 147 milliseconds, significantly outpacing rivals whose response times range from 196 milliseconds to 391 milliseconds.
Performance and Market Position
The advantage in performance is particularly noticeable in markets such as the Middle East and South Asia, where GetBlock has achieved sub-140 milliseconds latency in key locations including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Despite a fragmented competitive landscape, with established firms like Blockdaemon and newer players such as dRPC and Validation Cloud vying for market share, GetBlock’s strong technical performance gives it a significant edge.
GetBlock operates data centers in Singapore that run full and archival nodes for over 100 blockchains. This extensive infrastructure allows the company to capture a lucrative share of the Asian Web3 development market. Internal data from December 2025 reveals that Asian customers now make up just over half of GetBlock’s user base, contributing to 68% of the company’s total revenue. Hong Kong stands out, accounting for 11% of new subscriptions, despite its relatively small population. Japan and Singapore follow with 9% and 6% respectively, while other markets, including mainland China, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, collectively generate 45% of all new subscriptions.
Innovative Technologies and Market Strategy
GetBlock distinguishes itself from competitors by prioritizing specialized performance optimizations rather than merely deploying standard node infrastructure. Its Singapore cluster features gRPC-enabled RPC nodes for Solana, BDN-enabled nodes for Binance Smart Chain, and Clio-enabled nodes for XRP Ledger. These configurations are tailored to maximize performance based on each blockchain’s architecture.
In November 2025, GetBlock introduced three proprietary technologies aimed at enhancing trading applications. StreamFirst enables users to observe on-chain updates ahead of others, while LandFirst accelerates transaction processing. Additionally, IndexFirst offers a comprehensive indexed archival data solution that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. These innovations have attracted interest from trading firms and decentralized applications where speed is crucial.
To reinforce its market position during the Lunar New Year, GetBlock is offering a promotional campaign, reducing the monthly cost of its Pro plan by 50% from $499 to $249 until February 17. This package includes 500 requests per second (RPS) throughput, 600 million compute units, and access to archival data across its multi-region infrastructure. Customers who opt for dedicated nodes will receive a complimentary Shared Node Starter plan.
Vasily Rudomanov, CEO of GetBlock, expressed confidence in the company’s recent achievements and the promotional initiative, stating, “The promotional pricing reflects GetBlock’s confidence that once developers experience the performance difference, they will remain on the platform at full price.” This strategy, while common among infrastructure providers, hinges on the reliability of the underlying technology to deliver on its promises.
The future of GetBlock’s technical advantage will depend on how quickly competitors can close the performance gap and whether developers in Asia continue to prioritize latency over other considerations, such as pricing or feature breadth. As the Asian Web3 infrastructure market evolves, GetBlock’s ability to capture significant revenue indicates that this region may play a pivotal role in shaping the competitive dynamics of the entire industry.
