
Lava Network
Lava connects apps to a decentralized network of RPC Providers for fast, reliable & private access.

What is Lava Network?
Lava optimally routes RPC relays through a decentralized network of top providers, which are rewarded according to their quality of service. This results in lower costs for developers, faster response times, enhanced reliability and greater privacy for user queries. Lava coordinates nodes and apps to create the open standard for blockchain access, already supporting 28+ chains and helped by a community of open-source contributors.
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Developer resources from Alchemy
The 9 best Solana RPC providers in 2026: a decision guide
Compare the 9 best Solana RPC providers in 2026 for mission-critical apps, including dated latency by region, archival depth, multi-chain reach, gRPC pricing, free tiers, and a checklist to pick the right endpoint.

Photon on Alchemy: compressed Solana data, standard RPC
Photon / ZK Compression read methods now run on Alchemy’s standard Solana RPC URL—one endpoint, production-scale latency, and a migration that is a URL change from other Photon-compatible providers.

How World delivers global-scale onchain performance
What it takes to scale onchain experiences for 30M+ users across 150+ countries.
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