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Acala RPC & Dedicated Node Infrastructure

OnFinality provides managed dedicated node infrastructure for the Acala network, enabling developers and teams to run production-grade Acala nodes with full control, monitoring, and scalability. Whether you are building DeFi applications, operating a collator, or need reliable archive access, OnFinality simplifies node operations so you can focus on your dApp.

What is Acala?

Acala is a decentralized finance (DeFi) hub built on Polkadot, offering a suite of financial primitives including a decentralized stablecoin (aUSD), liquid staking (LDOT), and a native DEX. It combines Ethereum-compatible smart contracts (EVM+) with Substrate’s flexibility, enabling cross-chain liquidity via Polkadot’s XCM. Acala serves as the liquidity layer for the Polkadot ecosystem, powering lending, trading, and yield strategies.

Why Use a Dedicated Acala Node?

Public RPC endpoints are convenient for testing but often lack the reliability, rate limits, and performance required for production workloads. A dedicated Acala node gives you:

• Dedicated resources: No noisy neighbors, consistent performance.
• Full archive access: Query historical state without restrictions.
• Custom RPC methods: Enable trace, debug, or custom endpoints.
• Monitoring & alerts: Track node health, sync status, and resource usage.
• Global deployment: Choose regions close to your users.

Acala RPC Endpoint Considerations

When connecting to Acala, you need a reliable RPC endpoint. OnFinality’s dedicated nodes provide both HTTP and WebSocket endpoints, supporting Substrate JSON-RPC and EVM-compatible methods. Key facts:

• Network: Mainnet (Polkadot parachain)
• Protocol: Substrate JSON-RPC
• Transports: HTTP and WebSocket
• Advanced features: Archive and trace support available
• Common use cases: Production dApps, wallets, DeFi protocols, analytics, bots

How OnFinality Helps

OnFinality manages the underlying node infrastructure so you don’t have to. Our platform handles provisioning, updates, backups, and scaling. You get:

• One-click deployment: Launch an Acala dedicated node in minutes.
• Integrated analytics: Monitor requests, errors, and latency.
• Secure access: API keys and IP whitelisting.
• Expert support: Our team helps with node configuration and troubleshooting.

Get Started

1. Sign up for an OnFinality account.
2. Select Acala from the supported networks.
3. Deploy a dedicated node or create an API endpoint.
4. Test with chain_getBlock.
5. Move your production traffic with confidence.

Acala’s DeFi ecosystem demands reliable infrastructure. OnFinality delivers the performance and control you need to build and scale.