Google’s cloud computing arm has added another string to its Web3 bow, with a new partnership to see it become a network validator on the Tezos blockchain.
On February 22, the Tezos Foundation, a Swiss non-profit foundation that supports the Tezos blockchain announced that it has partnered with Google Cloud that will allow business cloud computing customers to deploy Tezos nodes and build Web3 applications on the blockchain.
Tezos is a blockchain-based smart contract platform used to power decentralized applications, similar to Ethereum, Cardano and others. Companies using Tezos include gaming giant Ubisoft and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Great news! @googlecloud is now the official Tezos baker, giving Google Cloud customers access to Tezos’ #blockchain technology. Looking forward to seeing how this partnership unfolds for the Tezos community https://t.co/uRs1xR0TnA
— Tezos (@tezos) February 22, 2023
This partnership will also enable companies and developers to host and deploy RPC (Remote Procedure Call) nodes for Web3 applications using the Tezos blockchain and Google Cloud infrastructure.
The Tezos Foundation will provide new and existing Google Cloud customers with access to the company’s baking program. Through the program, Tezos will offer Google Cloud customers interested in building Web3 applications, easy deployment of nodes and indexes on the Tezos protocol.
The partnership is also set to provide selected Tezos incubator startups with Google Cloud credits and mentorship through the Google Cloud Program for Startups.
“At Google Cloud, we provide a secure and reliable infrastructure for Web3 founders and developers to innovate and scale their applications,” said James Tromans, Director of Engineering, Web3 on Google Cloud.
Meanwhile, Tezos Foundation Chief Commercial Officer, Mason Edwards, said the partnership is a step towards achieving institutional adoption and mass market opportunities for Web3 technology.
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In January 2022, Google Cloud created a dedicated team for digital assets, with the aim of facilitating the growth and progress of the blockchain ecosystem. The team’s main goal is to help Google Cloud clients generate, exchange, maintain value, and introduce novel products on a blockchain-powered platform.
In October 2022, the Near Foundation opened a new collaboration between Near Protocol and Google Cloud. The partnership is set to offer infrastructure support for Web3 Near’s startup platform, Pagoda.