Powering Blockchain Ethos
Open by design. Built on the blockchain technology ethos.
We speak your language because we share your values.
Decentralisation, transparency, and control are principles we’ve built our entire cloud on.
What you build on should share your values
Decentralised
True decentralisation starts at the infrastructure layer. No lock-in. No hidden control. Just raw, sovereign compute you own end to end.
A network that keeps you in control
OVHcloud’s privately-owned backbone delivers 100 Tbps of global network capacity giving your decentralised workloads the speed, stability, and independence they need to perform at scale.
Self-serve, API-first
Spin up, automate, and scale without gatekeepers. We stay out of your stack, that's decentralisation, not lip service.
Global Infrastructure you can trust
40+ datacentres across 20+ locations worldwide — all built, owned, and operated by OVHcloud. No hyperscaler partnerships. No third-party leases. Just full control over where your workloads run and how your data flows.
Secure
Security isn't an add-on, it's the baseline. Always-on DDoS protection, and full-stack control in datacenters we own. Not leased. Not shared.
Certified to global standards.
ISO/IEC 27001 & 27017 & 27018, SOC 1-2-3, HDS, and more. Whether you’re a validator, staking provider operating Blockchain or building a DeFi, or other Web3 use case, your infra is audit-ready by default.
Owned datacentres. Controlled access.
OVHcloud designs, builds, and operates its own global network of datacentres. Physical access is tightly controlled. No third parties, no compromises.
Integrated anti-DDoS.
Your chain, node, or app stays online, even under attack — no extra fees, no activation hoops.
Cost-efficient
Performance shouldn’t come at a premium. Get raw power, predictable pricing, and no ingress or egress fees as a surprise — finally, infrastructure built for your blockchain & Web3 use cases.
A network that keeps your Blockchain nodes synched
Dedicated Servers with up to 10 Gbps public bandwidth included, plus zero cost for ingress and egress traffic on both Dedicated Servers and Public Cloud.
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.
Know what you’ll pay from day one. No data ingress or egress cost, no fine print.
Designed for scale, not for overspending.
Power your workloads with the latest AMD EPYC™ CPUs and NVIDIA® GPUs, delivering high throughput, bandwidth, and IOPS without inflated pricing or forced bundles.
Transparent
You’re building trustless systems. Your infrastructure should be built on the same ethos. OVHcloud makes every layer visible — no hidden logic, no fake metrics.
No vendor lock-in. Ever.
OVHcloud gives you raw, unmanaged bare metal no hypervisor, no proprietary stack, no strings.
Run your node, chain, or layer 2 exactly how you want.
Traceable infrastructure decisions.
We show you where your server lives, how your bandwidth is delivered, and what you’re paying for, line by line. No bundled pricing, no hidden fees, no billing surprises.
We own the hardware, you own the stack.
From the servers to the datacentres, OVHcloud doesn’t lease, we build and run everything ourselves.
No middlemen. No shared tenancy. Full control.
Expertise
Driven by a shared mission to empower your success. Our Blockchain-fluent teams are dedicated to providing real human guidance and infrastructure that aligns with your values.
Blockchain-native expertise
A dedicated global team who understands your business model and can navigate infrastructure optimisation, scalability and more, every step of the way.
Active ecosystem contributors
We are engaging in open-source projects, governance, and industry standards, driving thought leadership not following it.
We keep blockchain running
Our expertise includes delivering guaranteed availability (up to 99.99%) and supporting the rapid, secure deployment of blockchain infrastructure to help you scale and build a strong reputation.
Sustainable
Sustainability isn’t about offsets — it’s about smarter engineering. OVHcloud delivers sustainable, efficient, high-performing infrastructure designed to power the next era of digital trust.
Energy-efficient by design = lower costs for you.
Our water-cooled servers use up to 30% less energy — which means more performance per watt, and less impact on your budget.
ISO 50001-certified energy management. Compliance-ready for ESG-conscious partners.
OVHcloud helps you meet internal sustainability goals and external stakeholder expectations — without sacrificing speed or power.
Clarity on your carbon footprint without the guesswork.
The OVHcloud Carbon Calculator shows you the estimated CO₂ impact of your infrastructure, broken down by project and region — no spreadsheets or third-party tools needed.
Whitepaper
Building Successful Blockchain Infrastructure
In the IT universe, numerous creators are building blockchain ecosystems, spanning both front-end and back-end spaces. A well-planned infrastructure strategy is essential for a viable blockchain offering, as various factors influence its success.
Trusted by millions
OVHcloud is a trusted partner for blockchain innovation, with a global presence that has earned the trust of millions. Our robust infrastructure provides a secure and scalable foundation for blockchain applications, empowering you to succeed in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Here are some key highlights of our global infrastructure:
- 100 Tbps global network capacity
- 43 datacenters implemented across 4 continents
- 44 redundant PoPs worldwide
Markets & Markets
Markets & Markets' evaluation matrix assesses major blockchain infrastructure players based on their product footprint and market share, using criteria such as product offerings, features, and revenue. Vendors are then categorized into four groups - Stars, Emerging Leaders, Pervasive Players, and Participants - based on their performance in these criteria, using a scoring system and comparison scorecard.
Markets and Markets identify OVHcloud as one of the star players that provide robust blockchain infrastructure and customised solutions. They possess innovative offerings and adopt growth strategies to achieve technological consistency in the blockchain space.
Empowering a thriving ecosystem
See who is already ahead
“Cloud computing can become prohibitively expensive when these resource-intensive workloads are involved. Furthermore, it was imperative that we minimised downtime and had access to powerful hardware to meet Solana node requirements. Working with OVHcloud ticked all of those boxes, giving us the flexibility to meet Mizar’s requirements.”
Daniel Yavorovych, CTO at Dysnix.
“OVHcloud’s dedicated servers provided the ideal infrastructure for hosting a Tezos Baker node. Their sustainability initiatives align perfectly with the low-carbon ethos of Tezos, and the performance ensures uninterrupted operations. Together, we’re shaping a greener blockchain future.”
Yannik Heinze, CEO at Softstack
"We required a powerful and reliable platform to host our staking services - and OVHcloud servers delivered in every way. Other providers simply couldn’t match OVHcloud in terms of cost, performance, support or geolocation, and we were delighted to find a partner that shared our sustainability values. We look forward to our continued partnership with OVHcloud as we strive to offer more services to our customers and take Stakely to the next level of growth."
Jose Antonio Hernandez, CEO at Stakely
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FAQs
What type of infrastructure is best for hosting a blockchain project?
The best infrastructure for hosting a blockchain project depends on your specific use case, but most projects benefit from dedicated servers or cloud infrastructure that offers high performance, low latency, and strong network reliability.
For blockchain nodes, validators, sequencers, or RPC endpoints, you need infrastructure that supports:
- Scalability to handle traffic spikes
- High bandwidth with low packet loss
- DDoS protection to mitigate attacks
- Global availability for decentralised deployment
- Transparent pricing with no hidden traffic costs
Many blockchain teams choose bare metal servers to avoid virtualisation overhead and gain full control over their environment, especially when performance and decentralisation are priorities.
How can you easily deploy a blockchain node?
You can deploy a blockchain node easily on OVHcloud Dedicated Servers by using automation scripts or API calls to manage infrastructure without manual steps.
OVHcloud follows an API-first approach, giving blockchain teams the ability to automate node deployment, server provisioning, and network setup at scale. For even more flexibility, OVHcloud offers an official Terraform provider, allowing you to define your infrastructure as code and deploy across multiple datacentres with consistency.
This is particularly useful for blockchain projects running multiple nodes, like validators, RPC endpoints, or sequencers, where automation ensures speed, reliability, and reproducibility.
How do you secure a blockchain infrastructure?
Securing a blockchain infrastructure requires robust network protection, access control, physical security, and compliance with international standards, particularly when hosting critical components like validator nodes, sequencers, or RPC endpoints.
OVHcloud ensures multi-layered security through:
- Included DDoS protection to defend against volumetric and targeted attacks.
- Private networking for secure internal node communication.
- Strong access controls, including API credentials and SSH key authentication.
- ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1 & SOC 2 Type II, and HDS certifications, proving adherence to strict information security and healthcare data hosting standards.
- Physically secure datacentres, with full ownership end-to-end.
- Backups and snapshots for fast recovery in case of failures or corruption.
These built-in protections make OVHcloud a trusted choice for blockchain teams looking to operate securely, meet compliance requirements, and maintain decentralisation, all without hidden costs.
What are the costs associated with blockchain infrastructure?
The costs of blockchain infrastructure vary depending on your architecture, including the number of nodes, type of servers (bare metal vs public cloud), storage, bandwidth, and level of redundancy.
Typical cost factors include:
- Compute (e.g. dedicated servers or VMs)
- Storage (especially for archival nodes or full history chains)
- Bandwidth usage
- Geographic replication
- Security features (e.g. DDoS protection, private networking)
With many providers, these costs can quickly escalate due to hidden fees for ingress/egress traffic, snapshots, or support.
OVHcloud offers transparent, predictable pricing, with:
- No charges for ingress or egress traffic
- Free anti-DDoS protection included by default
- Private networking and global availability without extra cost
- Affordable, high-performance bare metal servers ideal for blockchain workloads
This makes it easier for blockchain teams to scale infrastructure confidently, without surprise bills at the end of the month.
How can blockchain infrastructure scale as your project grows?
As your blockchain project gains users, processes more transactions, or expands across new regions, your infrastructure needs to scale seamlessly, without performance drops or unexpected costs.
With OVHcloud, scaling your blockchain infrastructure is straightforward:
- Global availability across multiple datacentres lets you deploy nodes closer to end users or specific chains.
- Horizontal scaling is possible by spinning up more validator nodes, RPC endpoints, or sequencers on demand.
- Private networking ensures secure communication between nodes as your architecture becomes more complex.
- Automation via APIs or Terraform allows you to replicate infrastructure at scale with minimal manual effort.
- Predictable pricing with no egress fees supports sustainable growth, even during traffic spikes.
Whether you're expanding a validator set, supporting new chains, or building a multi-region setup, OVHcloud offers the flexibility and control needed to grow without compromising performance or decentralisation.
Why is infrastructure transparency important for blockchain?
Transparency is a core value in the blockchain ecosystem and that extends to the infrastructure it runs on.
Transparent infrastructure means:
- Clear knowledge of where your data is hosted, including the country, datacentre, and ownership model.
- No hidden costs or unclear pricing that might affect scalability.
- Open documentation and APIs, so teams can fully control how infrastructure behaves.
- Public sustainability and compliance reporting, helping you meet regulatory and ESG requirements.
- Full ownership and control of the physical hardware avoiding third-party dependencies that compromise security or sovereignty.
OVHcloud is built around infrastructure transparency: we design, own, and operate our servers and datacentres around the world, publish detailed service documentation, and commit to open pricing and sustainable innovation.
For blockchain teams, this means more than just infrastructure, it means alignment with your core ethos.