ETH Staking Infrastructure: Why Wholly Owned Infrastructure Matters
In this article, we discuss the benefits of bare metal data centers for Ethereum staking, and what institutions should look for when choosing a top-tier staking provider.
Authored by Marketing Manager Elise M.
If you’re interested in staking Ethereum as an institution or enterprise-level business, you’ve likely come across the term “bare metal infrastructure.” What does it mean, and why is it significant for ETH staking?
In contrast to cloud-based services with multiple users sharing a single server, wholly owned infrastructure refers to a physical server dedicated to a single tenant and not shared with any other users. With ETH staking, bare metal infrastructure is important because it offers several key advantages when it comes to what matters most for staking: reliability, security, and control.
Advantages
Reliability
A wholly owned server is not subject to the same resource contention issues that can arise with cloud-based solutions. When you stake ETH, you want to be confident that your server will be up and running 24/7, without interruption or downtime. By choosing a provider that owns their infrastructure, you can ensure that your server is dedicated solely to your needs and won’t be affected by other users’ activities.
At Foundry, we not only offer a 100% power uptime guarantee — we own our infrastructure and don’t have to rely on 3rd-party cloud providers to run ETH validators.
Gold Standard for Security
When you stake ETH, it’s paramount that you select a provider that prioritizes security and is one you can trust. Foundry enforces rigorous cage/rack standards and provides best-in-class security. We only use Tier 5 Data Centers to protect your data and assets from external threats.
Customization and Control
With a wholly owned server, you have full control over the hardware and software configuration — you can optimize your server to meet your needs and ensure it addresses your requirements. Our team of staking experts configures our ETH staking servers and provides 24/7 monitoring of our systems to evaluate software performance around the clock.
Conclusion
If you’re an institution looking to stake ETH, it’s important to choose a provider that prioritizes reliability, security, and uptime. Working with a provider that offers the benefits of wholly owned infrastructure allows you to enjoy greater control, customization, and security-backed staking operations. We recommend you do your research, ask the right questions, and choose a provider that not only meets your needs but helps you scale, all while making proof-of-stake networks more accessible.
Have questions? Our team is here to help. Contact us to learn more about ETH Staking with Foundry.
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