The Good Tech Companies - Blast API Shutdown: The Best Alternatives for Developers

Episode Date: October 29, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/blast-api-shutdown-the-best-alternatives-for-developers. Blast API ends operations in Oct 2025. Explore the best developer alternatives like NOWNodes and Alchemy for secure, scalable RPC migration. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #blast-api-shutdown, #web3-rpc-providers, #nownodes, #alchemy-api, #web3-migration-guide, #decentralized-apps, #blockchain-developer-tools, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @nownodes. Learn more about this writer by checking @nownodes's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Blast API is shutting down in October 2025 following Alchemy’s acquisition. Developers must migrate fast to keep their dApps running. NOWNodes offers multi-chain scalability with no RPS limits, while Alchemy provides deep Ethereum integration. Pick based on your ecosystem focus and scaling needs.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Blast API shutdown, the best alternatives for developers, by now nodes. The Web 3 world has just experienced a shake-up. According to Beware Labs' official announcement, Blast API, their flagship RPC provider, will stop operations by the end of October 2025. Alchemy is acquiring the platform, and all Blast API services will be discontinued shortly after, 1. For many developers, this isn't just a minor inconvenience. Blast was a go-to tool for Web3 builders. Thousands of projects now face the crucial decision. Where to go next? Let's unpack what

the Blast API shutdown means and explore the best alternatives to the Blast API for those looking to migrate quickly and safely. Why Blast API's shutdown matters. Blast API wasn't just another service. It tackled one of Web3's biggest headaches, delivering speed, reliability, and true decentralization all at once. By using nodes spread out across the globe and managed by different third parties, Blast kept things running smoothly and avoided the outages developers dread. When a major provider like this disappears, it influences the entire Web 3 ecosystem. RPC endpoints are the backbone of decentralized apps, DAPs, enabling apps to interact with blockchains. If your provider goes dark, transactions fail, dashboards stop updating, and users lose trust.

We've seen similar scenarios before, remember when Infiora briefly went down and parts of Ethereum Defy froze? That's why migrations like this one need to be handled carefully. What developers should do now? Although Alchemy is the suggested migration path, too, moving without assessing your project's unique requirements can create limitations in scalability, costs, and overall flexibility down the line. Before making a choice, evaluate these critical factors. Multi-chain needs, Is your project Ethereum only, or do you plan to work across multiple blockchains? Scalability. Can your app handle traffic spikes? RPS limits may become a bottleneck. Budget approach. Do you need predictable, flat pricing or a flexible, usage-based model?

Support level. What type of technical support is essential, and how fast must it be available? Objective comparison. Finding your technical fit. The table below contrasts two primary alternatives, highlighting their core philosophies to help you make an informed choice. Now Nodes versus Alchemy Comparison. Category Now Nodes Alchemy Network Coverage supports 115 plus blockchains, including top blockchains such as Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. Also providing unique blockchains such as Monaro, E-Cash, and More, 3. Supports major networks like Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Solana, and Starknet.

focused mainly on the Ethereum ecosystem, two. Node-type shared, dedicated, and archive nodes available. Dedicated nodes can be deployed within one to two days, three. Super node, shared, optimized, and archive access. Dedicated nodes only for enterprise clients via custom contracts, too. Reliability, SLA uptime approximately 99, 95% global infrastructure, auto failover, exchange grade redundancy. On top, blockchain uptime is 100%.

3. Uptime approximately 99. 9%. Enterprise-grade super node architecture, optimized data routing, 2. Customer support 24-7 support via Telegram, Discord, Slack, live chat, and email. 3 minutes 4th answer directly from the tech team, 3. Ticket-based and Discord support. Dedicated account managers for enterprise plans, 2. RPS limits, requests per second, No RPS limits on paid plans, pro and above.

Only the free tier has a approximately 15 RPS limit, 3. RPS limits applied to all tiers. Approximately equals 25 RPS on free, 300 RPS on pay as you go, growth. Higher only for enterprise by request, two. Pricing, cost efficiency, October 2025, free. Zero euros, 100K rec, Mo, pro. 20 euros 1 m rec mo business 200 euros 30 m rec mo dedicated from 400 euros unlimited three free tier zero dollars up to 30 m compute units pay as you go zero dollars 45 over one m cuss growth

$49 plus mo two overall cost advantage typically cheaper and simpler for multi-chain workloads up to approximately 100 M requests per month. Three, usually more expensive for equivalent usage and less advanced features are required. Two, the core trade-off, your choice hinges on a fundamental preference, deep specialization within the Ethereum ecosystem, 1, versus broad flexibility and predictable scaling across many chains. Exploring your options now nodes, the multi-chain workhorse IF your project spans multiple blockchains or needs high, unrestricted request volumes, nodes is built for you. Paid plans have no RPS limits and flat rate pricing, so you won't get hit with unexpected bottlenecks. It's reliable, predictable, and scales as your app grows.

3. Alchemy, Ethereum-focused P-O-W-E-R-H-O-H-O-E-F-O-R-T-O-R-T-I-N-G, mostly embedded in Ethereum and its layer-2 solutions. Alchemy O-F-F-F-E-R-S-E-E-E-R-T-I-N-G, and grade support. Perfect if your stack lives and B-R-E-A-T-H-E-H-E-H-E-E-U-M, 2. Your migration game-plane a careful approach keeps downtime low and avoids technical headaches. Audit. Look at your current BLAST API usage. What blockchains matter, P-E-A-K-T-R-A-F-F-I-C, and essential features. Test. Try free tiers first. Measure latency, reliability, and how easy it is to integrate in a staging environment. implement. Update configs and environment variables step-by-step, don't rush.

Monitor. Track performance and error rates for at least 48 hours AFT-E-R-S-W-I-T-H-I-N-G. For those moving to NOW-N-O-D-E-S, migration is straightforward, and the BLAST-30-P-R-O-M-O-C gives you a discount for a limited time. Start migration with now nodes, H-T-TPS-C-C-L-NO-Nodes. I.0.00c26F. Center. No follow conclusion. The Blast API shutdown underscores that resilient infrastructure requires careful planning. Use this opportunity to evaluate your needs thoroughly, and remember, diversifying your RPC providers with redundancy plans ensures your DAP remains robust through any ecosystem changes. Sources. 1. Beware Labs official blast API announcement, I.O. 2. Alchemy main page, https.p.s. colon slash www. W.W. Alchemy.com. 3. Now nodes official site. Https.com slash slash now nodes.

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