Web3 applications require infrastructure that aligns with decentralization principles: independence, censorship resistance, and sovereignty. This is why bare metal hosting from content-neutral providers is becoming the foundation of Web3 infrastructure.
Why Web3 Needs Bare Metal
- Full hardware control eliminates cloud provider dependency
- No risk of account suspension due to provider policy changes
- Direct hardware access for blockchain-optimized configurations
- Crypto payment support for true financial independence
Validator and Node Operations
Running validators and RPC nodes on cloud platforms carries risk. Cloud providers have terminated blockchain operations citing excessive resource usage or policy violations. Bare metal with an abuse-resilient provider eliminates this risk entirely.