What are Load Balancing Services?
Load Balancing Services in web3 distribute network traffic and requests across multiple nodes or endpoints to optimize performance, reliability, and availability. These tools manage how incoming RPC calls, API requests, or transaction submissions are routed to backend infrastructure, preventing overload on any single resource. Services in this category include traffic routers, failover systems, and request distribution platforms designed specifically for decentralized networks and blockchain nodes. The primary users are developers and product teams running dapps, infrastructure providers, or node operators who need to ensure consistent uptime and low latency for their applications. Key characteristics include intelligent routing, health checks, automatic failover, and scalability to handle variable loads. Load Balancing Services often intersect with node providers and RPC services but focus on managing traffic flow rather than providing raw access. Developers should consider these tools when building applications that require high availability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization across multiple backend endpoints.