Quicknode

May 20, 2025 — 3 min read

In the world of real-time blockchain applications, milliseconds matter. Whether you're building trading bots, DeFi analytics platforms, or Solana-native dApps, having instant access to the freshest data isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. That’s why Quicknode offers multiple ways to stream Solana data over gRPC, purpose-built for different use cases, performance needs, and team sizes.

From a low-friction add-on to a premium-grade dedicated node, our gRPC solutions ensure you can access Solana data with unmatched speed, reliability, and scale. Let’s break down what’s available.

Yellowstone Geyser gRPC Add-On: Instant Start, Unmatched Simplicity

For developers who want to get up and running fast, the Yellowstone Geyser gRPC Plugin is available directly from the Quicknode Marketplace.

This add-on is ideal for:

• Solo builders and small teams

• Individual high-frequency traders

• Wallet and indexer apps requiring real-time data

What you get:

• Unmetered access starting at $499/month

• Up to 25 real-time gRPC feeds

• 1-click activation with your existing Quicknode Solana endpoint

• Global availability across a multi-region fleet of gRPC nodes

This add-on gives you streamlined access to account updates, token movements, and program events, without needing to manage infrastructure.

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Hybrid Dedicated gRPC Node: Serious Power for Serious Builders

For teams where latency, reliability, and privacy are mission-critical, Quicknode offers the Hybrid Dedicated gRPC Node, the most performant Solana data solution.

This is not just another node. It's your own reserved gRPC endpoint complete with built-in failover, premium support, and high-throughput capacity, tuned for the most demanding real-time workloads.

Ideal for:

• High-frequency trading platforms

• Advanced DeFi dashboards

• Latency-sensitive MEV bots and arbitrage engines

What you get:

• Unmetered gRPC access within the reserved capacity

• Automatic failover to shared pool ensures always-on availability

• Includes Build Plan (80M RPC credits, Streams, Functions, and more)

• SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliant infrastructure

Flat monthly pricing means no surprise bills—just rock-solid performance and predictable costs.

Why gRPC for Solana?

gRPC gives developers access to streamed, binary-encoded Solana data with ultra-low latency—perfect for apps that need to subscribe to events and react in real time. Compared to polling traditional REST endpoints, gRPC is faster, more efficient, and built for scale.

Quicknode’s gRPC products are powered by Shredstream leader nodes, giving users a direct feed from Solana’s internal state as it evolves—no delay, no guesswork.

Which gRPC Option Is Right for You?

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Whether you're experimenting with a Solana trading bot or running a billion-dollar DeFi platform, Quicknode has a gRPC solution to meet your scale. Our infrastructure is trusted by the fastest teams in Web3—because we know that performance is the product.