RPC Edge: Faster, Leaner, and Smarter

At thirdweb, innovation is in our DNA. We’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at how our team is continuously pushing the boundaries to deliver an unparalleled user experience. Today, we're diving into some key upgrades that have transformed our RPC server.

🍞 Embracing the Bun Runtime

We’ve made a bold move by switching our RPC server to the Bun runtime. This isn’t just a technological upgrade—it’s a leap toward efficiency. With this change, we’ve managed to slash memory usage by 30%. What does that mean for you? More network requests are handled seamlessly, ensuring a smoother and more responsive experience without the need for extra hardware.

⚡ Turbocharged with Short-term Caching

Performance matters, and every millisecond counts. By introducing short-term caching into our architecture, we’ve dramatically reduced latency. Our metrics tell the story:

• P90 latency is down by 50%.
• P95 latency has improved by a whopping 300%.

These numbers translate into faster response times and a more robust service, even during peak usage periods.

🔍 Deep-Dive Monitoring with Enhanced APM

Understanding every nuance of our system is key to delivering excellence. We’ve integrated fine-grained our Performance Monitoring that drills down into every RPC call. This means we now track method-level usage and latency, giving us a crystal-clear view of performance across the board. With this insight, we’re empowered to act swiftly, optimizing our service before issues can arise.