TechFlow reports that ConsenSys plans to launch a decentralized version of Infura by the end of this year, aiming to enhance the reliability and censorship resistance of Ethereum access. Currently, Infura serves as the critical entry point for most DApps to obtain real-time on-chain Ethereum data, but because it is controlled by ConsenSys, it poses a single point of failure risk. The decentralized version will consist of multiple independent data providers, thereby improving accessibility reliability and decentralization.
This change will reduce DApps' reliance on a single data provider located within one jurisdiction, strengthening censorship resistance. ConsenSys intends to build a decentralized marketplace composed of multiple data providers who can play roles similar to Infura but are distributed across different regions. Infura itself will become one provider within this network.
Simon Morris, Head of Strategy at ConsenSys, said both crypto-native companies and major Web2 cloud providers have expressed interest in joining the network, though discussions with Google Cloud or AWS have not been confirmed. The ultimate goal is to build a regulatory-resistant architecture akin to TCP/IP, enabling the paradigm shift toward Web3.
The decentralized version of Infura is crucial for ensuring the stability of the Ethereum ecosystem, as a single court order could otherwise force its shutdown—potentially significantly impacting Web3 wallets like MetaMask that rely on Infura for data access. This new version could be governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) or foundation.
