Use cases

Who is the Blockfrost platform for?

Icebreaker fleet mode

For SPOs and node operators

Join a curated network of infrastructure providers monetizing their Cardano nodes through Blockfrost’s decentralized API layer. Perfect for:

• SPOs leveraging existing relay node infrastructure
• Node operators with reliable 24/7 operations
• Early adopters interested in shaping the decentralized data layer
• Organizations with variable resource utilization patterns

How it works

• Join the Blockfrost cluster as part of our staged rollout also known as the Icebreakers
• Serve API requests through your existing node infrastructure
• Earn rewards based on your contribution to network capacity
• Scale your participation based on your resource availability

Benefits

• Create new revenue streams from existing infrastructure
• Leverage proven architecture that serves millions of requests
• Participate in building a decentralized data access layer
• Professional monitoring and seamless updates

Solitary mode

For developers and enterprises

Deploy your own independent Blockfrost platform instance with complete control over your infrastructure. Ideal for:

• DApp developers needing a local development environment
• Financial institutions with regulatory compliance requirements
• Organizations managing sensitive data
• Teams with specific infrastructure requirements

How it works

• Deploy anywhere - from local laptops to enterprise data centers
• Maintain full control over your endpoint and data flow
• Operate independently from the Blockfrost platform network

Benefits

• Full control over your infrastructure and data
• Seamless development-to-production workflow
• Simplified compliance for regulated entities
• Enterprise-grade scalability and reliability
• Zero middleware development with production-ready API integration

More about the Icebreakers program

Find out more about our Blockfrost Icebreakers program.

Getting started

See the Getting started section to learn about the prerequisites to prepare for installation.