Google Cloud to Become a Block Validator on the Tezos Network

Google Cloud to Become a Block Validator on the Tezos Network

Google Cloud, the remote services division of the software giant, has announced a partnership with the blockchain company Tezos to become a block validator ("baker") on its network. Google Cloud will also offer Tezos validation services on its platform, allowing for easier deployment for customers worldwide as per the terms of the partnership.

Google Cloud Collaborates With Tezos

Google Cloud announced a partnership with Tezos, a decentralized Web3 company that aims to make it easier for Google customers to build and maintain services on top of the Tezos blockchain. The company will become a validator (also known as a "baker") in the Tezos network, allowing it to be part of and contribute to the operation of the system.

The partnership involves the inclusion of the Tezos blockchain in Google Cloud’s platform, simplifying the task for companies and developers to build and maintain applications. The integration of Tezos is the addition of another new network for Google Cloud customers, besides other blockchain projects such as Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Litecoin, Hedera Hashgraph, and Polygon.

Tezos developers will also apparently benefit from this partnership, as startups incubated by Tezos will receive credits and mentorships from Google.

The Importance of Blockchain

Google Cloud's Web3-focused service is key to fulfilling the needs of a growing customer base wanting to expand the services while allowing them to accelerate development and deployment processes. James Tromans, engineering director for Web3 at Google Cloud, said:

"Developers know the value of great technology, and we see an opportunity to provide differentiated offerings that build on top of the foundation that similarly supports many of the products and services that blockchain developers seek to build."

Tromans also explained that one of the most significant achievements of the partnership is the opportunity for Google Cloud customers to be able to run nodes easily. He believes this allows builders to direct their efforts towards building their products, leaving node management and maintenance tasks to the service. "Running nodes at scale is time-consuming, costly, and ultimately pulls focus away from building the core products," he stated.

Tezos is currently involved in a project to digitize all of the registered vehicle titles in California on the blockchain, as the Department of Motor Vehicles in California revealed in January.

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