Google joins Tezo’s PoS Blockchain as a validator

by Arthur · February 22, 2023

Summary:

The partnership will allow the Tezos Foundation to drive web3 innovation on the Tezos blockchain.
Customers of Google’s Cloud service will get access to tools to build blockchain applications on Tezos using the firm’s scaling technology.
The search engine heavyweights also previously teamed up with Ethereum, Dapper’s Labs Flow blockchain and Solana.

Search engine Google and proof-of-stake blockchain Tezos have joined forces to drive web3 innovation on Tezo’s decentralized network.

The partnership between both entities will see the Tezos Foundation onboard Google Cloud as a validator, according to reports. Through the agreement, business users of Google’s cloud infrastructure will be able to build web3 applications and deploy decentralized solutions on the Tezos blockchain.

These Cloud customers will be able to develop blockchain applications by tapping Tezos nodes. Blockchain nodes act as communication points, allowing users to confirm transactions, track blockchain history, and run the software needed for web3 apps, among other tasks.

At Google Cloud, we provide secure and reliable infrastructure for Web3 founders and developers to innovate and scale their applications. We look forward to bringing the reliability and scalability of Google Cloud to power Web3 applications on Tezos.

– James Tromans, director of engineering for web3 at Google Cloud

The tech juggernaut recently blended its Cloud service with digital currency payments in a partnership with crypto exchange Coinbase. Coinbase will allow Cloud users to settle their payments using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and eight other virtual currencies.

Google Apes on Ethereum and Solana infrastructure

The search engine powerhouse has previous interactions with web3 networks. Earlier, the tech giant announced a node hosting service for the Ethereum ecosystem.

Shortly before that, the company unveiled node services for Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, a blockchain gaming sidechain that runs on top of Ethereum. The technology company also joined the Solana network and launched a node engine for the blockchain in November.

Indeed, the partnership with the Tezos Foundation and other past collaborations reinforce the crossover narrative between massive web2 companies and nascent web3 ventures. Other mainstream entities such as MasterCard, Visa and Reddit have also dipped their toes into the growing blockchain ecosystem.