Dutch Blockchain Firm Breaks Speed Records with Solana's Fastest Data Line

2026-06-21 data

Amsterdam, Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Amsterdam-based ELSOUL LABO has launched Burst, the fastest Solana Geyser gRPC line, processing transactions up to 500ms quicker than competitors. This innovation, backed by five years of Dutch government R&D grants, marks a major leap in blockchain infrastructure. Burst’s 99.8% first-arrival win rate and zero-copy technology redefine real-time data delivery, positioning Amsterdam as a global blockchain hub.

The Burst Innovation: Redefining Solana’s Data Pipeline

ELSOUL LABO B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has achieved a significant milestone in blockchain infrastructure with the launch of Burst, the fastest Solana Geyser gRPC line currently available. This innovation leverages Solana’s v4 architecture, incorporating eXpress Data Path (XDP) and zero-copy AF_XDP technology to deliver transaction data with unprecedented speed. Burst endpoints in Amsterdam and New York now match the performance previously exclusive to Frankfurt, offering a 99.80% first-arrival win rate against existing gRPC endpoints and reducing latency by approximately 400-500 milliseconds compared to Standard and Premium endpoints in the same regions [1][2][3].

Technical Breakthrough: How Burst Works

Burst’s performance stems from its ‘Powered by Raw Shreds’ architecture, which bypasses traditional validator Geyser plugin latency by delivering shreds directly from the leader to subscribers. The implementation of XDP fast path and zero-copy AF_XDP in Solana v4 (Agave 4.x) eliminates kernel-to-user-space data copies and reduces context switches, enabling validators to process up to 150,000 packets per second [4][5]. Benchmark tests using the open-source ‘slv check geyserbench’ tool demonstrate significant improvements: p50 latency reduced by 63ms, p95 by 490ms, and p99 by 530ms in the New York region [6]. These optimizations are particularly critical for time-sensitive applications such as high-frequency trading and real-time analytics, where millisecond differences can translate to substantial financial impacts [GPT].

Dutch Government Backing: Five Years of R&D Support

ELSOUL LABO’s innovation is underpinned by five consecutive years of support from the Dutch government’s WBSO (Wet Bevordering Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk) program, which has provided R&D grants since 2022 [7][8]. The WBSO initiative reduces wage tax and social security contributions for innovative companies, enabling ELSOUL LABO to focus on developing Solana RPC infrastructure, validator operations, real-time data delivery systems, and AI-assisted operational tools [9]. This sustained government support has positioned the Netherlands as a leader in blockchain innovation, with Amsterdam emerging as a key hub for Solana development alongside Frankfurt and New York [10].

Accessibility and Economic Impact

Burst is accessible through ERPC’s platform, offering flexible pricing models including a 1-day free trial, hourly billing at €398 per month, and payment via cryptocurrencies (SOL, USDC, EURC) [11][12]. The service includes up to 50 concurrent stream connections, one IP whitelist, and no filter limits, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise applications [13]. ERPC’s dashboard supports 16 languages and provides comprehensive tools for plan selection, API key management, and performance monitoring [14]. The expansion of Burst to Amsterdam and New York—regions with high demand during European and North American trading hours—reflects ERPC’s commitment to providing low-latency infrastructure where it is most needed [15].

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