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AWS's Perspective on Web3
- AWS sees Web3 as going beyond just cryptocurrency, focusing on the foundational principles of decentralization.
- Web3 applications leverage decentralized technologies like blockchain, virtual machines, and decentralized storage.
- The most common Web3 use cases are digital assets, including the digital representation of real-world assets and natively digital assets like cryptocurrencies.
- Web3 applications leverage the exchangeability and programmability of digital assets to facilitate new product development and reimagine existing paradigms like payments.
Challenges in Building Web3 Applications
- Building Web3 applications involves making complex decisions upfront, such as choosing between public or permissioned protocols, custodial or non-custodial wallets, and more.
- These decisions can significantly impact how customers interact with the final product.
- AWS aims to help customers navigate these challenges by providing guidance and best practices based on their experience working with many Web3 customers.
AWS's Foundational Pillars for Web3
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Managed Services:
- EC2 instances with Nitro system for secure node hosting and Nitro Enclaves for secure data processing.
- DynamoDB for high-performance applications.
- Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) for public blockchain access and AMB Query for blockchain data accessibility.
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Do-It-Yourself Web3 Solutions:
- AWS Node Runners for simplified blockchain node deployment.
- AWS Public Blockchain Data for free access to blockchain data sets.
- AWS Nitro Enclaves Blockchain Wallet for secure wallet blueprints.
- Graph Blockchain Indexer for detailed smart contract data querying.
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Partner-based Web3 Solutions:
- AWS Marketplace and Partner Network offer a variety of Web3 solutions built by AWS partners.
- Examples include wallet providers, oracle services, and exchange platforms.
Web3 Use Case Demonstrations
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Tokenization:
- Key components: Tokenization engine, data and analytics, custody solution, and oracle services.
- Leverages EC2, Nitro Enclaves, KMS, and partner solutions.
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Cryptocurrency Exchange:
- Key requirements: Ultra-low latency, scalability, high availability, and fairness.
- Leverages AWS services like Amazon Cluster Placement Groups, MSK, and EC2 optimizations.
Crypto.com's Journey on AWS
- Crypto.com launched their exchange platform in 2019, focusing on spot trading.
- In 2021, they launched a new derivatives exchange with event-sourcing design and scalable architecture.
- In 2022, they merged their spot and derivatives exchanges into a unified platform, supporting multiple assets and advanced trading strategies.
- Key challenges addressed: Stability, scalability, and latency.
- Leveraged AWS services like Private Link, Cluster Placement Groups, and OS-level optimizations to achieve exceptional performance and stability.
Emerging Trends in Web3
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Blockchain Technologies:
- Proliferation of high-throughput chains, rollup-as-a-service, and increased need for interoperability solutions.
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi):
- Emphasis on improved user experience, interoperability, and new yield generation opportunities.
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Convergence of Web3 and AI:
- Natural language processing to query blockchain data, predictive analytics for trading, and AI agents in DeFi.
Resources
- AWS Node Runners
- AWS Public Blockchain Data
- AWS Nitro Enclaves Blockchain Wallet
- Graph Blockchain Indexer
- Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB)
- AWS Blogs and Workshops