# Raiku

Blockdaemon supports Raiku as a validator launch partner, operating high-performance nodes to secure its novel block-building architecture on Solana.

## What is Raiku?

**High-Performance Infrastructure for Digital Markets**  
Raiku is a high-speed protocol built on Solana that delivers guaranteed inclusion, low-latency performance, and reliable transaction execution. Designed for developers and institutions, Raiku reengineers blockchain infrastructure to make global digital markets more precise, predictable, and resilient—solving the root causes of missed transactions and failed trades.

### Blockdaemon Offerings:
- Staking
- White label validators
- Blockdaemon validator
- Staking In-App
- Staking API
- Kinetiq X Hyperion Validator
- Restaking
- Operator
- Nodes & Network Access
- RPC API
- Rest API
- Dedicated nodes
- DeFi API
- RPC
- Wallet
- Institutional Vault
- Builder vault

### White Label Validators
Blockdaemon supports Raiku’s novel block-building architecture, delivering deterministic execution and guaranteed block inclusion on Solana. By staking with Blockdaemon Validators, institutions benefit from institutional-grade infrastructure, predictable rewards, and proven reliability across network conditions.

### Dedicated Nodes
Blockdaemon provides Dedicated Raiku Nodes with institutional-grade security, monitoring, and uptime. Institutions gain full control over validator operations while leveraging Blockdaemon’s proven expertise in managing high-performance blockchain.

## API Value Proposition
Blockdaemon offers institutional-grade Ethereum infrastructure, on-chain data through APIs, and staking services. Whether you are a developer needing end-to-end managed nodes to access the Execution Layer (Eth1) or a financial institution wanting to receive maximum rewards on your assets with validator nodes on the Consensus Layer (Eth2), we have you covered. Need on-chain data through APIs? Harness the power of Ubiquity, our Universal API.

## API Suite Pricing FAQ

### How can I get started?
You can get started immediately with a free API key by creating an account on the Blockdaemon app. Log into [Blockdaemon app](https://app.blockdaemon.com/) to access our range of API products and purchase the plan that best suits your needs.

### Which tier is right for me?
- **Free:** Ideal for testing. Get started with a free key to trial our products across all protocols before you sign up for a paid plan.
- **Starter:** Ideal for blockchain enthusiasts, this plan offers up to 65 million compute units per month, supporting up to 100 requests per second with 8/5 support.
- **Growth:** Designed for scaling teams, boosts your capacity to 365 million compute units monthly with 24/7 weekday support.
- **Enterprise:** For institutions demanding the highest level of service, it provides custom usage and pricing, extending over 400 million compute units and dedicated support.

### What protocols do you support?
For detailed information on the protocols we support, please refer to our [documentation](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/reference/rest-api-overview).

### Get started with Raiku
Contact us to learn more about our Raiku offerings and how we can help you today.

- Unparalleled Security & Compliance
- Seamless Integration & Scalability
- Dedicated Customer Support