Nodely Expands Infrastructure with Voi Support, Light Indexer, and Enterprise Tiers
A Major Expansion in Developer Infrastructure
Nodely, the globally distributed node and indexer service for Algorand’s AVM-compatible networks, has undergone a significant expansion of its infrastructure and service offerings. The update introduces support for new networks, self-hosted indexing tools, and premium service tiers designed to meet the needs of enterprise developers and high-throughput applications. The changes reflect a strategic push to provide more flexible, scalable, and resilient access to Algorand’s layer-1 data.
New Network Support: Voi Mainnet and Exclusion Zones
The most immediate change for developers is the addition of Voi mainnet endpoints. Voi is an AVM-compatible network that operates independently of Algorand’s mainnet but shares the same underlying architecture, including Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus and sub-4-second finality. Nodely now provides full Algod and Indexer API access for Voi via https://mainnet-api.voi.nodely.dev and https://mainnet-idx.voi.nodely.dev.
For Algorand mainnet users, Nodely has also introduced specialized endpoints that exclude servers located in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. These "exclusion" endpoints (xna-mainnet-api.4160.nodely.dev) are designed to address regional compliance requirements or latency-sensitive applications that benefit from reduced geographic exposure. The endpoints maintain the same 99.95% service-level objective (SLO) as the standard free tier but route traffic exclusively through non-North American data centers.
Commercial Endpoints and Cloudflare Integration
Nodely’s commercial offerings have also expanded. The service now provides dedicated endpoints (*.4160.nodely.io) for paid subscribers, featuring Cloudflare’s Argo boost technology across 21 geographic regions. Argo boost reduces latency by dynamically routing traffic through Cloudflare’s private backbone, bypassing congested public internet paths. This enhancement is particularly valuable for applications requiring low-latency access to Algorand’s ledger, such as high-frequency trading platforms or real-time analytics tools.
The commercial endpoints are complemented by a robust disaster recovery infrastructure. Backup Algod and Indexer APIs are available via algonode.network domains, which use DNS failover across 12 regions to ensure continuity during CDN outages. This multi-layered redundancy is critical for applications that cannot tolerate downtime, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols or enterprise supply chain solutions.
Light Indexer: Self-Hosted Indexing in Under 20 Minutes
One of the most significant additions to Nodely’s ecosystem is the Light Indexer, an open-source tool that allows developers to host their own Algorand indexer API in under 20 minutes. The Light Indexer is 100% compatible with Algorand’s upstream Indexer API but is optimized for speed and resource efficiency. It requires less than 25GB of SSD storage, making it accessible to developers with limited hardware resources.
The Light Indexer is built on a custom PostgreSQL-compatible schema that includes additional indexes and table partitioning for faster queries. It also features an NFT metadata inverted index, updated in real-time with data from IPFS, which enables rapid searches of Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs). This is particularly useful for NFT marketplaces or applications that rely on metadata-rich assets, such as digital identity solutions or tokenized real-world assets.
For developers who want to go fully independent, the Light Indexer can be paired with a follower node, which streams blocks and deltas from Nodely’s instant follower service. This setup eliminates the need to sync the entire Algorand ledger from scratch, reducing the time to deployment from days to minutes. The Light Indexer is available on Nodely’s GitHub organization, where it is maintained alongside 15+ other open-source repositories supporting the Algorand ecosystem.
Premium Service Tiers: Business and Enterprise
Nodely has introduced two new premium service tiers to address the needs of professional and enterprise developers. The Business tier is priced at $256 per month (annual subscription only) and includes a 100% SLA with a 4-hour response time. Subscribers receive fee abstraction, allowing transaction fees to be billed in USD rather than ALGO, and 1 million transactions included annually. The tier also includes access to a validator node service, which is essential for applications that require participation in Algorand’s consensus mechanism, such as staking pools or governance platforms.
The Enterprise tier is designed for large-scale applications and is priced at $1,024 per month per region. It includes dedicated infrastructure in North America, EMEA, APAC, or LATAM, with support for vanity or custom domains. Enterprise subscribers receive 180-day log analytics, unlimited egress, and 2 hours of R&D support per month. The tier also provides exclusive access to Nodely’s fastlane relay network, which offers prioritized transaction propagation for time-sensitive applications.
| Tier | Price | Key Features | Target Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 ALGO/forever | 60 req/s per browser, 6M reqs/month, 99.95% SLO, IPFS Gateway | Hobbyists, early-stage projects |
| Unlimited | $256/month | 6000 req/s per key, 500 req/s per IP, 99.99% SLO, unlimited queries | Production DApps, mid-scale projects |
| Business | $256/month* | 100% SLA, 4hr response, 1M TX included, validator node service, fee abstraction | High-throughput applications, enterprises |
| Enterprise | $1,024/region/month | Dedicated infra, vanity domains, 180-day log analytics, fastlane relay access, 99.95% SLA | Large-scale enterprises, DeFi protocols |
*Annual subscription only
IPFS Gateway Enhancements
Nodely’s IPFS Gateway has also received significant upgrades. The gateway now uses a real-time block streaming pipeline to fetch all IPFS CIDs referenced in new Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs). This includes recursive parsing of ARC3 metadata, which standardizes how NFTs and other digital assets are represented on Algorand. The gateway precaches JSON files, audio, video, and images, ensuring that applications can access asset metadata without latency.
The IPFS Gateway is particularly valuable for NFT marketplaces, digital identity platforms, and applications that rely on rich media assets. It supports up to 100 requests per second per IP address for Algorand-related content and includes bandwidth limits that count toward the daily free API tier quota. The gateway does not provide IPFS pinning services, which means developers must ensure their content is pinned elsewhere for long-term persistence.
Reliability and Support
Nodely’s infrastructure is designed to provide high availability and low latency. The service currently handles over 115 million API requests daily across 75+ indexers and 20+ geographic locations. All primary endpoints use Cloudflare’s CDN with preflight acceleration across 200+ locations, ensuring consistent performance regardless of the user’s location.
Support is available 24/7 via Telegram or Discord, with free support extended to non-commercial projects. Commercial projects pay only once they are satisfied with the service, ensuring alignment between Nodely’s incentives and its customers’ success. The service also provides setup tuning for teams that want to self-host, applying its experience in running APIs at scale to optimize custom configurations.
Ecosystem Context
As of July 12, 2026, Algorand’s mainnet maintains 2,740 full-time nodes, with Nodely’s status page confirming all services are operational. The last update was recorded at 10:14am UTC, reflecting the service’s commitment to transparency and reliability. This infrastructure is critical as the Algorand ecosystem continues to grow, ensuring developers can focus on building applications rather than maintaining backend services.
Source
- Nodely
- Nodely Pricing
- Light Indexer Documentation
- IPFS Gateway Documentation
- Nodely Endpoints Documentation
- Backup endpoints | Nodely
- Reti Pools Dashboard | Nodely
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