EthCC[9]
The Unexpected
The Hidden Costs of Running Ethereum on VMs
Talk
Wednesday, April 1st 2026
12:50 - 13:10
Redford Stage
Description
Most Ethereum teams upgraded from consumer hardware to cloud VMs, but VMs introduce hidden costs in performance, pricing, and reliability. This talk breaks down what Ethereum workloads need and how teams can build a stronger foundation.