ERPC Adds 'Scheduled Cancellation' to Hourly Billing Plan — Pre-set Usage Time for Automatic Release, Making Spot Usage and Testing More Secure

ELSOUL LABO B.V. (Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands, CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki) and Validators DAO, which operate ERPC, today announced the addition of a 'Scheduled Cancellation' feature to the hourly billing plan of the ERPC platform.

Scheduled Cancellation is a stop reservation (automatic stop scheduling) function that allows users to specify in advance 'how many hours later to cancel' for Solana-specific resources launched with hourly billing. At the specified time, the resource is automatically released at the next billing cycle. For spot usage where the desired usage time is somewhat known, or for short-term testing such as test runs and benchmarks, users can secure the necessary time and have it automatically terminate without waiting for manual resource release.

Until now, the hourly billing plan has been used by many customers as a contract type that allows them to 'easily try from 1 hour', but managing the timing to end usage required manual operation. With this Scheduled Cancellation, if users decide on the usage duration at launch, the resource will be automatically released according to the schedule without needing to return to the dashboard manually. This helps prevent unintended long-term usage due to forgetting to stop, allowing users to securely secure resources on the spot.

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Specify 'How Many Hours Later to Cancel' in Advance — How Scheduled Cancellation Works

Scheduled Cancellation can be set from the management screen for hourly billing resources on the ERPC dashboard. Users can specify 'how many hours later to cancel' within a range of 1 to 720 hours (in 1-hour increments), and can also quickly select from presets of 1h / 2h / 4h / 8h. Since it can be specified up to 720 hours (30 days), it supports everything from a few hours of spot usage to setting an upper limit for verification periods spanning several weeks.

Once set, the scheduled stop time is displayed on the screen, and an estimate of credit consumption can be confirmed before finalization. Furthermore, it also shows whether the current credit balance can cover the schedule, allowing users to proceed with the setting without worrying about unexpected balance shortages disrupting the stop schedule.

Hourly billing is charged on an hourly basis. Scheduled Cancellation stops the resource at the next billing cycle after the specified time. Operations for immediate cancellation are available as before, and this addition provides the option to 'pre-set the stop time'. Users can choose to set the end time at launch or stop immediately as needed, depending on their operations.

Spot Usage — Secure Only the Necessary Hours According to Market Conditions

There is a demand from users for spot usage. This refers to scenarios where users want to prepare high-speed VPS or endpoints on the spot according to market conditions. Market conditions change from moment to moment, and there are many things that cannot be known until the time comes. Rather than committing to a long-term contract in advance, there is a need to launch the necessary resources in the required amount at the moment they are needed.

Hourly billing is effective for such purposes, but until now, users had to manage the timing to end usage themselves. With Scheduled Cancellation, users can pre-specify the expected usage time for resources launched on the spot. For example, securing a high-speed endpoint or dedicated VPS for a few hours according to a specific market phase, and having it automatically released after that time, can be completed with a single setting at launch.

If the situation lasts longer than expected, the stop schedule can be extended at any time. Conversely, if things finish early, it can be canceled on the spot. Users are not bound by the initially set time and can freely adjust the secured time later according to the situation.

ERPC's Solana-specific infrastructure provides design-level speed from the moment it is launched. Even resources launched on the spot are not subject to performance degradation. Quickly secure resources when needed, and automatically release them when the necessary time has passed. Agile resource operations aligned with market movements can be achieved through the combination of hourly billing and Scheduled Cancellation.

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Freedom from 'Manual Release After 2 Hours' — Eliminating the Stress of Cancellation Timing

Until now, the hourly billing plan has involved a critical situation regarding cancellation timing. For example, if a user wants to use it for only 2 hours, they need to return to the dashboard after 2 hours to release the resource, which has been an operational burden for users who assume short-term usage. Constantly worrying about 'having to stop soon' while using the resource can also interfere with the work they want to focus on.

When the desired usage time is somewhat fixed, it is beneficial to have resources released automatically. With Scheduled Cancellation, users only need to specify the usage duration at launch, and there is nothing else to do. At the specified time, the resource is automatically released at the next billing cycle.

This makes it harder for unintended long-term usage due to forgetting to stop, and reduces charges for unnecessary waiting time. Users are freed from the need to 'watch over' the resource to ensure it is stopped after use, allowing them to concentrate on their work with peace of mind. Whether for spot usage or testing, being able to pre-set the end time significantly lightens the hourly billing experience.

Managing Test Run and Benchmark Charges Close to Execution Time

Scheduled Cancellation is also effective for test runs and benchmarks. By managing charges close to the time the test is actually executed, it becomes easier to use resources for testing when ready, while preventing charges from continuing for unused resources during the development period.

During development, the flow of writing code, configuring the setup, and finally running the test continues. If resources are left running, charges accrue even during idle time when no testing is being done. With Scheduled Cancellation, users can launch resources just before running the test, specify the expected test time as the stop schedule, and the resources will be automatically released around the time the test finishes. This brings charges closer to the 'actual running time'.

Stop Schedule and Credit Consumption Visible Before and After Setting

Scheduled Cancellation is designed to allow users to confirm 'when it will stop' and 'how much it will cost' before finalizing the setting. The scheduled stop time is displayed as a date and time, so users can clearly understand when their secured resources will be released at the setting stage.

Additionally, an estimate of the expected credit consumption up to that time is also displayed. Based on the hourly rate and the specified usage time, users can get an idea of the required credits before finalization, preventing surprises from unexpected consumption.